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‘Utter scandal’: Highland Council leader refuses to apologise over money spent on abandoned Academy Street project

‘Utter scandal’: Highland Council leader refuses to apologise over money spent on abandoned Academy Street project

‘Utter scandal’: Highland Council leader refuses to apologise over money spent on abandoned Academy Street project

22 December 2024

YOUR VIEWS: On council overpayments and Academy Street costs.


How to prevent burnout in the run up to Christmas

How to prevent burnout in the run up to Christmas

How to prevent burnout in the run up to Christmas

22 December 2024

Make sure you carve out some time for yourself amongst all the Christmas chaos.


Festivities create conflicting feelings - especially with subliminal message that we must buy our way to a joyful Christmas

Festivities create conflicting feelings - especially with subliminal message that we must buy our way to a joyful Christmas

Festivities create conflicting feelings - especially with subliminal message that we must buy our way to a joyful Christmas

22 December 2024

All our holy Christmas words are in vain unless our lives are beacons, spreading light and hope and love, says our columnist.


Make the pharamacy your first port of call for health advice

Make the pharamacy your first port of call for health advice

Make the pharamacy your first port of call for health advice

21 December 2024

Did you know that pharmacy teams can offer advice, treatment for many common ailments, and referral to other healthcare teams if needed?


How can I get out of spending Christmas with my family?

How can I get out of spending Christmas with my family?

How can I get out of spending Christmas with my family?

21 December 2024

A family relationship expert suggests ways of balancing expectations and maintaining boundaries if you are dreading the big day.


Political reads for the festive season

Political reads for the festive season

Political reads for the festive season

21 December 2024

Our ex-politician columnist on this year’s top political page-turners.


Befrienders’ stalwart volunteers are a gilt-edged gift at Christmas

Befrienders’ stalwart volunteers are a gilt-edged gift at Christmas

Befrienders’ stalwart volunteers are a gilt-edged gift at Christmas

19 December 2024

Many people will feel a special magic on Christmas Day, but it can also induce a strangely piercing sense of loneliness, says our columnist.


‘Inverness legend’: Tributes flood in for Victorian Market stalwart Nancy Rattray

‘Inverness legend’: Tributes flood in for Victorian Market stalwart Nancy Rattray

‘Inverness legend’: Tributes flood in for Victorian Market stalwart Nancy Rattray

17 December 2024

YOUR VIEWS: Remembering a one of a kind figure of the Inverness retail scene.


PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

PICTURES: From Highland mountain tops to woodland walks, step out with Active Outdoors

16 December 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back at some of the best bits from Active Outdoors during 2024 – and finds plenty of fond memories to recall


Teenager shares ‘crucial and exciting’ work to empower young women

Teenager shares ‘crucial and exciting’ work to empower young women

Teenager shares ‘crucial and exciting’ work to empower young women

15 December 2024

Roisin Beattie (17), a Black Isle school pupil, has shared her thoughts in a column.


‘Highland housing should not depend on energy plans’

‘Highland housing should not depend on energy plans’

‘Highland housing should not depend on energy plans’

15 December 2024

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on energy giant’s housing promises and possible council tax rises.


How to have a minimalist Christmas: Less clutter more joy

How to have a minimalist Christmas: Less clutter more joy

How to have a minimalist Christmas: Less clutter more joy

15 December 2024

These expert tips will help you streamline your seasonal festivities.


‘Here’s a man with the courage to speak out his beliefs regardless of the consequences’

‘Here’s a man with the courage to speak out his beliefs regardless of the consequences’

‘Here’s a man with the courage to speak out his beliefs regardless of the consequences’

15 December 2024

George MacDonald’s work is still relevant because of the many similarities between the Victorian era and our times, says our columnist.


How to get your food quantities right for the Christmas meal

How to get your food quantities right for the Christmas meal

How to get your food quantities right for the Christmas meal

14 December 2024

Avoid the stress of over-catering on the turkey and coming up short on roast potatoes.


Charlie Christie: Caley Thistle boss deserves credit for great start in charge

Charlie Christie: Caley Thistle boss deserves credit for great start in charge

Charlie Christie: Caley Thistle boss deserves credit for great start in charge

13 December 2024

Head coach is making a difference according to Charlie Christie.


‘Real chance for Victorian Market to take its place at the heart of city life - and even death’

‘Real chance for Victorian Market to take its place at the heart of city life - and even death’

‘Real chance for Victorian Market to take its place at the heart of city life - and even death’

12 December 2024

The Inverness market is still some distance short of being thrilling but at least its fortunes have taken a marked upturn, says our columnist.


Highland Council: Is it time to look at breaking it up?

Highland Council: Is it time to look at breaking it up?

Highland Council: Is it time to look at breaking it up?

10 December 2024

YOUR VIEWS: Would the Highlands be better served by council reorganisation?


Should Scottish football lift alcohol bans within stadiums like England?

Should Scottish football lift alcohol bans within stadiums like England?

Should Scottish football lift alcohol bans within stadiums like England?

09 December 2024

You can buy alcohol within stadiums in England. Should you be able in Scotland?


Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

Deer stalkers’ route to silver summit of Sgurr an Airgid

09 December 2024

Heading for a quick trip to the hills, John Davidson ventures to a bealach below the silver peak to enjoy magnificent views across Kintail


PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

PICTURE DETECTIVE: Do you recognise anyone in our latest mystery Highland photographs?

08 December 2024

Are you in our latest mystery photos from a snowy Inverness city centre, or do you know anyone who is?


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