Inspire me

More than a dozen accolades were handed out after a public vote.

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

More than 3000 of you have now done your bit to boost blood supplies across Highland and Moray since we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign.

They are top of the league!

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

Almost 5000 runners took part in the race.

A Thurso baker impressed judges with his traditional shortbread at a culinary competition’s grand final held in Inverness last weekend.

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

A former doctor was among those giving blood at a community donation session last week.

Visionary project looks to tackle depopulation, stimulate the local economy and plug gaps in NC500 provision.

Highland businesses are famous across the world for their renowned hospitality and this is your chance to help showcase the very best.

If you want to give blood that’s great - but did you know that there are different kinds of donation you can make?

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

Students from internationally-acclaimed art school, Bridge House Art, will be hosting a final exhibition of their artwork from their course

A Black Isle teenager has been presented with a special hoodie by strongman brothers, Tom and Luke Stoltman, for her work as a volunteer.

It wasn’t until his dad contracted leukemia that Neil Urquhart began donating blood regularly.

For Julie Price, working life was once all about cuffing criminals. These days the ex-cop spends her time making arresting works of art.

“If I had the chance to speak to the people who gave up half an hour of their time to help me, I’d love to thank them for saving my life.”

High Life Highland is keen to offer more opportunities for children who need extra support to take part in games and sports.

It’s the only Highland contender on a ten-strong Scottish shortlist for what have been dubbed ‘the BAFTAs of the book trade’