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

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

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

01 May 2024

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

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

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

01 May 2024

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

PICTURES: Your must-see Courier Country images from April

PICTURES: Your must-see Courier Country images from April

01 May 2024

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

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

30 April 2024

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

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council plans for Academy Street in Inverness

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council plans for Academy Street in Inverness

30 April 2024

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

Drew Hendry: Rwanda Act does not represent our values

Drew Hendry: Rwanda Act does not represent our values

30 April 2024

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

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

29 April 2024

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

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

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

28 April 2024

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

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

28 April 2024

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


Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

28 April 2024

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Assumption that science has done away with religion is completely erroneous

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Assumption that science has done away with religion is completely erroneous

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Assumption that science has done away with religion is completely erroneous

28 April 2024

Who was important to Albert Einstein’s success? Our columnist finds out.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £200k charity fundraising milestone

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £200k charity fundraising milestone

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £200k charity fundraising milestone

27 April 2024

It is one of, if not the, most successful Strictly Inverness (at least in terms of fundraising) ever.


NHS HIGHLAND: A little can add a lot of health benefits

NHS HIGHLAND: A little can add a lot of health benefits

NHS HIGHLAND: A little can add a lot of health benefits

27 April 2024

Increased activity levels, even by a little, can have major benefits for management of diabetes and other health conditions.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Challenge could force rethink on flawed Inverness city centre plan

COLIN CAMPBELL: Challenge could force rethink on flawed Inverness city centre plan

COLIN CAMPBELL: Challenge could force rethink on flawed Inverness city centre plan

25 April 2024

Our council has failed to convince many folk that it's possible to change a main city centre route without serious repercussions, says our columnist.


NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

24 April 2024

I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.


WILL CLARK: Buckie promotion would strengthen Highland League’s reputation

WILL CLARK: Buckie promotion would strengthen Highland League’s reputation

WILL CLARK: Buckie promotion would strengthen Highland League’s reputation

23 April 2024

Lowland League teams have had the better of play-offs.


YOUR VIEWS: Impact of Highland tourism centre closures and making our roads safer

YOUR VIEWS: Impact of Highland tourism centre closures and making our roads safer

YOUR VIEWS: Impact of Highland tourism centre closures and making our roads safer

23 April 2024

Readers respond to issues raised by two Inverness Courier columnists


Fergus Ewing: environmental laws must make sense for Highland households

Fergus Ewing: environmental laws must make sense for Highland households

Fergus Ewing: environmental laws must make sense for Highland households

23 April 2024

Last week in Holyrood, the Scottish Government bowed to the inevitable. Climate change targets for 2030, always unachievable, have now been scrapped.


Jamie Halcro Johnston: Wood stove ban will ‘exacerbate cases of fuel poverty’

Jamie Halcro Johnston: Wood stove ban will ‘exacerbate cases of fuel poverty’

Jamie Halcro Johnston: Wood stove ban will ‘exacerbate cases of fuel poverty’

22 April 2024

He says ‘ministers like the Greens’ Patrick Harvie completely overlook the practical need of many in rural areas.’


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

22 April 2024

John Davidson explores a quieter route in the hills above Dores, where a new hydro development looks set to impact on the area in the next few years


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