PICTURES: Highland runner leads field after first day of Cape Wrath Trail

Ian Stewart headed the field after the first day of the Cape Wrath Ultra 2021 when he reached Glenfinnan on Sunday afternoon.

WATCH: Cape Wrath Ultra runners set off on 400km trip through Ross-shire to north-west tip of Sutherland

Almost 100 runners took their first steps on their journey from Fort William to the north-west on Sunday as the Cape Wrath Ultra got under way.

NICKY MARR: Sales of vintage typewriters are on the increase, so check your loft

When I was eight, I got a typewriter for my birthday.

MSP blames 'savage cuts' for record levels of drug-related deaths

A Highlands and Islands MSP claimed "savage cuts" over the past decade are to blame for drug-related deaths in Scotland.

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Black Isle's largest affordable housing development 'complete'

THE largest affordable housing development yet built on the Black Isle has officially opened.

'We know she will be with us, laughing as we struggle and pushing us to keep us going!'

Friends on a tough cycle challenge passing through Ross-shire are paying poignant tribute to a pal who died after a tragic horse-riding accident.

Who Cares? Automated letters are bad form when so much is at stake

Karen Andreson, campaigner for the rights of unpaid carers, on the frustrations of dealing with bureaucracy.

NATIONAL NEWS

Meggitt agrees £6.3bn takeover by US firm Parker-Hannifin

The FTSE 250 company confirmed an offer from the US engineering technology giant valuing Meggitt at 800p per share.

HSBC confirms dividend as first-half profits more than double

The banking giant told investors on Monday that pre-tax profits soared to 10.8 billion US dollars (£7.8 billion) for the six months to June.

What the papers say – August 2

More Olympic gold for Team GB features among the stories on the nation’s front pages as the working week begins.

Streatham terrorist Sudesh Amman’s inquest set to begin

The 20-year-old injured two people before being shot dead by police in the street in February 2021.

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SPORT

Ross County stalemate with St Johnstone on opening day of Premiership

St Johnstone, after cup heroics last season, were given the freedom of their home city of Perth.

Highland Boxing Academy fighters headhunted for national programme

Duo to train in Glasgow.

Golfer is set to enter tournament for 50th consecutive time

He's played every year since competition started.

Player hails cup final winning Ross County team as the best he has seen

Club win first trophy of the season.

Goalkeeper says Ross County are in good hands — Number one is impressed with new manager.

Ross County are ready to take on Scotland’s finest — Staggies start season against St Johnstone in Dingwall.

Ross County target Arsenal defender — Ross County are hoping to complete the loan signing of Arsenal defender Harry Clarke early next week.

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LIFESTYLE

City Seen Flashback: a round of Inverness nightlife snaps from 2014

Our latest City Seen Flashback pictures are from a night out in Inverness in the summer of 2014.

NICKY MARR: Sales of vintage typewriters are on the increase, so check your loft

When I was eight, I got a typewriter for my birthday.

Cloudless skies inspire exploration of six Munros above Loch Callater

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Jenny Gillies makes a change of plan as she explores the high tops around Jock's Road in the southern Cairngorms

HSPC Feature Property

An end-terraced house currently being run as a successful guest house, the property is ideally located for access to the local transport networks.

Tokyo Olympics inspire Game-based learning activities for children

Inspired by Tokyo Olympics teaching platform PlanBee have released a series of useful learning activities to keep the kids’ brains sharp.

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Stand-up Jack Dee announces north-east tour dates

Comedian Jack Dee has announced he will return to the north-east in 2022.

LONGER READ: Inverness thriller is locked into former asylum

Having worked with a publisher for her first two books, Helen Forbes talks abut the experience of self-publishing her new one

Artyness: Liza says get on the floor for this one!

New band has made around 30 song demos ... and are ready to rock

Hopes are high for new EndoSpell festival

A new line-up and a new project will be included on the bill

Return for Scottish Opera's Young Company

Scottish Opera’s Young Company, a training programme for 17 to 23 year olds, is back performing live outdoors.

Shiant Isles at heart of Gairloch Museum summer events

Artist's exhibition celebrating the islands inspires a mini-festival of events

Inverness band had planned for Better Days

Plans made by the band in advance keep the releases coming

Private jet is band's promise for support

The reward band plans for their biggest support – when they make it!

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PICTURES: Highland runner leads field after first day of Cape Wrath Trail

WATCH: Cape Wrath Ultra runners set off on 400km trip through Ross-shire to north-west tip of Sutherland

NICKY MARR: Sales of vintage typewriters are on the increase, so check your loft

MSP blames 'savage cuts' for record levels of drug-related deaths

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Black Isle's largest affordable housing development 'complete'

Black Isle's largest affordable housing development 'complete'

'We know she will be with us, laughing as we struggle and pushing us to keep us going!'

'We know she will be with us, laughing as we struggle and pushing us to keep us going!'

Who Cares? Automated letters are bad form when so much is at stake

Who Cares? Automated letters are bad form when so much is at stake

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Police ask young people to help eradicate drugs from communities

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SPONSORED CONTENT: Woodland, peatland and a low carbon crofting future?

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Meggitt agrees £6.3bn takeover by US firm Parker-Hannifin

Meggitt agrees £6.3bn takeover by US firm Parker-Hannifin

HSBC confirms dividend as first-half profits more than double

HSBC confirms dividend as first-half profits more than double

What the papers say – August 2

What the papers say – August 2

Streatham terrorist Sudesh Amman’s inquest set to begin

Streatham terrorist Sudesh Amman’s inquest set to begin

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PICTURES: Highland runner leads field after first day of Cape Wrath Trail

Ross County stalemate with St Johnstone on opening day of Premiership

Ross County stalemate with St Johnstone on opening day of Premiership

Highland Boxing Academy fighters headhunted for national programme

Highland Boxing Academy fighters headhunted for national programme

Golfer is set to enter tournament for 50th consecutive time

Golfer is set to enter tournament for 50th consecutive time

Player hails cup final winning Ross County team as the best he has seen

Player hails cup final winning Ross County team as the best he has seen

Goalkeeper says Ross County are in good hands

Ross County are ready to take on Scotland’s finest

Ross County target Arsenal defender

LIFESTYLE

City Seen Flashback: a round of Inverness nightlife snaps from 2014

NICKY MARR: Sales of vintage typewriters are on the increase, so check your loft

NICKY MARR: Sales of vintage typewriters are on the increase, so check your loft

Cloudless skies inspire exploration of six Munros above Loch Callater

Cloudless skies inspire exploration of six Munros above Loch Callater

HSPC Feature Property

HSPC Feature Property

Tokyo Olympics inspire Game-based learning activities for children

Tokyo Olympics inspire Game-based learning activities for children

WHAT'S ON

Stand-up Jack Dee announces north-east tour dates

LONGER READ: Inverness thriller is locked into former asylum

LONGER READ: Inverness thriller is locked into former asylum

Artyness: Liza says get on the floor for this one!

Artyness: Liza says get on the floor for this one!

Hopes are high for new EndoSpell festival

Hopes are high for new EndoSpell festival

Return for Scottish Opera's Young Company

Return for Scottish Opera's Young Company

Shiant Isles at heart of Gairloch Museum summer events

Shiant Isles at heart of Gairloch Museum summer events

Inverness band had planned for Better Days

Inverness band had planned for Better Days

Private jet is band's promise for support

Private jet is band's promise for support

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The Highlanders' Museum

Highland Wildlife Park

Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre

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