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‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

Graham Smith, a former member of the North of Scotland Long Distance Walkers Association, shares the story of the group’s 10th anniversary trek

Housing crisis: ‘Stop people buying holiday homes’ say readers

Our readers have shared their thoughts on the news from the past week.

Do you agree with Colin Campbell’s views of seagull menace?

Colin Campbell attacks the official stance on dealing with problems caused by urban gulls.

Cromarty Firth councillor Richard Cross: ‘We live in a blame culture’

Newly-elected Cromarty Firth ward councillor Richard Cross believes he can make an impact as an independent, working with others.

Coigach house prices are £70,000 higher than Highland average

A new report from the NorthWest 2045 network, has outlined what challenges are being faced by north-west Highland residents.

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Thinking Drinkers Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting 25 Scottish pubs on a 1000-mile journey.

Reasons for optimism when it comes to public health?

Getting set to retire, Dr Tim Allison looks back on challenges and stresses the importance of small changes.

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

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.

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‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

Housing crisis: ‘Stop people buying holiday homes’ say readers

Housing crisis: ‘Stop people buying holiday homes’ say readers

Do you agree with Colin Campbell’s views of seagull menace?

Do you agree with Colin Campbell’s views of seagull menace?

Cromarty Firth councillor Richard Cross: ‘We live in a blame culture’

Cromarty Firth councillor Richard Cross: ‘We live in a blame culture’

Coigach house prices are £70,000 higher than Highland average

Coigach house prices are £70,000 higher than Highland average

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Reasons for optimism when it comes to public health?

Reasons for optimism when it comes to public health?

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

Rebuked by the Kirk in Killearnan

Rebuked by the Kirk in Killearnan

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

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

Bringing death into the open can lead to more positive outcomes

Bringing death into the open can lead to more positive outcomes

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

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

Sweet taste of success - in business and in faith

Sweet taste of success - in business and in faith

Inverness Cathedral attack should NOT be met with Christian forgiveness

Inverness Cathedral attack should NOT be met with Christian forgiveness

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

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

Would society benefit from a more military mindset?

Would society benefit from a more military mindset?

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