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Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

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

‘Get stuffed, take your wind turbines somewhere else’

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

A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

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

Visitor levy ‘will affect everyone, not just tourists’ say Ullapool locals

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

A Black Isler’s opinion on the USA political meltdown

Our columnist, Kerry Maciver, has shared her thoughts.

MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

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

Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

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’.

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

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

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

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: 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

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

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?

“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’

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

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

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

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

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

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Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

‘Get stuffed, take your wind turbines somewhere else’

‘Get stuffed, take your wind turbines somewhere else’

A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

Visitor levy ‘will affect everyone, not just tourists’ say Ullapool locals

Visitor levy ‘will affect everyone, not just tourists’ say Ullapool locals

A Black Isler’s opinion on the USA political meltdown

A Black Isler’s opinion on the USA political meltdown

MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

‘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’

North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

North Coast 500 is perfect ‘shop window’ to north Highlands

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

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

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

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

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

How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

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

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

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

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