Columnist

YOUR VIEWS: Greens out of the Scottish Government, Home Bargains plans for Inverness and Highland Council’s £2 billion investment aim

Readers respond on a number of different issues and stories from recent days.

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Inverness minister says ‘coincidences’ mysteriously occur when he’s praying for something

‘Under the radar’ Duncan MacPherson moves among the people of Hilton reflecting God’s compassionate love, says our columnist.

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: It’s showtime!

The annual charity dance contest gets under way on Wednesday, with the final being held next Saturday.

NHS HIGHLAND: Pressures on the natural environment damage systems that protect our wellbeing

Getting closer to nature can improve both our physical and our mental health, says our columnist.

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Surely it’s time for a rethink of Inverness’s Academy Street revamp plans?

Surely together we can iron out the problems, because one thing remains certain - Academy Street needs to be improved, says our columnist.

POLITICAL MATTERS: Could resetting the dial benefit the Highlands?

The last few years in Holyrood has seen a fixation on the peripheral at the cost of the substantial, says our columnist.

COLIN CAMPBELL: Yellow and blue support for families too far from home

Very often the Ness Bridge is lit up in the yellow and blue colours of Ukraine. This is not just a token gesture, says our columnist.

Inverness opticians celebrates 25 years providing healthcare services on the High Street

A local opticians has celebrated 25 years providing vital healthcare services on Inverness High Street.

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.

PICTURES: Your must-see Courier Country images from April

Beautiful photos of Highland scenery take centre stage as we share March's round-up of Courier Country images.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Escaping the A9 for high hill above Ralia pitstop

Exploring a hidden route up a fine hill is a wonderful way to break up any journey south

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council plans for Academy Street in Inverness

Readers respond after an independent report casts doubt on the benefits of restricting traffic access to Academy Street.

Drew Hendry: Rwanda Act does not represent our values

Last week the ‘Safety of Rwanda Act’ was passed at Westminster. This bill might pass some people by because it may not “feel” like it affects them.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: 10 years of the Etape Loch Ness as thousands enjoy cycle event

John Davidson completes another Etape Loch Ness as the 66-mile cycle sportive celebrates a decade of welcoming riders from around the world

MOTORS: Mazda MX-5 allows us to enjoy driving again

The problem with technology which keeps us safe and comfortable, is we can lose touch with what driving is all about, says our columnist.

YOUR VIEWS: Inverness bridge broken again, rental property shortage, tourism centres and Highland flights cuts

Readers have been commenting on a host of local news issues this week.

COLIN CAMPBELL: ‘Pretty prison’ saga that’s turned into an ongoing farce for Inverness

If Porterfield was an old pigsty, the new jail would be an almost unrecognisable escape into the future, says our columnist.

Columnist

YOUR VIEWS: Greens out of the Scottish Government, Home Bargains plans for Inverness and Highland Council’s £2 billion investment aim

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Inverness minister says ‘coincidences’ mysteriously occur when he’s praying for something

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Inverness minister says ‘coincidences’ mysteriously occur when he’s praying for something

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: It’s showtime!

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: It’s showtime!

NHS HIGHLAND: Pressures on the natural environment damage systems that protect our wellbeing

NHS HIGHLAND: Pressures on the natural environment damage systems that protect our wellbeing

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Surely it’s time for a rethink of Inverness’s Academy Street revamp plans?

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Surely it’s time for a rethink of Inverness’s Academy Street revamp plans?

POLITICAL MATTERS: Could resetting the dial benefit the Highlands?

POLITICAL MATTERS: Could resetting the dial benefit the Highlands?

COLIN CAMPBELL: Yellow and blue support for families too far from home

COLIN CAMPBELL: Yellow and blue support for families too far from home

Inverness opticians celebrates 25 years providing healthcare services on the High Street

Inverness opticians celebrates 25 years providing healthcare services on the High Street

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

PICTURES: Your must-see Courier Country images from April

PICTURES: Your must-see Courier Country images from April

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Escaping the A9 for high hill above Ralia pitstop

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Escaping the A9 for high hill above Ralia pitstop

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council plans for Academy Street in Inverness

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council plans for Academy Street in Inverness

Drew Hendry: Rwanda Act does not represent our values

Drew Hendry: Rwanda Act does not represent our values

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: 10 years of the Etape Loch Ness as thousands enjoy cycle event

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: 10 years of the Etape Loch Ness as thousands enjoy cycle event

MOTORS: Mazda MX-5 allows us to enjoy driving again

MOTORS: Mazda MX-5 allows us to enjoy driving again

YOUR VIEWS: Inverness bridge broken again, rental property shortage, tourism centres and Highland flights cuts

YOUR VIEWS: Inverness bridge broken again, rental property shortage, tourism centres and Highland flights cuts

COLIN CAMPBELL: ‘Pretty prison’ saga that’s turned into an ongoing farce for Inverness

COLIN CAMPBELL: ‘Pretty prison’ saga that’s turned into an ongoing farce for Inverness

MOST READ