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Nicky Marr: Opportunity is there for those with vision

Nicky Marr: Opportunity is there for those with vision

Nicky Marr: Opportunity is there for those with vision

27 March 2022

This past week it hasn’t felt like being in the Highlands at all.


BILL McALLISTER: Street's handsome buildings have fascinating tale to tell

BILL McALLISTER: Street's handsome buildings have fascinating tale to tell

BILL McALLISTER: Street's handsome buildings have fascinating tale to tell

26 March 2022

This year marks the 120th anniversary of the completion of Queensgate – and the 460th anniversary of the Royal visit, and grisly hanging.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycle ride around Inverness highlights shortfalls of network as well as best new bits

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycle ride around Inverness highlights shortfalls of network as well as best new bits

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycle ride around Inverness highlights shortfalls of network as well as best new bits

25 March 2022

With the Raigmore active travel link recently opened, John Davidson takes a cycle ride around Inverness to see how the city links up for cyclists


Opinion: Most surprising element of Highland skills shortage is the lack of locals keen to take on the roles

Opinion: Most surprising element of Highland skills shortage is the lack of locals keen to take on the roles

Opinion: Most surprising element of Highland skills shortage is the lack of locals keen to take on the roles

24 March 2022

Opinion: Optimism about the future of Highland tourism is tempered by continuing skill shortage concerns


Nicky Marr: Celebrating the unsung heroes in our communities at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes Awards

Nicky Marr: Celebrating the unsung heroes in our communities at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes Awards

Nicky Marr: Celebrating the unsung heroes in our communities at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes Awards

20 March 2022

“I’m going to need someone with superhuman strength to help me get into my outfit.”


DIANE KNOX: Maybe I’m getting too soft but it really does get cold in the Sunshine State

DIANE KNOX: Maybe I’m getting too soft but it really does get cold in the Sunshine State

DIANE KNOX: Maybe I’m getting too soft but it really does get cold in the Sunshine State

20 March 2022

In my last column, I wrote about great weeks – and last week certainly was one of those.


Inside Holyrood: The news from Ukraine is 'heart-breaking'

Inside Holyrood: The news from Ukraine is 'heart-breaking'

Inside Holyrood: The news from Ukraine is 'heart-breaking'

19 March 2022

But MSP Rhoda Grant says she has been moved by the 'kindness of people of the Highlands'


Energy crisis creates big questions for future provision

Energy crisis creates big questions for future provision

Energy crisis creates big questions for future provision

18 March 2022

ENERGY VIEWPOINT: By Andrew Bradshaw, head of energy insight, Fifth Ring


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: In the wake of salmon and sheep on Lochinver loop to Glencanisp

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: In the wake of salmon and sheep on Lochinver loop to Glencanisp

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: In the wake of salmon and sheep on Lochinver loop to Glencanisp

18 March 2022

Views to Suilven and Canisp on this nice circuit from Lochinver, as John Davidson follows the River Inver to Glencanisp Lodge


The village charm of Culcabock in Inverness

The village charm of Culcabock in Inverness

The village charm of Culcabock in Inverness

17 March 2022

Culcabock was once a separate village on the outskirts of Inverness, but it still retains its village-like aspect and appeal.


Answer to energy crisis is not more private profits for fossil fuel firms

Answer to energy crisis is not more private profits for fossil fuel firms

Answer to energy crisis is not more private profits for fossil fuel firms

17 March 2022

ENERGY VIEWPOINT: By Rob Gibson, former Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP


DAVID RICHARDSON: Impact of war in Ukraine is adding to the uncertainty that businesses in the Highlands are faced with

DAVID RICHARDSON: Impact of war in Ukraine is adding to the uncertainty that businesses in the Highlands are faced with

DAVID RICHARDSON: Impact of war in Ukraine is adding to the uncertainty that businesses in the Highlands are faced with

16 March 2022

Opinion: Just as we should be preparing to welcome back our international visitors, David Richardson warns that normality has yet to be restored


ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Insuring your pet is a vital safety net for unexpected costs

ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Insuring your pet is a vital safety net for unexpected costs

ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Insuring your pet is a vital safety net for unexpected costs

16 March 2022

Our lovely “Fern” is now three, and young “Moss”, alias “captain chaos”, is just over one.


FERGUS EWING: Castle revenue will be shared across Highlands

FERGUS EWING: Castle revenue will be shared across Highlands

FERGUS EWING: Castle revenue will be shared across Highlands

15 March 2022

In the glorious sunshine, we gathered at Inverness Castle to tell the reporters and TV journalists the good news.


Inside Holyrood: Slow recruitment could hinder operations at the National Treatment Centre

Inside Holyrood: Slow recruitment could hinder operations at the National Treatment Centre

Inside Holyrood: Slow recruitment could hinder operations at the National Treatment Centre

14 March 2022

MSP Edward Mountain says some people have been 'told that they could be waiting up to six years for treatment'


CHARLES BANNERMAN: Time for ‘much more effective’ local government

CHARLES BANNERMAN: Time for ‘much more effective’ local government

CHARLES BANNERMAN: Time for ‘much more effective’ local government

14 March 2022

Nearing the launch of the 2022 Scottish local government elections, Charles Bannerman weighs in.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: Changes to care for poor people

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Changes to care for poor people

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Changes to care for poor people

13 March 2022

Our current Archives for Beginners classes are now drawing to a close but here we continue our insight into records examined during the course.


Nicky Marr: Scammers are increasingly trying their luck

Nicky Marr: Scammers are increasingly trying their luck

Nicky Marr: Scammers are increasingly trying their luck

13 March 2022

Can you just stop it now, please? Stop with the scamming texts, the phishing emails, identity thefts and the phone calls? It’s getting boring.


An Invernessian in America: "You'll never hear me complaining about my job."

An Invernessian in America: "You'll never hear me complaining about my job."

An Invernessian in America: "You'll never hear me complaining about my job."

13 March 2022

Our woman in America talks golf for her latest column.


JOHN DEMPSTER: Strong faith in God helps Ukrainians

JOHN DEMPSTER: Strong faith in God helps Ukrainians

JOHN DEMPSTER: Strong faith in God helps Ukrainians

13 March 2022

Strong faith in God helps keep Ukrainians strong says Inverness churchman.


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