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Rebuked by the Kirk in Killearnan

Rebuked by the Kirk in Killearnan

FROM THE ARCHIVES: The cases dealt with by Killearnan Kirk Session.

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved

Bringing death into the open can lead to more positive outcomes

Bringing death into the open can lead to more positive outcomes

Bringing death into the open can lead to more positive outcomes

Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America said that nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Someone once had the idea of chipping away at stone or using wood to make flatter areas to climb and reduce the chance of falling on a slippery slope.

Sweet taste of success - in business and in faith

Sweet taste of success - in business and in faith

Sweet taste of success - in business and in faith

Finlay Macdonald is the engaging 26-year-old entrepreneur who launched Chocolates of Glenshiel 10 years ago.

Inverness Cathedral attack should NOT be met with Christian forgiveness

Inverness Cathedral attack should NOT be met with Christian forgiveness

Inverness Cathedral attack should NOT be met with Christian forgiveness

The graffiti daubed outrage of a vandalism attack on Inverness Cathedral was described by its Provost, the Very Revd Sarah Murray, as "disappointing".

Tain locals highlight ‘danger’ of ‘short-sighted’ proposal that risks loss of swimming pool

Tain locals highlight ‘danger’ of ‘short-sighted’ proposal that risks loss of swimming pool

Tain locals highlight ‘danger’ of ‘short-sighted’ proposal that risks loss of swimming pool

A Highland Council review on the future of Tain’s main leisure facility could see the town lose its only swimming pool.

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

Would society benefit from a more military mindset?

Would society benefit from a more military mindset?

Would society benefit from a more military mindset?

The Army Careers Office in Inverness, in Lower Bridge Street, has long been a highly militarised incursion into the town and city centre.

Jesus is present in every positive small moment of life

Jesus is present in every positive small moment of life

Jesus is present in every positive small moment of life

Stations of the Resurrection is an exhibition of paintings which local artists, many members of the Art Society of Inverness, have donated.

Teenager’s first solo trip abroad: ‘I doubt they missed my eyerolls’

Teenager’s first solo trip abroad: ‘I doubt they missed my eyerolls’

Teenager’s first solo trip abroad: ‘I doubt they missed my eyerolls’

Solo travelling abroad for the first time at 19, Ross-shire Journal reporter Iona MacDonald shares her experience visiting Barcelona’s famous church.

Glimpses of God can be unsatisfactory - but Jesus shows the way

Glimpses of God can be unsatisfactory - but Jesus shows the way

Glimpses of God can be unsatisfactory - but Jesus shows the way

In Gaelic, the word “turadh” denotes a dry spell between clouds in which the sun breaks through.

Is new football regulator the way forward for the beautiful game?

Is new football regulator the way forward for the beautiful game?

Is new football regulator the way forward for the beautiful game?

I have supported Inverness Caley Thistle since their first game and shared in their highs and lows, almost like an extension of everyday family life.

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and NHS Highland is taking the opportunity to raise awareness of bowel screening, which aims to spot IT early.

Government needs to get a grip in face of legal threats

Government needs to get a grip in face of legal threats

Government needs to get a grip in face of legal threats

Ten years ago John Swinney advised me that we as a government must never be defeated in court actions, because it would damage our reputation.

Warm glow from castle heralds exciting days ahead

Warm glow from castle heralds exciting days ahead

Warm glow from castle heralds exciting days ahead

On an icy night in early February a surprise spectacle on the riverside stopped me in my tracks.

Rural councillor voices support for Ullapool trans man speaking out

Rural councillor voices support for Ullapool trans man speaking out

Rural councillor voices support for Ullapool trans man speaking out

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