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‘A story of love, longing, separation and costly personal growth’

When, if ever, is it right for Christians to compromise? That is a question within our latest Christian Viewpoint column.

Black Isle care home’s pride celebration: ‘Anger about inclusivity is sad to see’, say readers

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

Schilthorn’s revolving restaurant is a far cry from Ptarmigan’s locked doors on Cairn Gorm

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: John Davidson argues for a more relaxed approach to mountain access for Cairngorm funicular users as a new trial begins

‘Tain’s Bank of Scotland should be expanding, not closing’ says reader

Readers have shared their thoughts on the news from over the last week, with their letters to the editor.

‘Blaming Highland depopulation on housing is lazy’, readers say

We revealed that the pupil rolls of Wester Ross schools are being filled to only 31 per cent of their capacity — readers have shared their thoughts.

MP Angus MacDonald: ‘The Scottish Government is fully aware that our hospitals are full of elderly awaiting care packages’

He adds ‘many elderly family members sent hours from their families in Skye, Lochaber and Wester Ross to Inverness or central Scotland’.

Cash no longer king in city supermarkets

Colin Campbell on how shopping is becoming a less pleasant experience these days.

‘Cyclists should be banned on A835 Tarvie corkscrew’, say readers

Our readers have shared their thoughts on Ross-shire Journal news from the last week.

Walking the Cat’s Back circuit – Knockfarrel via Knockbain from Dingwall

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A longer approach to reach the hill fort at Knockfarrel sees John Davidson explore the ridges about the Ross-shire county town

Getting back to nature with easy walk between ancient bridges

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads to Ross-shire for a family stroll with an excellent playpark at the halfway point

With Kate Forbes going who will be the SNP’s next rising star?

Our columnist Colin Campbell ponders the fate of the SNP as Kate Forbes gets set to depart.

‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

Graham Smith, a former member of the North of Scotland Long Distance Walkers Association, shares the story of the group’s 10th anniversary trek

Housing crisis: ‘Stop people buying holiday homes’ say readers

Our readers have shared their thoughts on the news from the past week.

Do you agree with Colin Campbell’s views of seagull menace?

Colin Campbell attacks the official stance on dealing with problems caused by urban gulls.

Cromarty Firth councillor Richard Cross: ‘We live in a blame culture’

Newly-elected Cromarty Firth ward councillor Richard Cross believes he can make an impact as an independent, working with others.

Coigach house prices are £70,000 higher than Highland average

A new report from the NorthWest 2045 network, has outlined what challenges are being faced by north-west Highland residents.

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Thinking Drinkers Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting 25 Scottish pubs on a 1000-mile journey.

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‘A story of love, longing, separation and costly personal growth’

Black Isle care home’s pride celebration: ‘Anger about inclusivity is sad to see’, say readers

Black Isle care home’s pride celebration: ‘Anger about inclusivity is sad to see’, say readers

Schilthorn’s revolving restaurant is a far cry from Ptarmigan’s locked doors on Cairn Gorm

Schilthorn’s revolving restaurant is a far cry from Ptarmigan’s locked doors on Cairn Gorm

‘Tain’s Bank of Scotland should be expanding, not closing’ says reader

‘Tain’s Bank of Scotland should be expanding, not closing’ says reader

‘Blaming Highland depopulation on housing is lazy’, readers say

‘Blaming Highland depopulation on housing is lazy’, readers say

MP Angus MacDonald: ‘The Scottish Government is fully aware that our hospitals are full of elderly awaiting care packages’

MP Angus MacDonald: ‘The Scottish Government is fully aware that our hospitals are full of elderly awaiting care packages’

Cash no longer king in city supermarkets

Cash no longer king in city supermarkets

‘Cyclists should be banned on A835 Tarvie corkscrew’, say readers

‘Cyclists should be banned on A835 Tarvie corkscrew’, say readers

Walking the Cat’s Back circuit – Knockfarrel via Knockbain from Dingwall

Walking the Cat’s Back circuit – Knockfarrel via Knockbain from Dingwall

Getting back to nature with easy walk between ancient bridges

Getting back to nature with easy walk between ancient bridges

With Kate Forbes going who will be the SNP’s next rising star?

With Kate Forbes going who will be the SNP’s next rising star?

‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

Housing crisis: ‘Stop people buying holiday homes’ say readers

Housing crisis: ‘Stop people buying holiday homes’ say readers

Do you agree with Colin Campbell’s views of seagull menace?

Do you agree with Colin Campbell’s views of seagull menace?

Cromarty Firth councillor Richard Cross: ‘We live in a blame culture’

Cromarty Firth councillor Richard Cross: ‘We live in a blame culture’

Coigach house prices are £70,000 higher than Highland average

Coigach house prices are £70,000 higher than Highland average

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

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