Give me perspective

Storm Eowyn’s first dramatic effects are already being felt in the Highlands this morning in the shape of a wipe-out of transport services.

The community has rallied around the family of a young girl diagnosed with an extremely rare degenerative condition.

Don Cowie has hailed three of his young talents, who he says feel like new signings after their loans away in the first half of the season.

Cathma ‘Katack’ Thomson passed away earlier in January aged 80, and was best known locally for her teacher at Gairloch High School from 1980 to 2003.

A Black Isler in the US reflects: ‘This time around, there are no grown-ups in the room to prevent Trump doing what he wants.’

Striker disappointed with Saturday’s result.

As a 16-year-old the forward was bed-ridden for three months after needing surgery on both knees at the same time.

While the two sides are no strangers to high-stakes matches, both teams have reason to be confident going into this weekend.

A Ross-shire MSP who has also worked as a pharmacist is encouraging all eligible people in Highland to get their winter flu jag.

Former Ross-shire Journal printer Tommy MacDonald spotted the familiar looking piece of kit through the window while walking in Inverness.

Gadgets and tools can remind someone to take medication, notify if a person has a fall, or alert if someone wanders outside when it might be unsafe.

The rules they apparently are governed by have to take priority over actual needs, our columnist’s relative discovered.

How many of these pictures and stories from the past 12 months do you remember - and who do you recognise?

The Catwalk for a Cause fashion show raises funds for Highland Hospice and gives a platform for those experiencing the cancer journey.

Nobody travelled further than Ross County in the Scottish Premiership over the Christmas and New Year period.

Invergordon Academy winter ball picture spread; Alness hub faces challenges; biogas plant back in the frame; Dingwall developments on horizon.

A tragic death triggered tributes to an Alness man; Easter Ross residents were angry about a proposed biogas plant and we launched a blood campaign.

A world champion at 10 from Alness; Ruralympic glory for Black Isle SWI team and breakthrough hopes in Wester Ross affordable housing trailblazer.

There was a lot happening in September. Continuing our glance back over the year in front page stories and photos.

Missing boy triggers massive Easter Ross response; tractor-daft tot at Black Isle Show; Save Our Gymnastics Club and designer heads for Big Apple.