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12 Ross-shire Journal pictures that help sum up a remarkable year





OVER the course of the last week on our website, we have been taking a look back at the Ross-shire Journal’s front page stories published during the past 12 months.

You’ll find a month-by-month review here with links to all of the stories mentioned.

Fyrish Gymnastics Club youngsters notched up more successes on the floor whilst simultaneously fighting for the future of their premises. Picture: Fyrish Gymnastics Club
Fyrish Gymnastics Club youngsters notched up more successes on the floor whilst simultaneously fighting for the future of their premises. Picture: Fyrish Gymnastics Club

Read our coverage of Fyrish Gymnastics Club

Molly Robertson (10) taking Highland Dancing by storm after starting competitively 18 months ago. The North Kessock lass was targeting world championships as a future goal.
Molly Robertson (10) taking Highland Dancing by storm after starting competitively 18 months ago. The North Kessock lass was targeting world championships as a future goal.

Read Molly’s story (so far!) here

Tom and Sinead Stoltman holding the World's Strongest Man trophy after the Invergordon powerhouse's win in the USA.Picture courtesy of Sinead Stoltman.
Tom and Sinead Stoltman holding the World's Strongest Man trophy after the Invergordon powerhouse's win in the USA.Picture courtesy of Sinead Stoltman.

Tom reveals secret of his success

They reflect a very busy year with a wide variety of stories. With our digital first strategy, you’ll be seeing more exclusive Ross-shire stories for the first time on our website as we roll into 2025.

Here, we share just a small selection of the photos and some of the front pages from those included in the online review.

There was an amazing local response when a seven-year-old boy went missing on Fyrish. He was found four hours later.
There was an amazing local response when a seven-year-old boy went missing on Fyrish. He was found four hours later.

Family’s Fyrish ordeal brings out best in Easter Ross community

Reece Mitchell, who died at the age of 10, with mum Donna. The Black Isle family’s efforts to make every moment of his short life count touched the hearts of thousands.
Reece Mitchell, who died at the age of 10, with mum Donna. The Black Isle family’s efforts to make every moment of his short life count touched the hearts of thousands.

Reece’s mum on her son’s shining legacy

Our small team was proud to have been shortlisted for the newspaper of the year accolade in this year’s Highlands and Islands Media Awards.

We’ll continue to do our utmost to cover this fantastic news patch to the best of our ability into 2025.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed - whether that be sending us picture and story ideas, sharing photographs for our Ross-shire through the Lens feature or taking part in our weekly prize crossword competition, run in conjunction with sponsor Glenmorangie.

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2024 UHI graduation ceremony Emily Gray. Picture: Callum Mackay.
2024 UHI graduation ceremony Emily Gray. Picture: Callum Mackay.

How guide dog April changed my life

Siobhan Mackenzie wearing her Macleod silk tartan gown with seventy handmade satin roses on the skirt at the New York City event at which she was hailed an inspirational young Scot.
Siobhan Mackenzie wearing her Macleod silk tartan gown with seventy handmade satin roses on the skirt at the New York City event at which she was hailed an inspirational young Scot.

PICTURES: New York City accolade for Siobhan

Invergordon RNLI volunteers welcomed cast and crew from Easter Ross MusicalTheatre to the lifeboat station for a cheque presentation from a recent show coinciding withanniversary celebrations. The maritime town has a proud association with the RNLI reflected in its mural trail.
Invergordon RNLI volunteers welcomed cast and crew from Easter Ross MusicalTheatre to the lifeboat station for a cheque presentation from a recent show coinciding withanniversary celebrations. The maritime town has a proud association with the RNLI reflected in its mural trail.

Easter Ross Musical Theatre’s tribute to local RNLI on special occasion

Can Dingwall revamp change face of county town?

Invergordon Academy pupils helped to organise their own Winter Ball.Picture: Callum Mackay.
Invergordon Academy pupils helped to organise their own Winter Ball.Picture: Callum Mackay.

PICTURES: Invergordon pupils celebrate in style at Winter Ball

Rhoderick Hubbard surrounded by Dingwall Sawmills' workmates at his retiral. He worked with the firm for over 40 years and was hailed for his great work ethic which influenced others. Picture: Dingwall Sawmills
Rhoderick Hubbard surrounded by Dingwall Sawmills' workmates at his retiral. He worked with the firm for over 40 years and was hailed for his great work ethic which influenced others. Picture: Dingwall Sawmills

Rhoderick hailed after 43-year career

Three generations Dave, Sorley and Dougal Lawson enjoy the Black Isle Show. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Three generations Dave, Sorley and Dougal Lawson enjoy the Black Isle Show. Picture: Callum Mackay.

‘Tractor-daft’ lad living his best life at Black Isle Show

Jackie Sutherland and Sonny Rhind gearing up for Strictly Inverness. Sonny lost twin brother Alasdair during the year but vowed the show would go on after pledging to help Highland Hospcie raise funds through the event. The couple raked in thousands after stepping in to replace another who pulled out of the event. Picture: Callum Mackay.
Jackie Sutherland and Sonny Rhind gearing up for Strictly Inverness. Sonny lost twin brother Alasdair during the year but vowed the show would go on after pledging to help Highland Hospcie raise funds through the event. The couple raked in thousands after stepping in to replace another who pulled out of the event. Picture: Callum Mackay.

The show must go on for Sonny as he steps up for Strictly

Jane Buckley went the extra mile and then some after first teaching herself to walk again following a period of ill health. She walked to raise funds for children in Gaza who had lost their limbs as a result of the horrific conflict there. She treated herself to a half pint after completing 100km in a month!Picture: Jane Buckley's GoFundMe page, Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Jane Buckley went the extra mile and then some after first teaching herself to walk again following a period of ill health. She walked to raise funds for children in Gaza who had lost their limbs as a result of the horrific conflict there. She treated herself to a half pint after completing 100km in a month!Picture: Jane Buckley's GoFundMe page, Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Highland woman taught herself to walk again to help children in Gaza

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