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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The Highland Archive Centre includes a host of historical documents detailing the story of the Parish of Cromarty.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.


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

28 January 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


Enthusiasm for vaping has fag-end similarity to 1960s

Enthusiasm for vaping has fag-end similarity to 1960s

Enthusiasm for vaping has fag-end similarity to 1960s

26 January 2025

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


Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

Broken promises over A9 could spell death knell for SNP at Holyrood

25 January 2025

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone


Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

22 January 2025

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


‘Just how bad is it going to get - will safety be compromised?’

‘Just how bad is it going to get - will safety be compromised?’

‘Just how bad is it going to get - will safety be compromised?’

22 January 2025

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.’


Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

Opening up the world of tech to help with wellbeing for all

13 January 2025

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.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A fascinating glimpse at Highland automotive history

13 January 2025

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


‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

‘Care service falls short as regulations rule the roost’

12 January 2025

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


Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

Highland Archive Service reflects on busy 2024

09 January 2025

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


Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

05 January 2025

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


Perhaps new research will help those looking for more reasons to quit smoking

Perhaps new research will help those looking for more reasons to quit smoking

Perhaps new research will help those looking for more reasons to quit smoking

05 January 2025

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


Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


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