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Funeral will be ‘final and poignant goodbye’ to Queen, says First Minister

19 September 2022
Funeral will be ‘final and poignant goodbye’ to Queen, says First Minister

Funeral will be ‘final and poignant goodbye’ to Queen, says First Minister

19 September 2022

The Queen’s funeral will be a “final and poignant goodbye” to the late monarch, Nicola Sturgeon has said.


HEALTH MATTERS: The 'flow' problems faced by NHS Highland – and how you might be able to help

11 September 2022
HEALTH MATTERS: The 'flow' problems faced by NHS Highland – and how you might be able to help

HEALTH MATTERS: The 'flow' problems faced by NHS Highland – and how you might be able to help

11 September 2022

Emergency departments (A&Es) across the country are under significant pressure, and the department at Raigmore Hospital is no different.


SSE Renewables generates benefits for people and their communities

08 September 2022
SSE Renewables generates benefits for people and their communities

SSE Renewables generates benefits for people and their communities

08 September 2022

SSE Renewables has been continuing to invest in the Highlands and Islands to ensure that communities are supported towards net zero.


From the Archive: A tale of wrongful incarceration

04 September 2022
From the Archive: A tale of wrongful incarceration

From the Archive: A tale of wrongful incarceration

04 September 2022

A TALE of 'wrongful incarceration' in a 19th century lunatic asylum is among the real-life stories uncovered in the Highland Archive Centre.


Tribute to violinist, educator and mentor to generations of musicians

03 September 2022
Tribute to violinist, educator and mentor to generations of musicians

Tribute to violinist, educator and mentor to generations of musicians

03 September 2022

Archie Gillies, violinist, educator and mentor to generations of amateur musicians in the north, has died aged 95.


OBITUARY: Dr Peter Tilbrook

28 August 2022
OBITUARY: Dr Peter Tilbrook

OBITUARY: Dr Peter Tilbrook

28 August 2022

Very many people around the UK have expressed their sadness at the recent death of Dr Peter Tilbrook who had lived in Cromarty for 47 years.


SPONSORED CONTENT: ABC? It’s easy as 123. What separated parents are responsible for when it comes to their child’s education. With Harper Macleod

26 August 2022
SPONSORED CONTENT: ABC? It’s easy as 123. What separated parents are responsible for when it comes to their child’s education. With Harper Macleod

SPONSORED CONTENT: ABC? It’s easy as 123. What separated parents are responsible for when it comes to their child’s education. With Harper Macleod

26 August 2022

As the schools return, my thoughts turn to education and opportunity.


SUSAN BIRSE: Why a ban on smoking in hospital grounds needs to be heeded

21 August 2022
SUSAN BIRSE: Why a ban on smoking in hospital grounds needs to be heeded

SUSAN BIRSE: Why a ban on smoking in hospital grounds needs to be heeded

21 August 2022

We know that smoking is bad for our health – and for the health of people around us exposed to second-hand smoke.


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Ross-shire Journal comment

13 August 2022
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Ross-shire Journal comment

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Ross-shire Journal comment

13 August 2022

With the loss of Deborah James, who lived with cancer for six years, it is not surprising that death is at the front of many people’s minds.


ASK THE DOC: What should I do about sunburn?

13 August 2022
ASK THE DOC: What should I do about sunburn?

ASK THE DOC: What should I do about sunburn?

13 August 2022

What to do if you have overdone it on the sunbathing and get burned?


Why nursing is a good career option for men as well as woman

07 August 2022
Why nursing is a good career option for men as well as woman

Why nursing is a good career option for men as well as woman

07 August 2022

Stereotyping nursing as a feminine career is a major constraint on recruiting men agrees north nursing director.


DR LAURA RYAN: My OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) is crippling my life

07 August 2022
DR LAURA RYAN: My OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) is crippling my life

DR LAURA RYAN: My OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) is crippling my life

07 August 2022

I feel like my OCD is taking over my life. How can I find ways to manage symptoms?


Sponsored content: Crofting law and land reform with Harper Macleod

29 July 2022
Sponsored content: Crofting law and land reform with Harper Macleod

Sponsored content: Crofting law and land reform with Harper Macleod

29 July 2022

It’s likely that crofting reform will move up the Scottish Government’s agenda


SPONSORED CONTENT: Connecting Carers has introduced a new Wellbeing Service

22 July 2022
SPONSORED CONTENT: Connecting Carers has introduced a new Wellbeing Service

SPONSORED CONTENT: Connecting Carers has introduced a new Wellbeing Service

22 July 2022

Dingwall-based charity Connecting Carers has introduced a new Highland-wide service.


JAMIE STONE: 'It was clear things were pretty terminal for Mr Johnson'

16 July 2022
JAMIE STONE: 'It was clear things were pretty terminal for Mr Johnson'

JAMIE STONE: 'It was clear things were pretty terminal for Mr Johnson'

16 July 2022

Last Wednesday was a day that will stick in my memory for a very long time indeed.


JACKIE AGNEW: Health matters - you can get some medications prescribed from your pharmacist?

15 July 2022
JACKIE AGNEW: Health matters - you can get some medications prescribed from your pharmacist?

JACKIE AGNEW: Health matters - you can get some medications prescribed from your pharmacist?

15 July 2022

If you need contraception, support to stop smoking, or advice on a minor ailment, you can go straight to your pharmacist for help.


DR NICK BARNES: Difficult feelings like 'eco anxiety' can be the fuel for positive change

10 July 2022
DR NICK BARNES: Difficult feelings like 'eco anxiety' can be the fuel for positive change

DR NICK BARNES: Difficult feelings like 'eco anxiety' can be the fuel for positive change

10 July 2022

With the first Highland Climate Festival recently concluded one can’t help but be inspired by the energy and diversity of activities and ideas.


Easter Ross man's NC500 unicycle bid to help recovering alcoholics

08 July 2022
Easter Ross man's NC500 unicycle bid to help recovering alcoholics

Easter Ross man's NC500 unicycle bid to help recovering alcoholics

08 July 2022

He's a man on a mission to help recovering alcoholics using a method he says has 'unheard of' success rates.


KATE PATIENCE-QUATE: We can’t wait to welcome you back to visit loved ones in hospital

03 July 2022
KATE PATIENCE-QUATE: We can’t wait to welcome you back to visit loved ones in hospital

KATE PATIENCE-QUATE: We can’t wait to welcome you back to visit loved ones in hospital

03 July 2022

The importance of visiting within hospitals cannot be overstated, bringing comfort to both those receiving visitors and to those visiting.


From the Archive: Kessock Bridge's milestone anniversary draws near

03 July 2022
From the Archive: Kessock Bridge's milestone anniversary draws near

From the Archive: Kessock Bridge's milestone anniversary draws near

03 July 2022

THIS year marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Kessock Bridge, writes the Highland Archive Centre.


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