PICTURES: Ross-shire Journal looks back over 2021 in photographs as Dingwall Primary and Invergordon Distillery both marked milestones, strongman Tom Stoltman's dream came true and folk across the county rose to the Covid-19 challenge

By Gregor White

Published: 10:00, 01 January 2022

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50th anniversary of Dingwall Primary celebrated as former pupils who are now staff gather for a souvenir shot. Picture: Gary Anthony

IT was been another busy year across Ross – and amazingly Covid-19 was not the only story in town, even if it did sometimes feel that way!

From fun get-togethers to fantastic achievements, celebrations and more our photographers have been on hand to capture many of the vital moments that make up life in our little patch of the world.

Tom Stoltman with the trophy he has now finally received from the US from his runner-up slot in World's Strongest Man comp.

From the high of Invergordon athlete Tom Stoltman’s win in the World’s Strongest Man competition to the somewhat lower point of the same town’s Park Primary finding itself at the centre of another frightening blaze mystery – almost a year to the day on from the 2020 fire that destroyed a large part of the premises – they are all important events that need to be documented as part of our collective community life.

A snow day at Invergordon Golf Course for Indie Lamont. Picture: Callum Mackay

Hopefully you will agree, based on this small selection, our photographers often do a fantastic job of capturing a moment in a way that is truly unique and memorable.

We look forward to being part of many more of your stories in 2022 and beyond.

Invergordon Distillery mark their 60th anniversary with planted up barrels. Picture: James Mackenzie

A play scheme at The Field in Alness run by The Place youth group put smiles on many faces – amongst them Omar Ali. Picture: Callum Mackay

A second fire at Park Primary School in Invergordon was a definite low point. Picture: Callum Mackay

Crews from Fortrose, Avoch, Ardersier and Nairn took part in a row around Scotland event. part. Picture: Callum Mackay

Potholes on the Scotsburn road near Tain pointed out by Cllr Fiona Robertson. Picture: Callum Mackay

Cromarty Courthouse relaunches one of its eye-catching displays with new voices. Theo Seller did the honours for Sir Thomas Urquhart. Picture: James Mackenzie

Kimberley and Chris Stratford of KCT Community Fitness Gym told how their business had come through the pandemic crisis in good shape. Picture Gary Anthony.

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