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NICKY MARR: Selling up – for the right reasons

NICKY MARR: Selling up – for the right reasons

NICKY MARR: Selling up – for the right reasons

21 February 2024

The housing crisis here – as in other parts of Scotland – is well documented.


MOTORS: ‘Wimpy features’ go when Ineos Grenadier leaves road

MOTORS: ‘Wimpy features’ go when Ineos Grenadier leaves road

MOTORS: ‘Wimpy features’ go when Ineos Grenadier leaves road

18 February 2024

The Grenadier is designed to appeal to outdoor types, farmers and adventurers, says our columnist.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Never Gonna Quiz You Up

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Never Gonna Quiz You Up

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Never Gonna Quiz You Up

17 February 2024

This week's pinnacle was the first proper fundraiser that Courier content editor Andy Dixon and dance partner Ruth Mason organised – a quiz night.


COLIN CAMPBELL: No wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling under the strain

COLIN CAMPBELL: No wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling under the strain

COLIN CAMPBELL: No wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling under the strain

17 February 2024

The national health service is seldom out of the headlines these days for a range of negative reasons.


NHS HIGHLAND: It is time to take up vaccination offer

NHS HIGHLAND: It is time to take up vaccination offer

NHS HIGHLAND: It is time to take up vaccination offer

17 February 2024

Covid vaccine is still important especially for the most vulnerable, older people and those with reduced immunity, says Dr Tim Allison.


Blythswood's work reflects conviction that God cares for us

Blythswood's work reflects conviction that God cares for us

Blythswood's work reflects conviction that God cares for us

16 February 2024

Christians believe God is the source of wisdom to both discern what is happening, and understand how to respond, says our columnist.


NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

14 February 2024

Comparing the opportunities that a tiny 28-pupil school can provide with what can be offered in a city school, isn’t comparing like with like.


LUCY BEATTIE: Brexit has battered Highland food sector – but is there hope for change?

LUCY BEATTIE: Brexit has battered Highland food sector – but is there hope for change?

LUCY BEATTIE: Brexit has battered Highland food sector – but is there hope for change?

11 February 2024

What will shape the culinary landscape of the North Highlands post-Brexit – and can the spirit of love endure?


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Thank you for all your support so far

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Thank you for all your support so far

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Thank you for all your support so far

10 February 2024

Get a year’s subscription to The Inverness Courier for a £25 charity donation. The deal is in aid of Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre.


COLIN CAMPBELL: From personal experience, no wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling right now

COLIN CAMPBELL: From personal experience, no wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling right now

COLIN CAMPBELL: From personal experience, no wonder the ‘free’ NHS is buckling right now

10 February 2024

The health service is seldom out of the headlines these days for a range of negative reasons.


KAREN ANDERSON: Back into the Universal Credit maze with son's long-term wellbeing in mind

KAREN ANDERSON: Back into the Universal Credit maze with son's long-term wellbeing in mind

KAREN ANDERSON: Back into the Universal Credit maze with son's long-term wellbeing in mind

10 February 2024

'It’s not easy, but essential and will support him when I am no longer able to – hopefully many years in the future.'


Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

06 February 2024

He says 'decisions by SNP and Green ministers in Edinburgh that will have a real impact on life here in the Highlands.'


HEALTH MATTERS: Medicines have their place but are not the only answer

HEALTH MATTERS: Medicines have their place but are not the only answer

HEALTH MATTERS: Medicines have their place but are not the only answer

05 February 2024

Almost all of us will use medicines and tablets either regularly or occasionally.


COLIN CAMPBELL: After WhatsApp humiliation, are we any better prepared for the next Great Plague?

COLIN CAMPBELL: After WhatsApp humiliation, are we any better prepared for the next Great Plague?

COLIN CAMPBELL: After WhatsApp humiliation, are we any better prepared for the next Great Plague?

05 February 2024

'Sturgeon has been hung out to dry for deleting any humiliation she might have suffered through WhatsApp exchanges, and maybe she deserves to be.'


From the archive: Collection highlights the fascinating story of the Highland Hospice

From the archive: Collection highlights the fascinating story of the Highland Hospice

From the archive: Collection highlights the fascinating story of the Highland Hospice

04 February 2024

Among the collections stored at the Highland Archive Centre are documents associated with the history of the Highland Hospice.


Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We're a man down... so, come and join us!

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We're a man down... so, come and join us!

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: We're a man down... so, come and join us!

03 February 2024

There's one missing puzzle piece so if you know a man aged between 45-ish and 69-ish who wants to join the fun, please don't hesitate to contact us.


Ross-shire Journal old files: 100, 40 and 25 years ago

Ross-shire Journal old files: 100, 40 and 25 years ago

Ross-shire Journal old files: 100, 40 and 25 years ago

03 February 2024

A dip into the old files from 1924, 19884 and 1999.


NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

31 January 2024

What is really important, is to keep abreast of the issues that I can do something about.


Miss Scotland leads the toast at seven-course dinner at luxury Highland hotel

Miss Scotland leads the toast at seven-course dinner at luxury Highland hotel

Miss Scotland leads the toast at seven-course dinner at luxury Highland hotel

30 January 2024

Chelsie Allison was the guest of honour at Kincraig Castle Hotel's Burns Night.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the slide to the setting of The Traitors finale – Evanton's Pink House

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the slide to the setting of The Traitors finale – Evanton's Pink House

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the slide to the setting of The Traitors finale – Evanton's Pink House

29 January 2024

Hector Mackenzie takes a stroll to one of Ross-shire's most intriguing landmarks which featured in the first series of the popular BBC TV show


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