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‘It’s nice to know that there are parts of Chris that are out there and still alive’

13 June 2025
‘It’s nice to know that there are parts of Chris that are out there and still alive’

‘It’s nice to know that there are parts of Chris that are out there and still alive’

13 June 2025

Talking about organ donation today can ease unimaginable decisions tomorrow.


‘I’m living my bonus years to the full’ - offshore worker told he had lungs of a 90-year-old

06 June 2025
‘I’m living my bonus years to the full’ - offshore worker told he had lungs of a 90-year-old

‘I’m living my bonus years to the full’ - offshore worker told he had lungs of a 90-year-old

06 June 2025

He began to come to terms with dying hundreds of miles away from family and friends after traveling to Newcastle for transplant op.


Time for us ALL to talk about organ donation

30 May 2025
Time for us ALL to talk about organ donation

Time for us ALL to talk about organ donation

30 May 2025

Only 60% of families currently give consent.


MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

14 November 2024
MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

14 November 2024

Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?


NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

15 May 2024
NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

15 May 2024

I never set out to be a writer but 22 years ago I landed myself a wee side-line; a column with The Inverness Courier.


NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

08 May 2024
NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

08 May 2024

Moving onto new pastures


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

01 May 2024
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.


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

24 April 2024
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.


NICKY MARR: Academic achievement isn’t the be-all and end-all

10 April 2024
NICKY MARR: Academic achievement isn’t the be-all and end-all

NICKY MARR: Academic achievement isn’t the be-all and end-all

10 April 2024

Comparing secondaries in different parts of the country purely on the Higher results of their cleverest kids tells us nothing new, says our columnist.


NICKY MARR: New Scottish hate crime law is well-intentioned but flawed

03 April 2024
NICKY MARR: New Scottish hate crime law is well-intentioned but flawed

NICKY MARR: New Scottish hate crime law is well-intentioned but flawed

03 April 2024

We understand the real and lasting impact that harsh and cruel words can have but it hasn’t done much to make us any kinder, says our columnist.


NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

27 March 2024
NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

27 March 2024

Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.


NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

20 March 2024
NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

20 March 2024

If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.


NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

13 March 2024
NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

13 March 2024

“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”


NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

06 March 2024
NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

06 March 2024

What a legacy Ron has left.


NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

28 February 2024
NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

28 February 2024

Can we press pause on more National Parks? Just till we’re back on track with the vital stuff?


NICKY MARR: Selling up – for the right reasons

21 February 2024
NICKY MARR: Selling up – for the right reasons

NICKY MARR: Selling up – for the right reasons

21 February 2024

The housing crisis here – as in other parts of Scotland – is well documented.


NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

14 February 2024
NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

14 February 2024

Comparing the opportunities that a tiny 28-pupil school can provide with what can be offered in a city school, isn’t comparing like with like.


NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

31 January 2024
NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

31 January 2024

What is really important, is to keep abreast of the issues that I can do something about.


NICKY MARR: Our words can have impact we may never know

24 January 2024
NICKY MARR: Our words can have impact we may never know

NICKY MARR: Our words can have impact we may never know

24 January 2024

Think about the impact we, and our words and actions, each have on the lives of those around us.


NICKY MARR: Surely I'm not the only one struggling with phone addiction

17 January 2024
NICKY MARR: Surely I'm not the only one struggling with phone addiction

NICKY MARR: Surely I'm not the only one struggling with phone addiction

17 January 2024

I can’t seem to help myself. I am addicted to my phone.


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