Ross-shire Journal content editor looks back at his first introduction to the title this week marking its 150th anniversary.
‘In an era where local news faces many challenges, it’s more important than ever to support the publications that keep our communities connected.’
‘It’s great to get an extra chance to chat to the children - although they are not too happy with my suggestion for a singalong on the route!’
It’s a very special day for the Ross-shire Journal - 150 years since the first edition. We’ll be celebrating the landmark over the next few days.
A walker who took unwell in Wester Ross triggered a shout for a mountain rescue team yesterday.
It’s the only Highland contender on a ten-strong Scottish shortlist for what have been dubbed ‘the BAFTAs of the book trade’
The next opportunity to try and form these won’t be until August.
The company responsible for carrying out the works has issued a fresh timetable and explained how road-users will be affected.
“In what could be coined as a whisky ‘Star Wars’, Lidl’s very own award winner is pictured in the hands of a dashing silver fox”.
“They are ruining Ross-shire. It doesn’t take much to just change your mindset and think ‘I’ll just take that litter home and put it in the bin’.”
It’s a chance to see the stunning work of local green-fingered gurus and master bakers.
Four team members were helicoptered onto the mountain while others coordinated from the glen and the base
A large upright red granite stone marks the site of a forbidden communion service in Covenanting times.
‘Achieving net zero is vital for our future and it feels good to be helping clients switch to renewable energy sources.’
The Easter Ross councillor was amongst a group pushing for a lower rent increase for Highland Council tenants.
Ross-shire though the Lens puts your images in the frame every week.
‘She demonstrated a willingness to get her hands dirty and showcase both her academic and practical skills to her lecturers and peers in every task.’
‘We see the challenges faced by young people in rural communities and hope that a transformational innovation campus will be of great benefit’.
A peek behind the scenes as an intricate set of games unfolds.
An Easter Ross man whose idea of a cycle run used to be a jaunt in jeans and old jacket helped raise £30K with 1000-mile LEJOG epic.