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‘Football fans can’t behave themselves — they don’t deserve to be sold alcohol’

‘Football fans can’t behave themselves — they don’t deserve to be sold alcohol’

‘Football fans can’t behave themselves — they don’t deserve to be sold alcohol’

16 March 2025

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


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


Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

12 March 2025

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


Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

09 March 2025

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


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.


Cruise tax: ‘We should be grateful for income, not charging extra’

Cruise tax: ‘We should be grateful for income, not charging extra’

Cruise tax: ‘We should be grateful for income, not charging extra’

05 March 2025

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


How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

01 March 2025

NHS Highland’s column looks at Unicef’s life-changing work.


‘Infuriated mob’ opposed plans to remove them from their homes

‘Infuriated mob’ opposed plans to remove them from their homes

‘Infuriated mob’ opposed plans to remove them from their homes

01 March 2025

In 1820, Munro of Novar made moves to remove tenants from his estate in Culrain to make way for a sheep farm. It led to the Culrain Riots.


Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

25 February 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Black and blue after taking on the blue route on the Kelpies Trails, John Davidson looks back at a great family fun day on the bikes


Simon Cowell’s ‘nasty’ comments about Ullapool man’s performance were ‘unnecessary’

Simon Cowell’s ‘nasty’ comments about Ullapool man’s performance were ‘unnecessary’

Simon Cowell’s ‘nasty’ comments about Ullapool man’s performance were ‘unnecessary’

25 February 2025

Our readers have shared their thoughts on this week’s news.


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

14 February 2025

The tourism industry in the Highlands and Islands has come together to raise thousands of pounds to help bereaved families during the last year.


MP who beat the odds revels in last great job of his life

MP who beat the odds revels in last great job of his life

MP who beat the odds revels in last great job of his life

13 February 2025

Our columnist Colin Campbell meets our MP Angus MacDonald.


FROM THE ARCHIVE: A brief glimpse into the Parish of Cromarty

FROM THE ARCHIVE: A brief glimpse into the Parish of Cromarty

FROM THE ARCHIVE: A brief glimpse into the Parish of Cromarty

09 February 2025

The Highland Archive Centre includes a host of historical documents detailing the story of the Parish of Cromarty. Here it takes a look at the parish…


Working to improve forces and veterans health care

Working to improve forces and veterans health care

Working to improve forces and veterans health care

08 February 2025

The NHS Highland Armed Forces and Veterans Project aimed to develop NHS Highland as a more armed forces and veterans-aware provider and employer.


‘An absurd argument from the opponents of assisted dying’

‘An absurd argument from the opponents of assisted dying’

‘An absurd argument from the opponents of assisted dying’

07 February 2025

Those of us who are at a fairly advanced age are liable to take much more interest in the assisted dying issue than younger folk, says our columnist.


Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

Crashing falls are just the start on forest walk

04 February 2025

Forest trails lead off from the Rogie Falls car park, where John Davidson goes in search of a route beyond the dramatic river crossing


KAREN ANDERSON: The dangers of falling in love while house-hunting

KAREN ANDERSON: The dangers of falling in love while house-hunting

KAREN ANDERSON: The dangers of falling in love while house-hunting

02 February 2025

Our columnist, Karen Anderson, has shared her updates about the highs and lows of house-hunting in the Highland capital.


NHS HIGHLAND: There are no quick fixes with supplement industry

NHS HIGHLAND: There are no quick fixes with supplement industry

NHS HIGHLAND: There are no quick fixes with supplement industry

01 February 2025

While supplements and medications may have a place, they should not be a substitute for a balanced diet and staying active, says our columnist.


Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

01 February 2025

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong


Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

29 January 2025

Members of the public in the Highlands will be able to attend public events as part of the visitor levy scheme consultation.


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