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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.


From the Archive: Records reveal past of crime an punishment in Inverness

From the Archive: Records reveal past of crime an punishment in Inverness

From the Archive: Records reveal past of crime an punishment in Inverness

29 March 2022

The documents which make up the court papers held by the Highland Archive Centre are a fascinating and rich resource.


KENNY STEELE: It takes a village to support someone to have a good death

KENNY STEELE: It takes a village to support someone to have a good death

KENNY STEELE: It takes a village to support someone to have a good death

28 March 2022

If there are any silver linings from the pandemic, it is an increased awareness of the importance of looking after ourselves and those around us.


Charles Bannerman: Cut the jargon and tell us how education will improve for our children

Charles Bannerman: Cut the jargon and tell us how education will improve for our children

Charles Bannerman: Cut the jargon and tell us how education will improve for our children

27 March 2022

Charles Bannerman asks how education for our children will improve


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


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