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Should we be worried about new omicron variant? Highland public health chief offers his view

06 December 2021
Should we be worried about new omicron variant? Highland public health chief offers his view

Should we be worried about new omicron variant? Highland public health chief offers his view

06 December 2021

Covid is definitely back in the headlines thanks to the new variant named like other variants with a Greek letter and is called omicron – little O.


HEALTH MATTERS: How worried should we be about omicron variant of Covid-19?

04 December 2021
HEALTH MATTERS: How worried should we be about omicron variant of Covid-19?

HEALTH MATTERS: How worried should we be about omicron variant of Covid-19?

04 December 2021

Covid is definitely back in the headlines thanks to the new variant.


OBITUARY: Tain man Terry Duncan remained proud of his Easter Ross connections and left behind a fine legacy

04 December 2021
OBITUARY: Tain man Terry Duncan remained proud of his Easter Ross connections and left behind a fine legacy

OBITUARY: Tain man Terry Duncan remained proud of his Easter Ross connections and left behind a fine legacy

04 December 2021

Friends and family of the late Terry Duncan gathered in Tain to pay tribute.


SPONSORED CONTENT: Get into the festive spirit with Badachro Distillery

03 December 2021
SPONSORED CONTENT: Get into the festive spirit with Badachro Distillery

SPONSORED CONTENT: Get into the festive spirit with Badachro Distillery

03 December 2021

There is no better time of the year than Christmas and Hogmanay for a party, and nothing says party better than cocktails!


SPONSORED CONTENT: The future of the Rural Economy is ours to create with Harper Macleod

02 December 2021
SPONSORED CONTENT: The future of the Rural Economy is ours to create with Harper Macleod

SPONSORED CONTENT: The future of the Rural Economy is ours to create with Harper Macleod

02 December 2021

Chris Kerr reflects on some of the major themes which emerged from the recent Scottish Highlands and Islands Rural Economy Conference & Awards


VET TALK: Night walks can 'spook' your dog - here is how to stop it happening

01 December 2021
VET TALK: Night walks can 'spook' your dog - here is how to stop it happening

VET TALK: Night walks can 'spook' your dog - here is how to stop it happening

01 December 2021

Vet Alison Laurie-Chalmers says planning and assuring your dog is vital for a safe walk.


HEALTH MATTERS: NHS Highland's new strategy to meet demand

01 December 2021
HEALTH MATTERS: NHS Highland's new strategy to meet demand

HEALTH MATTERS: NHS Highland's new strategy to meet demand

01 December 2021

NHS Highland chief Pamela Dudek outlines plans for new strategy needed to meet increasing demand on healthcare services.


Christian Viewpoint: Highland MSP Kate Forbes doesn't leave her faith at home

28 November 2021
Christian Viewpoint: Highland MSP Kate Forbes doesn't leave her faith at home

Christian Viewpoint: Highland MSP Kate Forbes doesn't leave her faith at home

28 November 2021

In his Christian Viewpoint John Dempster explores the faith of Kate Forbes MSP.


Christian Viewpoint: 'Prayer sustains my spirit as breath sustains my body'

21 November 2021
Christian Viewpoint: 'Prayer sustains my spirit as breath sustains my body'

Christian Viewpoint: 'Prayer sustains my spirit as breath sustains my body'

21 November 2021

Richard Gamble aims to build a great Möbius strip comprising of a million bricks on a site near Birmingham – the “Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer”.


VET TALK: What is inflammatory bowel disease and what you can do about it

20 November 2021
VET TALK: What is inflammatory bowel disease and what you can do about it

VET TALK: What is inflammatory bowel disease and what you can do about it

20 November 2021

The cause of IBD is poorly understood but treatments are available once diagnosed.


Top Highland doctor flags concerns over Covid and Christmas

20 November 2021
Top Highland doctor flags concerns over Covid and Christmas

Top Highland doctor flags concerns over Covid and Christmas

20 November 2021

Dr Tim Allison discusses the surge of covid cases in schools and how to prepare for Christmas in this situation.


ASK THE DOC: With less sunlight around, how can I ensure I get enough vitamin D?

14 November 2021
ASK THE DOC: With less sunlight around, how can I ensure I get enough vitamin D?

ASK THE DOC: With less sunlight around, how can I ensure I get enough vitamin D?

14 November 2021

How can I make sure I'm getting enough vitamin D as the nights get darker?


Christian Viewpoint: Ross-shire author's account of grooming within church is a salutary story

14 November 2021
Christian Viewpoint: Ross-shire author's account of grooming within church is a salutary story

Christian Viewpoint: Ross-shire author's account of grooming within church is a salutary story

14 November 2021

There are valuable lessons from the brave account of a Black Isle author of grooming and sexual advances within the church.


VET TALK: Itchy Daisy had fleas – here's what needed done

13 November 2021
VET TALK: Itchy Daisy had fleas – here's what needed done

VET TALK: Itchy Daisy had fleas – here's what needed done

13 November 2021

Daisy was a beautiful, long-haired cat brought into the clinic as her owners had noted her scratching herself repeatedly.


Ross-shire through the Lens: Fiery sky over the Cromarty Firth

13 November 2021
Ross-shire through the Lens: Fiery sky over the Cromarty Firth

Ross-shire through the Lens: Fiery sky over the Cromarty Firth

13 November 2021

Ross-shire through the Lens puts your photos in the frame


HEALTH MATTERS: NHS is part of pollution problem but can play its part in the 'cure'

13 November 2021
HEALTH MATTERS: NHS is part of pollution problem but can play its part in the 'cure'

HEALTH MATTERS: NHS is part of pollution problem but can play its part in the 'cure'

13 November 2021

These stats might surprise you...


VET TALK: Itching for right answer to pet’s allergy problems

09 November 2021
VET TALK: Itching for right answer to pet’s allergy problems

VET TALK: Itching for right answer to pet’s allergy problems

09 November 2021

As the seasons change, falling leaves can affects dogs health through pollen and other toxins. Vet Alion Laurie explains how to look out for these.


From the Archives: Wanderer was a well-known face

08 November 2021
From the Archives: Wanderer was a well-known face

From the Archives: Wanderer was a well-known face

08 November 2021

Highland Archive Centre shares the story of a 'peculiar' pauper.


Business Briefing: Difficulties are still piling up for many north companies

08 November 2021
Business Briefing: Difficulties are still piling up for many north companies

Business Briefing: Difficulties are still piling up for many north companies

08 November 2021

David Richardson of the Federation of Small Businesses on continuing struggles for many Highland firms.


Inside Holyrood: COP26 should discuss land reform

05 November 2021
Inside Holyrood: COP26 should discuss land reform

Inside Holyrood: COP26 should discuss land reform

05 November 2021

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant on what needs to be done to tackle the climate crisis.


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