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It is a very strange time for the Highland economy because of the impact of the pandemic.

Paloma was a five-year-old Bichon Frise with very bad breath. On examination I could see she had some heavy tartar build up over her molars.

A new episode of the Active Outdoors podcast is now available, featuring River City star Iain Robertson on his new series of Iain Robertson Rambles.

David Stewart says the First Minister should follow James Cosmo's lead and add Highland Film Studio to her New Year resolutions

Nicky Marr tells us about the handful of intentions she has set for herself for January.

John Dempster says 'Maybe some of us will acknowledge, and befriend and nurture the inner quester after the God'

The time to joyfully declare “Happy New Year!” to everyone you see has probably passed… but Happy New Year. I’d feel rude if I didn’t say it.

But NHS Highland HR director Fiona Hogg says there is 'pride' in the progress

January nights could be even chillier in the 19th century, as a glimpse at news items of that era reveals.

Business Focus: Action is needed to ensure Inverness becomes a destination worth showcasing to the world

MSP Fergus Ewing says too many 'armchair critics' offer opinions from a sedentary and usually metropolitan position'

Watching the darts is what the festive season is all about.

Vet Alison Laurie-Chalmers considers all the ways in which dogs just 'get' us.

Highlands and Islands Conservative MSP Edward Mountain on health challenges and digital connectivity.

As we say goodbye (good riddance?) to 2021, it’s a great time to reflect on the best and worst parts of the year.

This year is Scotland’s Year of Stories when VisitScotland will emphasise the stories we’ve told and are telling as Scots.

The closing of the door on 2021 feels eerily similar to how it felt 365 days ago but with every New Year comes hope.

She is a blue-faced old hag with a magic staff which freezes the ground at every tap and her title is “the witch of winter”.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back at another year of adventure in the great outdoors during 2021

Business Focus: SDCI Highlands and Islands representative reflects on another challenging year for businesses