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NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

NC500 boss says: ‘Government’s failure to rise to challenges resulted in significant issues’

05 December 2024

Column by David Richardson, development and engagement manager at North Coast 500.


Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

01 December 2024

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

‘Increase hospice funding rather than resorting to a law which may be abused’

30 November 2024

One of our readers has shared their thoughts on assisted dying, in a letter to the editor.


‘Kamala Harris never had a chance - this country is too backwards for that’

‘Kamala Harris never had a chance - this country is too backwards for that’

‘Kamala Harris never had a chance - this country is too backwards for that’

23 November 2024

‘It’s like sitting in a tent and waiting for a massive storm to hit. All you can do is check the hitches, and hope.’


Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

17 November 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A community forest in the heart of Strathglass makes for a peaceful walk in the woods, John Davidson discovers


MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

14 November 2024

Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?


NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

10 November 2024

Our columnist says an MOT for our health could be something to think about.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Raigmore Hospital is like a top-class hotel where you're attended to round the clock

COLIN CAMPBELL: Raigmore Hospital is like a top-class hotel where you're attended to round the clock

COLIN CAMPBELL: Raigmore Hospital is like a top-class hotel where you're attended to round the clock

09 November 2024

NHS bill climbs higher after a sudden spell in Raigmore for our columnist.


FROM THE ARCHIVES: Rosskeen and Invergordon

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Rosskeen and Invergordon

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Rosskeen and Invergordon

02 November 2024

Today we are looking at the Parish of Rosskeen in the County of Ross and Cromarty.


Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

Brora wildlife centre helps rescue spiky friend

02 November 2024

MAKING SPACE FOR NATURE: High Life Highland’s countryside rangers are helping Ullapool group who rehomed rescued hedgehog


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Stornoway-Tesco controversy reminds us why Sabbath exists - but it can be hard to keep

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Stornoway-Tesco controversy reminds us why Sabbath exists - but it can be hard to keep

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: Stornoway-Tesco controversy reminds us why Sabbath exists - but it can be hard to keep

27 October 2024

Sabbath teaches us rest from busyness at least one day out of seven, says our columnist.


NHS HIGHLAND: How can we help ourselves make healthy decisions?

NHS HIGHLAND: How can we help ourselves make healthy decisions?

NHS HIGHLAND: How can we help ourselves make healthy decisions?

27 October 2024

The way that things are set up can impact our behaviour, says our columnist.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Serious battle being stored up over energy in far north

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Serious battle being stored up over energy in far north

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Serious battle being stored up over energy in far north

26 October 2024

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


ARIANE BURGESS: Transformative approach to renewables is needed

ARIANE BURGESS: Transformative approach to renewables is needed

ARIANE BURGESS: Transformative approach to renewables is needed

25 October 2024

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


Lines drawn ahead of Easter Ross plough showdown

Lines drawn ahead of Easter Ross plough showdown

Lines drawn ahead of Easter Ross plough showdown

25 October 2024

The event promises an eye-opening spectacle for the lay person and sheer delight for vintage tractor and plough buffs.


Breaking down borders with glorious coastal walk

Breaking down borders with glorious coastal walk

Breaking down borders with glorious coastal walk

25 October 2024

Mike Merritt lets the train from Inverness take the strain on his way to the start of a walking holiday in the north-east of England


ACROSS THE POND: Why this Black Isler is dreading the US election

ACROSS THE POND: Why this Black Isler is dreading the US election

ACROSS THE POND: Why this Black Isler is dreading the US election

20 October 2024

Our across the pond Black Isler feels anxious about what’s coming. She’s not alone, right?


RHODA GRANT: Highland Labour MSP expresses ‘concern around the perilous position’ of ICT

RHODA GRANT: Highland Labour MSP expresses ‘concern around the perilous position’ of ICT

RHODA GRANT: Highland Labour MSP expresses ‘concern around the perilous position’ of ICT

15 October 2024

She says ‘I hope that proposed refinancing solutions can ensure the long-term sustainability of the club’.


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: These are the 2 reasons I’m still a Christian

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: These are the 2 reasons I’m still a Christian

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: These are the 2 reasons I’m still a Christian

13 October 2024

My hope is placed not in religion as a system nor in religion as a framework of belief but simply in the love of Jesus Christ, says our columnist.


NHS HIGHLAND: Drugs and alcohol stats are grim, so what can we do?

NHS HIGHLAND: Drugs and alcohol stats are grim, so what can we do?

NHS HIGHLAND: Drugs and alcohol stats are grim, so what can we do?

12 October 2024

As well as dealing with the immediate effects of drugs and alcohol we should support the efforts to tackle the underlying causes, says our columnist.


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