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Bigger picture is important here

EVERY year sees thousands upon thousands of visitors in every shape and form, ranging from high octane sports enthusiasts to ordinary lovers of…


JLS visit a ray of sunshine for Kincraig cancer sufferer

JLS visit a ray of sunshine for Kincraig cancer sufferer

CHART-TOPPERS JLS had a special message for a very special Kincraig lady this week, having returned south after a hugely successful Scottish visit. Having…


Nethy housing plan is thrown out

Nethy housing plan is thrown out

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a major housing development in a Nethy Bridge wood have been knocked back by the Scottish Government – but the planning authority…


Ski scheme will open up the slopes

Ski scheme will open up the slopes

GRANTOWN’S British Association of Snowsport Instructors (BASI) has launched an international scheme to open up the slopes to anyone wishing to learn the…


Could this be the Loch Ness Monster?

Could this be the Loch Ness Monster?

A HOLIDAYMAKER who has been looking for the Loch Ness Monster for 45 years believes he may have at last captured the elusive creature on camera. William…


Parking charges require plenty of thought

Parking charges require plenty of thought

PLANS for donation boxes at the car park at Coire Cas have raised the spectre of permanent charges for using the facility at CairnGorm Mountain. Whilst…


Hannah's star continues to shine

Hannah's star continues to shine

GRANTOWN Golf Club’s rising star Hannah McCook has a busy few weeks ahead of her, during which time she will be competing in some of Britain’s leading…


Strath trio on a roll

Strath trio on a roll

AVIEMORE’S CALUM Irvine has added to his growing reputation as an Olympic prospect by taking the senior men’s British Rollerski Championship title at…


New players would be a ‘huge plus’ for Jags

New players would be a ‘huge plus’ for Jags

FRASER MUNRO and Donnie McGregor are the latest players on the verge of signing up to Brian Ritchie’s Strathspey Thistle revolution. Since being appointed…


What a washout!

What a washout!

What a difference a day makes - Friday evening saw the Eilan in Newtonmore looking at its best for the second team North Division 2 match between Newtonmore…


Dotterels are a sight to behold

Dotterels are a sight to behold

IN FRONT of me the long slopes of Sgurr Gaoith rose into the blue sky. A marvellous peak this – the peak of the winds – almost leaning outwards over the…


Strive to give our visitors a better tourism experience

Strive to give our visitors a better tourism experience

TOURISM is arguably the most important business for Scotland. As Minister for Tourism, I am ultimately responsible for the success of this vital industry. Visitscotland…


No sign of Grantown sign

No sign of Grantown sign

THE CASE of the disappearing road sign near to Grantown has left some locals scratching their heads and wondering how much taxpayers’ have been left out…


Dark Knight bathes in strath sunshine

Dark Knight bathes in strath sunshine

PRODUCTION of "The Dark Knight’ briefly emerged into the most brilliant blue light over the strath after all the rain clouds of the past week. The…


Water supplies should be back to normal

Water supplies should be back to normal

SCOTTISH Water has said that water supplies should be back to normal after interuptions to the network yesterday afternoon. They had advised customers…


Highland winner claims big money lottery win

Highland winner claims big money lottery win

The winner of a big money EuroMillions Lottery prize in the Highlands last month has now come forward. However, their idenity will remain a secret…


New stores set for Eastgate Centre

New stores set for Eastgate Centre

THE Eastgate Centre has announced five new arrivals to the complex in Inverness. National clothes retailer Top Shop has left its home on the city's…


Soldier completes gruelling 100 mile fundraiser

Soldier completes gruelling 100 mile fundraiser

A SOLDIER who may have been spotted by on-lookers in the strath working up a sweat on a run with a massive rucksack on his back has completed a gruelling…


Police appeal over possible paedophile

Police appeal over possible paedophile

POLICE are appealing for any information after reports that a man was taking photographs of children in a play park in Aviemore on Thursday evening. A…


BBC Great British Weather show comes to strath

BBC Great British Weather show comes to strath

A PRIME-TIME national BBC series which has just aired for the first time will feature a well-known local holiday spot. Popular presenter Carol Kirkwood…


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