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Work is there at a decent rate for those who want to do it

Work is there at a decent rate for those who want to do it

Work is there at a decent rate for those who want to do it

13 March 2025

Every day in early January and frequently at other times this winter I passed men doing hard, difficult and unpleasant work in freezing temperatures.


North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

13 March 2025

North Coast 500: Ten Years On – David Richardson says that tourism is vital to the north Highlands, and the NC500 has helped sustain the sector


10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

12 March 2025

On one hand, tourism from the NC500 is vital to the Highland economy, but on the other hand, many communities feel they are at breaking point.


Not eating or drinking during daylight no problem for Caley Thistle goalkeeper

Not eating or drinking during daylight no problem for Caley Thistle goalkeeper

Not eating or drinking during daylight no problem for Caley Thistle goalkeeper

12 March 2025

Goalkeeper speaks about the importance of observing Ramadan.


WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

WATCH: ‘Disability benefits do not mean out-of-work benefits’ says Highland MSP

12 March 2025

A Highland MSP condemned the “dangerous” rhetoric around disability payments during a Holyrood debate on planned UK welfare cuts.


LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

12 March 2025

As the North Coast 500 marks its 10th anniversary, our podcast discusses the issues that the popular route have brought, as well as the benefits.


‘Costly tinkering’: 20mph limits; plus could recycling be easier?; and Gaelic in business

‘Costly tinkering’: 20mph limits; plus could recycling be easier?; and Gaelic in business

‘Costly tinkering’: 20mph limits; plus could recycling be easier?; and Gaelic in business

11 March 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers on 20mph limits, recycling and Gaelic for business


‘Ashamed of the party that I have served for 50 years’

‘Ashamed of the party that I have served for 50 years’

‘Ashamed of the party that I have served for 50 years’

10 March 2025

The chambers of commerce in both Inverness and Elgin made strong representations for the need to provide safer roads by duallling the A9 and A96.


Is Scottish Government turning a blind eye to proposed apocalyptic nightmare?

Is Scottish Government turning a blind eye to proposed apocalyptic nightmare?

Is Scottish Government turning a blind eye to proposed apocalyptic nightmare?

09 March 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Concerns over substation plans near Beauly and recycling, while patient is praised.


What did Scott Kellacher say about Caley Thistle’s travelling support?

What did Scott Kellacher say about Caley Thistle’s travelling support?

What did Scott Kellacher say about Caley Thistle’s travelling support?

09 March 2025

Inverness are out of the relegation zone.


‘The one who’s on your side is much greater and stronger’

‘The one who’s on your side is much greater and stronger’

‘The one who’s on your side is much greater and stronger’

09 March 2025

In our latest Christian Viewpoint John Dempster considers evil - and the power of the protection we have against it.


Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

08 March 2025

“People just like you and me - save lives every day without even knowing we’re doing it. That’s because we’re blood donors,” says our columnist.


Why Highland Council’s 7% council tax rise could be decisive for the region – but now the pressure is on

Why Highland Council’s 7% council tax rise could be decisive for the region – but now the pressure is on

Why Highland Council’s 7% council tax rise could be decisive for the region – but now the pressure is on

07 March 2025

The future investment in schools, housing and roads rides on the Highland Investment Plan.


ICT to support anti-knife crime message after visit from charity Charlie’s Promise

ICT to support anti-knife crime message after visit from charity Charlie’s Promise

ICT to support anti-knife crime message after visit from charity Charlie’s Promise

07 March 2025

The charity was founded after 17-year-old Charlie Cosser was killed by stabbings in the south of England.


Champion is undecided if he will defend his title at Inverness Half Marathon on Sunday

Champion is undecided if he will defend his title at Inverness Half Marathon on Sunday

Champion is undecided if he will defend his title at Inverness Half Marathon on Sunday

07 March 2025

Almost 5000 runners are taking part on Sunday.


Caley Thistle head coach wary of ‘dangerous’ Dumbarton pitch

Caley Thistle head coach wary of ‘dangerous’ Dumbarton pitch

Caley Thistle head coach wary of ‘dangerous’ Dumbarton pitch

06 March 2025

Scott Kellacher admits he may be forced into changing ICT’s approach to suit the conditions this weekend.


How many 20mph limit zones are in the wrong places?

How many 20mph limit zones are in the wrong places?

How many 20mph limit zones are in the wrong places?

06 March 2025

Columnist Colin Campbell thinks the location of some of the Highlands’ 20mph limits doesn’t make sense.


TRIBUTE: How football flair fired Donnie Grant up the fire service ladder – to influence a generation of Highland firefighters

TRIBUTE: How football flair fired Donnie Grant up the fire service ladder – to influence a generation of Highland firefighters

TRIBUTE: How football flair fired Donnie Grant up the fire service ladder – to influence a generation of Highland firefighters

06 March 2025

It was a flair for football rather than burning ambition that first launched Donald ‘Donnie’ Grant up the fire service career ladder.


Interim chief executive says youth pathway must change at Caley Thistle

Interim chief executive says youth pathway must change at Caley Thistle

Interim chief executive says youth pathway must change at Caley Thistle

05 March 2025

Club says youngsters have to prove their worth to get into first team.


The Tapestry of Life: Weaving in the Scottish Highlands

The Tapestry of Life: Weaving in the Scottish Highlands

The Tapestry of Life: Weaving in the Scottish Highlands

04 March 2025

Weaving has been at the heart of Highland life for centuries, shaping communities and the way in which they connect to the landscape and environment.


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