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NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

30 March 2025

Simply having the information about the risks from smoking is just not enough, says our columnist.


‘Prioritise the truly important things’

‘Prioritise the truly important things’

‘Prioritise the truly important things’

30 March 2025

Our columnist sees a passionate zest for life as an author writes about preparing for death.


Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

29 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village


A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

28 March 2025

Police are appealing for information following a collision between a van and a car on the A9 last Sunday (March 23).


Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

17 March 2025

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.


REV JAMES CURRALL: The question my neighbour asked that got me thinking about peace

REV JAMES CURRALL: The question my neighbour asked that got me thinking about peace

REV JAMES CURRALL: The question my neighbour asked that got me thinking about peace

16 March 2025

It is nothing new that powerful people have used empty promises of peace to manipulate others.


North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

13 March 2025

North Coast 500: Ten Years On – David Richardson says that tourism is vital to the north Highlands, and the NC500 has helped sustain the sector


Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

12 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary


Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

11 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary


Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

09 March 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A mountain bike ride from Inverness follows trails to reach Dores via an exciting downhill section before returning via the riverside


Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

08 March 2025

“People just like you and me - save lives every day without even knowing we’re doing it. That’s because we’re blood donors,” says our columnist.


‘Infuriated mob’ opposed plans to remove them from their homes

‘Infuriated mob’ opposed plans to remove them from their homes

‘Infuriated mob’ opposed plans to remove them from their homes

03 March 2025

In 1820, Munro of Novar made moves to remove tenants from his estate in Culrain to make way for a sheep farm. It led to the Culrain Riots.


How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

01 March 2025

NHS Highland’s column looks at Unicef’s life-changing work.


Helping young workers in Caithness and Sutherland get a head start in local industries

Helping young workers in Caithness and Sutherland get a head start in local industries

Helping young workers in Caithness and Sutherland get a head start in local industries

01 March 2025

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, says the Caithness Business Fund has helped 13 apprentices over the last 12 months


Investment in pylon route will be ‘major catalyst’ for north economy

Investment in pylon route will be ‘major catalyst’ for north economy

Investment in pylon route will be ‘major catalyst’ for north economy

01 March 2025

Rebecca Gay of SSEN Transmission outlines the positive impacts the electricity network supplier argues will come from the Spittal-Beauly overhead line


Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

25 February 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Black and blue after taking on the blue route on the Kelpies Trails, John Davidson looks back at a great family fun day on the bikes


Is council set to impose inflation-busting tax rise on Highland households?

Is council set to impose inflation-busting tax rise on Highland households?

Is council set to impose inflation-busting tax rise on Highland households?

22 February 2025

There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth across the Highlands next month, when the Highland Council sets the council tax increase from April.


New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

17 February 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson picks up a coffee before heading out onto the trails to enjoy the classic circuit of Loch Morlich in Glenmore


‘God’s love for us is a love of inexpressible intensity’

‘God’s love for us is a love of inexpressible intensity’

‘God’s love for us is a love of inexpressible intensity’

16 February 2025

Valentine’s faith - his name means ‘strong’ or ‘powerful’ - did not fail, says our Christian Viewpoint columnist John Dempster.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

12 February 2025

John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing


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