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Our readers have shared their thoughts on the news from the past week.

Colin Campbell attacks the official stance on dealing with problems caused by urban gulls.

Newly-elected Cromarty Firth ward councillor Richard Cross believes he can make an impact as an independent, working with others.

A new report from the NorthWest 2045 network, has outlined what challenges are being faced by north-west Highland residents.

Thinking Drinkers Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting 25 Scottish pubs on a 1000-mile journey.

Getting set to retire, Dr Tim Allison looks back on challenges and stresses the importance of small changes.

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The cases dealt with by Killearnan Kirk Session.

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved

Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America said that nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.

Someone once had the idea of chipping away at stone or using wood to make flatter areas to climb and reduce the chance of falling on a slippery slope.

Finlay Macdonald is the engaging 26-year-old entrepreneur who launched Chocolates of Glenshiel 10 years ago.

The graffiti daubed outrage of a vandalism attack on Inverness Cathedral was described by its Provost, the Very Revd Sarah Murray, as "disappointing".

A Highland Council review on the future of Tain’s main leisure facility could see the town lose its only swimming pool.

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

The Army Careers Office in Inverness, in Lower Bridge Street, has long been a highly militarised incursion into the town and city centre.

Stations of the Resurrection is an exhibition of paintings which local artists, many members of the Art Society of Inverness, have donated.

Solo travelling abroad for the first time at 19, Ross-shire Journal reporter Iona MacDonald shares her experience visiting Barcelona’s famous church.

In Gaelic, the word “turadh” denotes a dry spell between clouds in which the sun breaks through.

I have supported Inverness Caley Thistle since their first game and shared in their highs and lows, almost like an extension of everyday family life.