Give me perspective

Our ex-politician columnist on this year’s top political page-turners.

Scott Watson, the governor of HMP Inverness, has 29 years of experience with the Scottish Prison Service.

John Carson was instrumental in the building of the Skye Bridge

Highland couple were not prepared to take ‘no’ for an answer from authorities

Four Highland chambers of commerce have united to voice strong opposition to the proposed introduction of a regional “tourist tax” scheme.

Exactly 10 years after same-sex marriage became legal, the first couple in the Highlands to get a civil partnership reflects on the progress made.

They remain seven points behind league leaders Brechin City.

Think about how we can look after ourselves as well as those around us, family, friends and neighbours, says our columnist.

Tony Dingwall believes Brora Rangers are thriving on the hunger shown by their latest signings.

Community and business representatives are reeling from Orbex’s shock decision to halt work on the spaceport it was developing in north Sutherland.

The news that Sutherland Spaceport is to be mothballed is a significant blow to the business community in north Sutherland and Caithness.

Jamie Stone MP calls for the establishment of banking hubs in light of the impending closures of Bank of Scotland branches in Golspie and Wick.

Mystery surrounds the scattering of thousands of plastic rose petals by Loch Vaa

October saw four Highland suicides over just eight days — proving that Cromarty-based charity James Support Group is needed now more than ever.

A Thurso Highland councillor has spoken of his frustration at being repeatedly rebuffed in his bid to discover information about two care facilities.

There is a longing for God’s loveliness, and an awakening which the longing brings with it, says our Christian Viewpoint columnist.

How to manage kids’ expectations and find affordable ways to have fun as the festive season draws nearer.

A pilot has described the moment his plane’s engine cut out before a crash that almost took his life.

Funding has been secured for a heritage project devoted to fisher lassies such as those who helped make Wick the herring capital of Europe.

One of them was told to attend a meeting for an interview with council investigators ‘under caution’.