Highlanders working with Santa to secure a present for everyone

'If you're in a position to donate, please do' says council's convener

PICTURES: Ross County Christmas Market scores with visitors and stallholders – and another is on its way

PLANS are already being laid for the next Christmas market to be hosted within Ross County Football Club’s stadium complex in Dingwall next month.

Play parks in spotlight as Highland Council reveals repair cost

An estimated £3.46m is needed to repair and maintain 339 Highland Council play parks.

Easter Ross cafe announces impending closure after 'challenging year'

An Easter Ross cafe has announced its impending closure "for the next few months".

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Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

MP Ian Blackford has apologised to a local photographer after a picture taken in Caithness caused a row and a backlash on social media

Ross-shire businesswoman: 'We want people to buy less and love more'

A BLACK Isle businesswoman is turning Black Friday green by pulling the plug on her online shop for 24 hours instead of trying to cash in.

Students and residents of the University of the Highlands and Islands area can win cash for their business ideas

Budding Highlands and Islands entrepreneurs have a chance at winning cash prizes in the UHI business competition.

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Will Clark - Highland League title race is a sprint not a marathon

Highland News and Media sports editor Will Clark gives his views on this season's Highland League title race.

Five teams level on points at top of Ross Province A

Belmaduthy 2 ensured that the Ross-shire Province Curling League stayed tight at the top by defeating Caberfeidh 1 to draw level with them on points.

St Duthus looking to move up the table

St Duthus can leapfrog opponents Golspie Sutherland into second in the North Caledonian League Division One table with three points tomorrow.

Second time of asking for Alness at Thurso

Alness United will finally try to play their North Caledonian Cup first round tie against Thurso after the first attempt at the match was called-off.

Campbell wants to see improvement

Gary Campbell is still looking for more from his Invergordon side despite sitting top of the North Caledonian League.

Progress being made on new Stags home — Although the domestic rugby season has been cancelled, Ross Sutherland continue to make progress on their new clubhouse.

County aim to end Celtic’s record run — Harry Paton is urging his Ross County team-mates to believe they can create shockwaves in Celtic’s empty backyard.

Kettlewell wants strength of mind — Stuart Kettlewell has denied “throwing players under the bus” after the loss at Kilmarnock – insisting he retains faith in his young squad’s ability.

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LIFESTYLE

Exploring General Wade's military road south of the Slochd

Glimpses of life in the past are found as John Davidson explores one of many historic routes in the Highlands

Games of the week – Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5 and Chicken Police

This week we try Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5 and Chicken Police.

The many characters on the Cairngorms Carousel

Experience the remoter parts of the national park as Mike Dennison of Sustrans Scotland explores the Cairngorms Carousel by mountain bike

Recipe of the week: Braised flat beans in slow cooked tomato sauce

A fresh take on a classic.

Eat meat in a consciously sound way

Chef Gizzi Erskine talks Ella Walker through her new cookbook, Restore, and her hopes for a food revolution.

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Moving tribute to take centre stage at Eden Court this Christmas

A moving tribute to those whose lives have been lost to Covid-19 will be front and centre when a leading Highland venue marks Christmas this year.

Entrepreneur brings drive-in cinema to Highland capital with programme featuring festive films

AN entrepreneur is bringing a festive line-up of films to the Highlands this week with a socially distanced drive-inn set to run from this evening.

PICTURES: Live music returns to Ironworks for the first time since lockdown

Folk rock band Torridon performed to a small audience at the Ironworks in Inverness at the weekend.

Opening a new chapter for Major Tom

Delving into her grandfather's Great War scrapbook saw Vee Walker embark on a journey that has taken her much further than she could have imagined.

Goblins, birds and book fairies

The fun to be had during Book Week Scotland.

Book Prize’s longlist is announced

Everything from nature and travel writing to fiction, history and poetry feature in the longlist for a prestigious Highland literary prize.

Online parties will raise cash for Highland Hospice

FESTIVE party fun will be beaming straight into Highland living rooms this Christmas – and raising funds for a good cause.

Safety first as live music gets set for a comeback

Two Black Isle musicians will take part in a live concert in front of a socially-distanced audience this weekend.

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Highlanders working with Santa to secure a present for everyone

PICTURES: Ross County Christmas Market scores with visitors and stallholders – and another is on its way

Play parks in spotlight as Highland Council reveals repair cost

Easter Ross cafe announces impending closure after 'challenging year'

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Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

Ian Blackford says sorry following Far North picture furore

Ross-shire businesswoman: 'We want people to buy less and love more'

Ross-shire businesswoman: 'We want people to buy less and love more'

Students and residents of the University of the Highlands and Islands area can win cash for their business ideas

Students and residents of the University of the Highlands and Islands area can win cash for their business ideas

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Lizzie's quilt yarns go down a treat at trailblazing Ross-shire storytelling session

NHS Highland reports seven new Covid cases

SPORT

Will Clark - Highland League title race is a sprint not a marathon

Five teams level on points at top of Ross Province A

Five teams level on points at top of Ross Province A

St Duthus looking to move up the table

St Duthus looking to move up the table

Second time of asking for Alness at Thurso

Second time of asking for Alness at Thurso

Campbell wants to see improvement

Campbell wants to see improvement

Progress being made on new Stags home

County aim to end Celtic’s record run

Kettlewell wants strength of mind

LIFESTYLE

Exploring General Wade's military road south of the Slochd

Games of the week – Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5 and Chicken Police

Games of the week – Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5 and Chicken Police

The many characters on the Cairngorms Carousel

The many characters on the Cairngorms Carousel

Recipe of the week: Braised flat beans in slow cooked tomato sauce

Recipe of the week: Braised flat beans in slow cooked tomato sauce

Eat meat in a consciously sound way

Eat meat in a consciously sound way

WHAT'S ON

Moving tribute to take centre stage at Eden Court this Christmas

Entrepreneur brings drive-in cinema to Highland capital with programme featuring festive films

Entrepreneur brings drive-in cinema to Highland capital with programme featuring festive films

PICTURES: Live music returns to Ironworks for the first time since lockdown

PICTURES: Live music returns to Ironworks for the first time since lockdown

Opening a new chapter for Major Tom

Opening a new chapter for Major Tom

Goblins, birds and book fairies

Goblins, birds and book fairies

Book Prize’s longlist is announced

Book Prize’s longlist is announced

Online parties will raise cash for Highland Hospice

Online parties will raise cash for Highland Hospice

Safety first as live music gets set for a comeback

Safety first as live music gets set for a comeback

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John O'Groats Ferries

NorthLink Ferries

Pentland Ferries

Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre

25 Great Places to Eat

OldByreSkye

Gille Brighde Café & Restaurant, Lower Diabaig

Café Sia, Broadford

25 Great Places to Stay

Wilderness Cottages

The Arran Team

Glen Clova Hotel & Luxury Lodges

Bracken Lodges, Loch Tay

Everything Wedding

Fuze Ceremonies

La-Di-Da Fashion

Top Class

Gordon's Cater Hire

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Samaritans

Mikeysline

Adopt-A-Child UK

Erskine

Great Golf Courses

Tain Golf Club

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