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Highland Heroes is an award scheme recognising the people in the Highlands who make a real difference to our communities, healthcare, education, safety and wellbeing.

Inverness community stalwart on his MS diagnosis and why the art of conversation is the cure for many of life’s woes

Hero of heroes, David MacRae discusses his Inverness upbringing, MS diagnosis and why he is passionate about helping others.

Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

The shock death of Highland councillor Alasdair Rhind has left friends and colleagues stunned, with MP Jamie Stone among those paying tribute.

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

Some 400 people were at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night for the annual Highland Heroes event.

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

David MacRae was recognised for doing something quietly within his community, without any thought of praise for himself.

WATCH: Emergency services Highland Heroes Kyle RNLI helm reveals exactly what makes role worthwhile

The crew went above and beyond the call of duty after a pensioner got stuck on a remote cliff ledge for over 24 hours.

WATCH: Inverness mother and daughter jointly named Highland Heroes carer of the year

Kelly Macrae and Savannah Kelly took the trophy as joint carers of the year at the Highland Heroes ceremony.

WATCH: Highland Heroes Secondary Pupil winner turned setbacks into superpowers

"I got diagnosed with dyslexia and all the rest – I can't remember them all! – when I was very young it felt like it was the end."

WATCH: Inverness primary schoolboy wins Highland Heroes award after overwhelming his community with kindness

An Inverness schoolboy who made it his mission 'to be nice' won a Highland Heroes award for primary school pupil of the year.

Highland Heroes win for 'Green Hero' striving to make Inverness streets safer for cyclists

Emily Williams said winning the award was a 'lovely surprise'.

WATCH: Highland Heroes secondary teacher says 'it takes a village to raise a child'

Recently moving from Golspie to Invergordon, Catherine Ferguson was "overwhelmed" to be named Highland Heroes' secondary teacher of the year.

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Inverness community stalwart on his MS diagnosis and why the art of conversation is the cure for many of life’s woes

Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

Shock death of Highland councillor a ‘huge loss to us all’

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

WATCH: Community champion of Highland Heroes says helping others 'gives his life purpose'

WATCH: Emergency services Highland Heroes Kyle RNLI helm reveals exactly what makes role worthwhile

WATCH: Emergency services Highland Heroes Kyle RNLI helm reveals exactly what makes role worthwhile

WATCH: Inverness mother and daughter jointly named Highland Heroes carer of the year

WATCH: Inverness mother and daughter jointly named Highland Heroes carer of the year

WATCH: Highland Heroes Secondary Pupil winner turned setbacks into superpowers

WATCH: Highland Heroes Secondary Pupil winner turned setbacks into superpowers

WATCH: Inverness primary schoolboy wins Highland Heroes award after overwhelming his community with kindness

WATCH: Inverness primary schoolboy wins Highland Heroes award after overwhelming his community with kindness

Highland Heroes win for 'Green Hero' striving to make Inverness streets safer for cyclists

Highland Heroes win for 'Green Hero' striving to make Inverness streets safer for cyclists

WATCH: Highland Heroes secondary teacher says 'it takes a village to raise a child'

WATCH: Highland Heroes secondary teacher says 'it takes a village to raise a child'

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