Community

'With the rising food costs, we felt it was our responsibility to open our doors wider and offer a warm meal to those who might benefit from it.'

A flavour of what's on across Ross-shire over the coming days.

Ross-shire residents forced to jump out of the way of traffic in fear for their lives are being backed by their MSP in a new campaign.

A Highland charity which tackles poverty, homelessness and long-term unemployment has had one of its hardest – but most successful – years.

Two Ross-shire area committees are set to amalgamated, Highland Council has revealed.

Isobel Murray, who died last week, was a volunteer with the hospice for more than 30 years and was part of the Golspie Area Fundraising Group.

A local good cause will benefit from a share of proceeds.

The Highlands can be transformed in winter, but people are being warned that conditions can leave little room for error in the hills.

A historic vacant building known to music fest fans around the world is set for life as a wedding venue after plans at Belladrum Farm were approved.

The business operates several homes across the Highlands including Tain, Muir of Ord and Fortrose.

A spectacular entrance in Kyle of Lochalsh from the merry man in red who had 100-plus kids awaiting his arrival.

The helipad was the result of a determined community campaign, the hard work of volunteers and generous support from HELP.

Thoughts at Ross-shire's largest secondary school are already turning to next year's Christmas Fair after the success of last week's event.

A popular member of staff at a Ross-shire hospital received a rousing send off on his retiral after 44 years.

Highland Council's parking enforcement team is reminding drivers that pavement parking is now an offence.

Long-serving members of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue have been honoured with the Distinguished Service Award for decades given to the essential service.

A recent report has highlighted Highland Hospice's community partnerships and how these enable the delivery of vital care services locally.

'It also shows what can be done with important buildings that are lying empty and neglected in many towns.'

People put off by the hustle and bustle of the supermarket shop are being offered a welcome respite from the Dingwall branch of a national retailer.

Lifelong reader of the Ross-shire Journal, Katharine Ross also keeps an eye on Ross County scores every week.