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West Ross-shire MP Angus MacDonald recalls taking ambulances to war-torn Ukraine.

This story invites readers to open their eyes to new ways of seeing the world, says our columnist.

President Trump’s recent Executive Order creates worldwide stooshie.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS On a trip up two familiar Munros, John Davidson contemplates the changing face of a mountain set to become a huge hydro-electric store

Short memories over the impact of Covid on lifeline tourism, says Colin Campbell, amidst debate over tourist tax.

Our readers took to social media to share their thoughts on the planned upgrading works for the rail line north of Dingwall.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village

Our readers have shared their opinions on news stories from the last week.

Police are appealing for information following a collision between a van and a car on the A9 last Sunday (March 23).

Our readers have shared their thoughts in a letter to the editor.

Our columnist, Kerry Maciver, has shared her thoughts.

He confirms that ‘with great sadness’ he is to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election but may yet stand as an independent.

The Inverness and Nairn MSP leaves door open to run as an independent but says he ‘simply cannot defend the record of the SNP Government’.

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.

Our readers have shared their thoughts on recent new stories, with Letters to the Editor.

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

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A mountain bike ride from Inverness follows trails to reach Dores via an exciting downhill section before returning via the riverside

“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.

Ross-shire Journal readers have shared their thoughts on the proposed cruise ship tax.