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HEALTH MATTERS: Courageous conversations can prevent pain for your family

06 January 2024
HEALTH MATTERS: Courageous conversations can prevent pain for your family

HEALTH MATTERS: Courageous conversations can prevent pain for your family

06 January 2024

Not having Power of Attorney secured can create delays in accessing necessary services or being in hospital longer than required, says our columnist.


Cromarty History Society member shares insight into 19th century Black Isle heritage

01 January 2024
Cromarty History Society member shares insight into 19th century Black Isle heritage

Cromarty History Society member shares insight into 19th century Black Isle heritage

01 January 2024

Ross Couper, who has lived in Cromarty for many years and has a family history in the town and wider area, spanning many generations.


Your life in stars: What does 2024 have in store for you?

31 December 2023
Your life in stars: What does 2024 have in store for you?

Your life in stars: What does 2024 have in store for you?

31 December 2023

The horoscopes for year ahead, by Patrick Arundell


FROM THE ARCHIVES: Looking back on another busy year in Highlands

31 December 2023
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Looking back on another busy year in Highlands

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Looking back on another busy year in Highlands

31 December 2023

This was a busy year for the Highland Archive Centre, with lots of researchers through the doors and lots of enquiries answered by the archive team.


Nature worries in Highlands are tip of the iceberg – but unlike the Titanic, we can avoid it

31 December 2023
Nature worries in Highlands are tip of the iceberg – but unlike the Titanic, we can avoid it

Nature worries in Highlands are tip of the iceberg – but unlike the Titanic, we can avoid it

31 December 2023

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong


MasterChef star's Hogmanay tips: It’s a marathon, not a sprint

30 December 2023
MasterChef star's Hogmanay tips: It’s a marathon, not a sprint

MasterChef star's Hogmanay tips: It’s a marathon, not a sprint

30 December 2023

The key – as with all things around the festive season – is to keep it simple, says Inverness-born Sarah Rankin.


'The shipboard lights of the George Robb began to dim as she became engulfed in the towering seas'

27 December 2023
'The shipboard lights of the George Robb began to dim as she became engulfed in the towering seas'

'The shipboard lights of the George Robb began to dim as she became engulfed in the towering seas'

27 December 2023

Kevin Green recalls the stormy December night in 1959 when the ill-fated trawler George Robb went down off Duncansby Head


Ross-shire meeting with literary hero who changed my life didn't disappoint

17 December 2023
Ross-shire meeting with literary hero who changed my life didn't disappoint

Ross-shire meeting with literary hero who changed my life didn't disappoint

17 December 2023

Byrne had a kindness and graciousness, a way of welcoming others, bringing them in, that I have not found elsewhere.


What it's like to be diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 16

16 December 2023
What it's like to be diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 16

What it's like to be diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 16

16 December 2023

Leoni shares her story of both heartbreak, as well as how love and family time helped her deal with the major lifestyle change.


Highland winners at Scottish Thistle Awards National Final

05 December 2023
Highland winners at Scottish Thistle Awards National Final

Highland winners at Scottish Thistle Awards National Final

05 December 2023

Businesses and individuals in the Highland tourism and events industry have received recognition at Scotland’s premier tourism and events awards.


NHS HIGHLAND: Could you became a volunteers who helps make the health service tick?

05 December 2023
NHS HIGHLAND: Could you became a volunteers who helps make the health service tick?

NHS HIGHLAND: Could you became a volunteers who helps make the health service tick?

05 December 2023

The contribution of these volunteers has meant that they have become valued and key members of our workforce, says our columnist.


Highland Archive Centre records offer a glimpse into women’s lives in centuries past

03 December 2023
Highland Archive Centre records offer a glimpse into women’s lives in centuries past

Highland Archive Centre records offer a glimpse into women’s lives in centuries past

03 December 2023

Historic papers offer a glimpse into the lives of women in the Highlands in centuries long ago.


Your Highland garden can make the perfect nature reserve

26 November 2023
Your Highland garden can make the perfect nature reserve

Your Highland garden can make the perfect nature reserve

26 November 2023

Making Space for Nature by Fiona MacLean


OBITUARY: The Highlander who brought sea eagles back to Britain

20 November 2023
OBITUARY: The Highlander who brought sea eagles back to Britain

OBITUARY: The Highlander who brought sea eagles back to Britain

20 November 2023

John Love managed the project which was intended to last only six weeks. In the event it went on for over 10 years.


NHS HIGHLAND: Why this blood type is 'extremely valuable' – and why we'd love to see new donors before Christmas

19 November 2023
NHS HIGHLAND: Why this blood type is 'extremely valuable' – and why we'd love to see new donors before Christmas

NHS HIGHLAND: Why this blood type is 'extremely valuable' – and why we'd love to see new donors before Christmas

19 November 2023

Inverness Donor Centre is open on Boxing Day and January 2.


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Protect us from unnecessary industrialisation in countryside 'because we're worth it'

18 November 2023
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Protect us from unnecessary industrialisation in countryside 'because we're worth it'

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Protect us from unnecessary industrialisation in countryside 'because we're worth it'

18 November 2023

Letters to the editor appear in the Ross-shire Journal every week. It's your chance to share your views.


SARAH RANKIN: Turn your hand to these 'made with love' gifts and conquer Christmas consumerism

18 November 2023
SARAH RANKIN: Turn your hand to these 'made with love' gifts and conquer Christmas consumerism

SARAH RANKIN: Turn your hand to these 'made with love' gifts and conquer Christmas consumerism

18 November 2023

Use your imagination – and knowledge of the recipient – to come up with the perfect Christmas gift.


Ross-shire couple's 'selfless efforts and care' of war graves is honoured

17 November 2023
Ross-shire couple's 'selfless efforts and care' of war graves is honoured

Ross-shire couple's 'selfless efforts and care' of war graves is honoured

17 November 2023

The squadron lost 39 of its men and women when at Tain and 21 are buried in the St Duthus graveyard.


Hearts warmed and toes kept tapping at Dingwall club night

14 November 2023
Hearts warmed and toes kept tapping at Dingwall club night

Hearts warmed and toes kept tapping at Dingwall club night

14 November 2023

Guests headed to Dingwall from all directions to join local players on another entertaining night.


Calm after the storm embraced on Dingwall Field Club outing

14 November 2023
Calm after the storm embraced on Dingwall Field Club outing

Calm after the storm embraced on Dingwall Field Club outing

14 November 2023

The more settled weather was a bonus for this November outing.


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