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Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

Let the stairs take the strain - it’s better for your health!

11 May 2025

Someone once had the idea of chipping away at stone or using wood to make flatter areas to climb and reduce the chance of falling on a slippery slope.


Sweet taste of success - in business and in faith

Sweet taste of success - in business and in faith

Sweet taste of success - in business and in faith

10 May 2025

Finlay Macdonald is the engaging 26-year-old entrepreneur who launched Chocolates of Glenshiel 10 years ago.


Inverness Cathedral attack should NOT be met with Christian forgiveness

Inverness Cathedral attack should NOT be met with Christian forgiveness

Inverness Cathedral attack should NOT be met with Christian forgiveness

08 May 2025

The graffiti daubed outrage of a vandalism attack on Inverness Cathedral was described by its Provost, the Very Revd Sarah Murray, as "disappointing".


Tain locals highlight ‘danger’ of ‘short-sighted’ proposal that risks loss of swimming pool

Tain locals highlight ‘danger’ of ‘short-sighted’ proposal that risks loss of swimming pool

Tain locals highlight ‘danger’ of ‘short-sighted’ proposal that risks loss of swimming pool

07 May 2025

A Highland Council review on the future of Tain’s main leisure facility could see the town lose its only swimming pool.


Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

06 May 2025

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone


Would society benefit from a more military mindset?

Would society benefit from a more military mindset?

Would society benefit from a more military mindset?

04 May 2025

The Army Careers Office in Inverness, in Lower Bridge Street, has long been a highly militarised incursion into the town and city centre.


Jesus is present in every positive small moment of life

Jesus is present in every positive small moment of life

Jesus is present in every positive small moment of life

04 May 2025

Stations of the Resurrection is an exhibition of paintings which local artists, many members of the Art Society of Inverness, have donated.


Teenager’s first solo trip abroad: ‘I doubt they missed my eyerolls’

Teenager’s first solo trip abroad: ‘I doubt they missed my eyerolls’

Teenager’s first solo trip abroad: ‘I doubt they missed my eyerolls’

04 May 2025

Solo travelling abroad for the first time at 19, Ross-shire Journal reporter Iona MacDonald shares her experience visiting Barcelona’s famous church.


Glimpses of God can be unsatisfactory - but Jesus shows the way

Glimpses of God can be unsatisfactory - but Jesus shows the way

Glimpses of God can be unsatisfactory - but Jesus shows the way

27 April 2025

In Gaelic, the word “turadh” denotes a dry spell between clouds in which the sun breaks through.


Is new football regulator the way forward for the beautiful game?

Is new football regulator the way forward for the beautiful game?

Is new football regulator the way forward for the beautiful game?

26 April 2025

I have supported Inverness Caley Thistle since their first game and shared in their highs and lows, almost like an extension of everyday family life.


Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

21 April 2025

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and NHS Highland is taking the opportunity to raise awareness of bowel screening, which aims to spot IT early.


Government needs to get a grip in face of legal threats

Government needs to get a grip in face of legal threats

Government needs to get a grip in face of legal threats

21 April 2025

Ten years ago John Swinney advised me that we as a government must never be defeated in court actions, because it would damage our reputation.


Warm glow from castle heralds exciting days ahead

Warm glow from castle heralds exciting days ahead

Warm glow from castle heralds exciting days ahead

20 April 2025

On an icy night in early February a surprise spectacle on the riverside stopped me in my tracks.


Rural councillor voices support for Ullapool trans man speaking out

Rural councillor voices support for Ullapool trans man speaking out

Rural councillor voices support for Ullapool trans man speaking out

15 April 2025

Our readers have shared their thoughts on the news throughout last week.


‘Tears welled up as we saw a veteran with no arms or legs going through physiotherapy’

‘Tears welled up as we saw a veteran with no arms or legs going through physiotherapy’

‘Tears welled up as we saw a veteran with no arms or legs going through physiotherapy’

14 April 2025

West Ross-shire MP Angus MacDonald recalls taking ambulances to war-torn Ukraine.


Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

13 April 2025

This story invites readers to open their eyes to new ways of seeing the world, says our columnist.


Is this the end of the special relationship between the UK and the US?

Is this the end of the special relationship between the UK and the US?

Is this the end of the special relationship between the UK and the US?

12 April 2025

President Trump’s recent Executive Order creates worldwide stooshie.


Coire Glas could double GB power storage – but natural loch is a place of beauty

Coire Glas could double GB power storage – but natural loch is a place of beauty

Coire Glas could double GB power storage – but natural loch is a place of beauty

06 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS On a trip up two familiar Munros, John Davidson contemplates the changing face of a mountain set to become a huge hydro-electric store


Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

Five years after Covid tourism gloom, now we could be taxing them

06 April 2025

Short memories over the impact of Covid on lifeline tourism, says Colin Campbell, amidst debate over tourist tax.


OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

05 April 2025

Our readers took to social media to share their thoughts on the planned upgrading works for the rail line north of Dingwall.


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