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

I would be thoroughly dismayed if my youngest offspring took up vaping, almost as much as if they started smoking, says out columnist.

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine

A Black Isler in the US reflects: ‘This time around, there are no grown-ups in the room to prevent Trump doing what he wants.’

Gadgets and tools can remind someone to take medication, notify if a person has a fall, or alert if someone wanders outside when it might be unsafe.

The Highland Archive Centre’s records offer a fascinating insight into the region’s motoring past - car registrations in Inverness-shire from 1903-75.

The rules they apparently are governed by have to take priority over actual needs, our columnist’s relative discovered.

The past 12 months proved to be another very busy year for our team, writes the Highland Archive Service.

Missing boy triggers massive Easter Ross response; tractor-daft tot at Black Isle Show; Save Our Gymnastics Club and designer heads for Big Apple.

Research from University College London estimates that on average for every cigarette smoked the smoker loses 20 minutes of life, says our columnist.

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant

While Inverness’s Raigmore Hospital is under pressure, columnist Colin Campbell talks to a veteran nurse.

Your horoscopes for the year ahead by Patrick Arundell

In what may appear to a doom-laden year, let us spare a few moments to reflect on the many positives.

In a letter to the editor, one of our readers has shared their thoughts.

Roisin Beattie (17), a Black Isle school pupil, has shared her thoughts in a column.

Our columnist Karen Anderson has shared why her first holiday abroad in 24 years was a personal milestone.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park

Think about how we can look after ourselves as well as those around us, family, friends and neighbours, says our columnist.