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ARIANE BURGESS: If you want progressive green policies, you need to vote for the Scottish Greens

She says ‘The SNP Scottish Government is reversing, diminishing, or abandoning all this progress’.

PICTURES: Dingwall’s Great Feil Maree was a big success thanks to community effort

The Great Feil Maree combined stalls, music and a classic car rally, allowing groups to raise funds for a variety of causes.

WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson joins volunteers in the Cairngorms National Park as they help keep mountain paths in good working order

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: What is the secret of real happiness?

What a lovely sunny Saturday we had a couple of weeks ago! There is so much to enjoy in the Highlands, so much evident happiness.

LETTERS: Are Invergordon cruises ‘horrendous’ or ‘fantastic’?

Our readers took to the Ross-shire Journal Facebook page to share their opinion.

NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

The book was designed to help men cook good and nutritious food while away for weeks at sea.

KAREN ANDERSON: ‘They can’t fix my complaint because of my complaint!’

“I thought I was on top of everything, and then it all gained a head of steam, and I was just running to catch up all the time.”

RHODA GRANT: ‘The SNP blame others for their budget cuts but this is well-rehearsed rhetoric’

She says ‘The SNP need to take ownership of their mishandling of the finances and have proven they cannot be trusted with taxpayers’ money’.

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.

COLIN CAMPBELL: Winter blow to pensioners as Chancellor shames Labour

“This slashing of the fuel payment looked a harsh decision in mid-summer and it will look even more so as the days shorten and the temperatures fall.”

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Landmarks in and around Cromarty

Ordnance Survey maps are a great resource for anyone studying local history or family historians looking to gain a greater understanding of the area.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

John Davidson finds time for a nice circuit on the mountain bike, visiting some fine features of the national park

Why does Scotland need a theological college when traditional belief seems to be declining?

Highland Theological College trains and equips people who want to support the church, or other Christian organisations, says our columnist.

Why does Scotland need a theological college when traditional belief seems to be declining?

Highland Theological College trains and equips people who want to support the church, or other Christian organisations, says our columnist.

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

Asking about suicide, without judgement and with compassion, can give someone space and time to breath and think ‘there may be another way’.

Fortrose toilet vandals — ‘what exactly is their point?’ ask readers

Ross-shire Journal readers took to social media to share their thoughts on the issue.

RHODA GRANT: Movement needed on Highland healthcare and rail

As the Parliament goes back after the summer recess, I look forward to raising the issues that affect Caithness and the Highlands and Islands.

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ARIANE BURGESS: If you want progressive green policies, you need to vote for the Scottish Greens

PICTURES: Dingwall’s Great Feil Maree was a big success thanks to community effort

PICTURES: Dingwall’s Great Feil Maree was a big success thanks to community effort

WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: What is the secret of real happiness?

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: What is the secret of real happiness?

LETTERS: Are Invergordon cruises ‘horrendous’ or ‘fantastic’?

LETTERS: Are Invergordon cruises ‘horrendous’ or ‘fantastic’?

NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

KAREN ANDERSON: ‘They can’t fix my complaint because of my complaint!’

KAREN ANDERSON: ‘They can’t fix my complaint because of my complaint!’

RHODA GRANT: ‘The SNP blame others for their budget cuts but this is well-rehearsed rhetoric’

RHODA GRANT: ‘The SNP blame others for their budget cuts but this is well-rehearsed rhetoric’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

COLIN CAMPBELL: Winter blow to pensioners as Chancellor shames Labour

COLIN CAMPBELL: Winter blow to pensioners as Chancellor shames Labour

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Landmarks in and around Cromarty

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Landmarks in and around Cromarty

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

Why does Scotland need a theological college when traditional belief seems to be declining?

Why does Scotland need a theological college when traditional belief seems to be declining?

Why does Scotland need a theological college when traditional belief seems to be declining?

Why does Scotland need a theological college when traditional belief seems to be declining?

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

Fortrose toilet vandals — ‘what exactly is their point?’ ask readers

Fortrose toilet vandals — ‘what exactly is their point?’ ask readers

RHODA GRANT: Movement needed on Highland healthcare and rail

RHODA GRANT: Movement needed on Highland healthcare and rail

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