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I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.

If funded properly remote rural schools can be beacons of light and hope to reversing rural depopulation, the alternative is not an option.

All of us amateur dancers will be forever thankful to anyone who has put their hand in their pocket to support us while we’ve been learning to dance.

The gear selector is on a stalk behind the steering wheel and brings a new take to the old idea of column shift, says our columnist.

With less than a month to go, the dancing is a consistent thought.

Walking, cycling or gardening is good for our health - but we may need to be cautious about a sudden increase in activity, says our columnist.

Toyotas are renowned for their sturdiness and reliability, says our columnist.

A Ross-shire parent who has seen for himself the difference properly resourced schools can make has his say.

Our fundraising activities have come in many forms – and there are still a variety to go – and all in aid of Highland Hospice & Inverness Ice Centre.

For over 20 years I was allergic to cats. Not the slight sneezy type of allergic either.

The Highland Archie Centre boasts a fascinating wealth of material associated with the region’s musical past - with some of it dating back centuries.

It’s reassuring to know there are some things you can rely on. In my experience one of them is a Honda.

None of us will ever know how many families our fundraising efforts have made a difference to, which makes it all the more important and special.

Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.

Columnist David Stewart explores the importance of defence spending in an increasingly unstable world.

Our public health department has two principal priorities as part of work to improve and protect the health of Highland people, writes Dr Tim Allison.

It’s said you get what you pay for and in the case of the latest version of Dacia’s small SUV, the Duster, that’s a terrific deal.

'It’s lonely sometimes. There’s lots of sun. Usually. I’ve made some great friends, and overall, it’s been a huge big adventure.'

Fundraising powerhouses Angela Urquhart and Beth Saunders have raised nearly £25,000 between them for Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.

We are surely called to share ‘the magnetic love of Jesus’ in actions as well as in words, says our columnist.