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‘Council just does what it wants’: 20mph limits made permanent; plus look to the past for city buildings’ future?

‘Council just does what it wants’: 20mph limits made permanent; plus look to the past for city buildings’ future?

‘Council just does what it wants’: 20mph limits made permanent; plus look to the past for city buildings’ future?

03 June 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the issues that matter to them.


Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

02 June 2025

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved


‘Fundamentally wrong’: Highland Council ‘ignores’ public opinion on 20mph zones; plus pavement parking fines and talking about death

‘Fundamentally wrong’: Highland Council ‘ignores’ public opinion on 20mph zones; plus pavement parking fines and talking about death

‘Fundamentally wrong’: Highland Council ‘ignores’ public opinion on 20mph zones; plus pavement parking fines and talking about death

01 June 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the stories making the headlines.


A ‘born rebel’ detecting the Spirit of God in unexpected places

A ‘born rebel’ detecting the Spirit of God in unexpected places

A ‘born rebel’ detecting the Spirit of God in unexpected places

01 June 2025

John Dempster meets a woman not afraid to speak out for the causes she believes in and those she wants to help.


Door slammed shut on unisex toilets no one wants

Door slammed shut on unisex toilets no one wants

Door slammed shut on unisex toilets no one wants

29 May 2025

Highland Council now finds the toilet door has been slammed on its enthusiasm for providing "unisex" facilities.


Joke shop legend immortalised at city market

Joke shop legend immortalised at city market

Joke shop legend immortalised at city market

27 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Tributes to an Inverness legend given her own permanent memorial.


Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

26 May 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks closer to home as well as out in the wilds for ways to boost mental health by getting out and about


‘Grab opportunity of renewables’; and Raigmore Interchange upgrade

‘Grab opportunity of renewables’; and Raigmore Interchange upgrade

‘Grab opportunity of renewables’; and Raigmore Interchange upgrade

25 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers speak out on what matters to them.


Bringing death into the open can lead to more positive outcomes

Bringing death into the open can lead to more positive outcomes

Bringing death into the open can lead to more positive outcomes

24 May 2025

Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America said that nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.


Schoolkids getting far too much time to roam the streets

Schoolkids getting far too much time to roam the streets

Schoolkids getting far too much time to roam the streets

22 May 2025

Older schoolchildren are on "study leave" in which they can choose to go into school now and again if they wish, or stay away for the duration.


Council’s plan for potholes; roadworks woes and mobile phone use in schools

Council’s plan for potholes; roadworks woes and mobile phone use in schools

Council’s plan for potholes; roadworks woes and mobile phone use in schools

20 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on the stories that have been making the headlines.


‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

19 May 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson rides with guidebook author and round-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz on the Ryvoan Bothy circuit from his latest book


‘Victim’ or ‘Dunc the dud’: Inverness Caley Thistle fans respond to criticism; plus Highland green jobs boost; fake speed bumps; and 142mph motorcyclist

‘Victim’ or ‘Dunc the dud’: Inverness Caley Thistle fans respond to criticism; plus Highland green jobs boost; fake speed bumps; and 142mph motorcyclist

‘Victim’ or ‘Dunc the dud’: Inverness Caley Thistle fans respond to criticism; plus Highland green jobs boost; fake speed bumps; and 142mph motorcyclist

18 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Responding to the stories that have been making the headlines


Hope remains in Ukraine, thanks to Christian faith

Hope remains in Ukraine, thanks to Christian faith

Hope remains in Ukraine, thanks to Christian faith

18 May 2025

A local solicitor and his son accompanied an Inverness-based charity which supports Ukrainians both in Scotland and in their homeland.


Community has the power to support good mental wellbeing

Community has the power to support good mental wellbeing

Community has the power to support good mental wellbeing

17 May 2025

As we navigate modern life, the role of community in fostering a supportive environment for mental health has become increasingly evident.


Reform should not be underestimated - even in the Highlands

Reform should not be underestimated - even in the Highlands

Reform should not be underestimated - even in the Highlands

16 May 2025

Farage has spent months courting traditional Labour voters and argued earlier this year that he was “on the side of working people”. But is he?


Christie - ‘Time will come we need to move on if players aren’t ready to sign’

Christie - ‘Time will come we need to move on if players aren’t ready to sign’

Christie - ‘Time will come we need to move on if players aren’t ready to sign’

16 May 2025

A number of players have yet to confirm if they will stay at the club.


Surge in bloated council salaries is an absolute scandal

Surge in bloated council salaries is an absolute scandal

Surge in bloated council salaries is an absolute scandal

15 May 2025

Almost 600 council employees are earning more than £60,000 a year. That's an income in these hard times that very many people can only dream of.


Highland cycling project proves that bikes – and their riders – come in all shapes and sizes

Highland cycling project proves that bikes – and their riders – come in all shapes and sizes

Highland cycling project proves that bikes – and their riders – come in all shapes and sizes

14 May 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Rachel Smart joins the team from Inclusive Cycling to try out some of the specially adapted cycles that are helping people get active


‘Objectors have had enough’: fighting back against ‘Big Energy’ in the Highlands

‘Objectors have had enough’: fighting back against ‘Big Energy’ in the Highlands

‘Objectors have had enough’: fighting back against ‘Big Energy’ in the Highlands

13 May 2025

A reader on the battle against the proliferation of energy schemes in the Highlands.


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