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Fascinating Ross-shire connection to the story of winter and spring's rebirth

02 January 2022
Fascinating Ross-shire connection to the story of winter and spring's rebirth

Fascinating Ross-shire connection to the story of winter and spring's rebirth

02 January 2022

She is a blue-faced old hag with a magic staff which freezes the ground at every tap and her title is “the witch of winter”.


Inspired to get out in the Highlands' beautiful mountains? Please remember to #ThinkWINTER

01 January 2022
Inspired to get out in the Highlands' beautiful mountains? Please remember to #ThinkWINTER

Inspired to get out in the Highlands' beautiful mountains? Please remember to #ThinkWINTER

01 January 2022

Ben Gibson, mountain safety adviser with Mountaineering Scotland, looks at the planning and preparation needed to enjoy a safe day in the winter hills


Highland news stories of past festive seasons

01 January 2022
Highland news stories of past festive seasons

Highland news stories of past festive seasons

01 January 2022

Highland news stories of past festive seasons including the creation of MFR and plans to bridge the Dornoch Firth.


Good Covid habits are 'habits to maintain for life'

31 December 2021
Good Covid habits are 'habits to maintain for life'

Good Covid habits are 'habits to maintain for life'

31 December 2021

Dr Tim Allison discusses why the positive habits from covid are ones that should be kept.


Ask the Doc: Should I ignore my cough?’

31 December 2021
Ask the Doc: Should I ignore my cough?’

Ask the Doc: Should I ignore my cough?’

31 December 2021

Our resident doctor gives advice on what to do about a persistent cough.


SPONSORED CONTENT: All I want for Christmas ….is a Will and Power of Attorney

31 December 2021
SPONSORED CONTENT: All I want for Christmas ….is a Will and Power of Attorney

SPONSORED CONTENT: All I want for Christmas ….is a Will and Power of Attorney

31 December 2021

Julie Doncaster, looks at why getting your personal affairs in order could be a great way to bring peace of mind and goodwill to every family.


OUR MAN IN WESTMINSTER: Highland MP Drew Hendry MP says compassion and dignity must be at the heart of policy-making in 2022

29 December 2021
OUR MAN IN WESTMINSTER: Highland MP Drew Hendry MP says compassion and dignity must be at the heart of policy-making in 2022

OUR MAN IN WESTMINSTER: Highland MP Drew Hendry MP says compassion and dignity must be at the heart of policy-making in 2022

29 December 2021

Often in the worst of times we see the best of people. That’s especially true in our communities, where, every day, we see people's incredible work.


Ask the Doc: How do I deal with burns at home?

26 December 2021
Ask the Doc: How do I deal with burns at home?

Ask the Doc: How do I deal with burns at home?

26 December 2021

The doctor answers your questions.


Boy called Christmas is an 'origins' story with joy, kindness and hope

26 December 2021
Boy called Christmas is an 'origins' story with joy, kindness and hope

Boy called Christmas is an 'origins' story with joy, kindness and hope

26 December 2021

I’ve just been reading a wonderful book, Matt Haig’s A Boy Called Christmas, the movie version of which has just been released.


Treatment options for warts

20 December 2021
Treatment options for warts

Treatment options for warts

20 December 2021

Our resident doctor gives some practical advice.


Christian Viewpoint: 'Why things have changed so much since I was a trembling teenager'

20 December 2021
Christian Viewpoint: 'Why things have changed so much since I was a trembling teenager'

Christian Viewpoint: 'Why things have changed so much since I was a trembling teenager'

20 December 2021

As a child and young man, what I heard at church about the Second Coming of Christ terrified me.


Memories of a gruelling, snowy 10-hour drive from Tain to London reignite calls for Motorail reinstatement

20 December 2021
Memories of a gruelling, snowy 10-hour drive from Tain to London reignite calls for Motorail reinstatement

Memories of a gruelling, snowy 10-hour drive from Tain to London reignite calls for Motorail reinstatement

20 December 2021

These new rail franchises with different companies running different bits of what once was British Rail, meant that Motorail was no longer doable.


Highland public health chief: 'We need to be careful to avoid hasty conclusions about Omicron'

19 December 2021
Highland public health chief: 'We need to be careful to avoid hasty conclusions about Omicron'

Highland public health chief: 'We need to be careful to avoid hasty conclusions about Omicron'

19 December 2021

We have a new variant of Covid, but we are seeing the same story of rising infections and the need to take action, writes Dr Tim Allison.


OPINION: Looking at the big picture, we can't afford not to make all our homes energy efficient

19 December 2021
OPINION: Looking at the big picture, we can't afford not to make all our homes energy efficient

OPINION: Looking at the big picture, we can't afford not to make all our homes energy efficient

19 December 2021

Opinion from Ariane Burgess, Green MSP for the Highlands and Islands.


Day in the life of a Highland GP

13 December 2021
Day in the life of a Highland GP

Day in the life of a Highland GP

13 December 2021

A day in the life of a Highland GP.


ASK THE VET: Obesity is a growing pet problem ­— here's what you can do about it

12 December 2021
ASK THE VET: Obesity is a growing pet problem ­— here's what you can do about it

ASK THE VET: Obesity is a growing pet problem ­— here's what you can do about it

12 December 2021

Obesity is a growing problem ­with pets – but there's action you can take immediately to help.


Spotlight on the Easter Ross woman who campaigned to save our precious heritage

12 December 2021
Spotlight on the Easter Ross woman who campaigned to save our precious heritage

Spotlight on the Easter Ross woman who campaigned to save our precious heritage

12 December 2021

A heritage campaigner who was among those who helped to save a host of Ross-shire sites ultimately led a national conservation body.


Christian Viewpoint: Quirky Christmas cards offer a sobering modern-day take on nativity

12 December 2021
Christian Viewpoint: Quirky Christmas cards offer a sobering modern-day take on nativity

Christian Viewpoint: Quirky Christmas cards offer a sobering modern-day take on nativity

12 December 2021

I love Cheshire priest Hana Amner’s Christmas card designs.


ASK THE DOC: 'My son is developing acne - is there anything you can suggest to help?'

11 December 2021
ASK THE DOC: 'My son is developing acne - is there anything you can suggest to help?'

ASK THE DOC: 'My son is developing acne - is there anything you can suggest to help?'

11 December 2021

The doctor answers questions posed by readers about their health and wellbeing.


SPONSORED CONTENT: New show home unveiled at Tornagrain

10 December 2021
SPONSORED CONTENT: New show home unveiled at Tornagrain

SPONSORED CONTENT: New show home unveiled at Tornagrain

10 December 2021

Leading placemaker Places for People has unveiled its new four-bedroom detached show home at Tornagrain


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