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CHARLES BANNERMAN: Let’s hope ferries fiasco isn’t sign of things to come

CHARLES BANNERMAN: Let’s hope ferries fiasco isn’t sign of things to come

CHARLES BANNERMAN: Let’s hope ferries fiasco isn’t sign of things to come

11 April 2022

The very word Clydebuilt used to be a globally renowned maritime quality assurance mark.


HEALTH MATTERS: Rising Covid cases puts pressure on several services

HEALTH MATTERS: Rising Covid cases puts pressure on several services

HEALTH MATTERS: Rising Covid cases puts pressure on several services

11 April 2022

The rising Covid-19 cases continues to put pressure on our health and social care services across Highland.


Nicky Marr: It’s by no means over

Nicky Marr: It’s by no means over

Nicky Marr: It’s by no means over

10 April 2022

We’re just back from a week spent south of the border, and it was an eye-opener.


JOHN DEMPSTER: Hope and love persist in dark times

JOHN DEMPSTER: Hope and love persist in dark times

JOHN DEMPSTER: Hope and love persist in dark times

10 April 2022

“God, there’s nothing I can do. I’ve no answers,” prayed Bruce Crowe. And it seemed that God responded: “Now I can work if you’ll let me.”


Looking back at the role of toll houses as first in Inverness celebrates 195th anniversary

Looking back at the role of toll houses as first in Inverness celebrates 195th anniversary

Looking back at the role of toll houses as first in Inverness celebrates 195th anniversary

09 April 2022

The Highland Roads and Bridges Act transferred responsibility for toll houses and roads to the new county councils.


Active Outdoors: Taking the plunge again in beautiful surroundings of Applecross

Active Outdoors: Taking the plunge again in beautiful surroundings of Applecross

Active Outdoors: Taking the plunge again in beautiful surroundings of Applecross

08 April 2022

Cold seas and spectacular views make for a memorable trip to Applecross for wild swimming rookie Rachel Smart


Opinion: Inverness Chamber chief says every local business should consider signing up to the Young Person's Guarantee

Opinion: Inverness Chamber chief says every local business should consider signing up to the Young Person's Guarantee

Opinion: Inverness Chamber chief says every local business should consider signing up to the Young Person's Guarantee

06 April 2022

Inverness Chamber of Commerce chief executive welcomes the return of its in-person networking lunch


VET TALK: Adonis rises to challenge of alarming asthma attack which offers a lesson to animal lovers

VET TALK: Adonis rises to challenge of alarming asthma attack which offers a lesson to animal lovers

VET TALK: Adonis rises to challenge of alarming asthma attack which offers a lesson to animal lovers

04 April 2022

Adonis was a magnificent four-year-old Seal Point Siamese cat.


Nicky Marr: Heroes all and some need our help now

Nicky Marr: Heroes all and some need our help now

Nicky Marr: Heroes all and some need our help now

03 April 2022

The much-loved Highland Heroes Awards finally returned to Inverness last week.


JOHN DEMPSTER: The gospel offers young people a sense of identity

JOHN DEMPSTER: The gospel offers young people a sense of identity

JOHN DEMPSTER: The gospel offers young people a sense of identity

03 April 2022

Church was formal, austere, hardly relevant to life. That was Cate’s impression after her childhood attendance at a Catholic Church.


Our Man in Holyrood: We are all doing what we can to help Ukraine

Our Man in Holyrood: We are all doing what we can to help Ukraine

Our Man in Holyrood: We are all doing what we can to help Ukraine

02 April 2022

MSP Fergus Ewing says 'We must all hope for a resolution of this dreadful war'


Fight goes on to restore access at Dalwhinnie level crossing

Fight goes on to restore access at Dalwhinnie level crossing

Fight goes on to restore access at Dalwhinnie level crossing

02 April 2022

Danny Carden of Ramblers Scotland looks at the ongoing dispute over access to Ben Alder via the locked level crossing at Dalwhinnie


BILL MCALLISTER: 40th anniversary of the new Kessock Bridge and the old ferry's demise

BILL MCALLISTER: 40th anniversary of the new Kessock Bridge and the old ferry's demise

BILL MCALLISTER: 40th anniversary of the new Kessock Bridge and the old ferry's demise

02 April 2022

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the new A9 dual carriageway, the opening of the Kessock Bridge and the Kessock Ferry's last sailing.


TIM ALLISON: Our own attitude to illness may have changed too during the pandemic.

TIM ALLISON: Our own attitude to illness may have changed too during the pandemic.

TIM ALLISON: Our own attitude to illness may have changed too during the pandemic.

01 April 2022

It is more than two years since the start of the Covid pandemic, and we may be thinking about how things are now compared with 2020.


DIANE KNOX: I tell people in America I’m from the same place as the Loch Ness Monster

DIANE KNOX: I tell people in America I’m from the same place as the Loch Ness Monster

DIANE KNOX: I tell people in America I’m from the same place as the Loch Ness Monster

01 April 2022

Nessie may be a year-round April Fool's to many – but I'm a believer.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Destiny calling on spring ride over moors

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Destiny calling on spring ride over moors

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Destiny calling on spring ride over moors

01 April 2022

John Davidson is joined by his daughter on a delightful spring bike ride from Inverness


Charlie Christie – How have Italy gone from champs to chumps?

Charlie Christie – How have Italy gone from champs to chumps?

Charlie Christie – How have Italy gone from champs to chumps?

31 March 2022

They were European champions last year, but have failed to qualify for the World Cup again!


Inside Holyrood: Support for Ukraine will continue

Inside Holyrood: Support for Ukraine will continue

Inside Holyrood: Support for Ukraine will continue

31 March 2022

But MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston warns 'the ramifications will be with us for a long time'


ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Recurrent, irritating skin problems surge during spring

ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Recurrent, irritating skin problems surge during spring

ALISON LAURIE-CHALMERS: Recurrent, irritating skin problems surge during spring

30 March 2022

Bobby was a cheeky three-year-old West Highland white terrier brought who had been constantly scratching at his skin and ears.


DIANE KNOX: I’d swap Jacksonville Beach for Rosemarkie on a beautiful spring day

DIANE KNOX: I’d swap Jacksonville Beach for Rosemarkie on a beautiful spring day

DIANE KNOX: I’d swap Jacksonville Beach for Rosemarkie on a beautiful spring day

29 March 2022

Spring has officially sprung – it’s my absolute favourite time of the year, whether in Scotland or Florida.


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