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Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

This story invites readers to open their eyes to new ways of seeing the world, says our columnist.


MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

He confirms that ‘with great sadness’ he is to stand down as SNP MSP at the 2026 Holyrood election but may yet stand as an independent.


Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

The Inverness and Nairn MSP leaves door open to run as an independent but says he ‘simply cannot defend the record of the SNP Government’.


Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.


Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary


Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A mountain bike ride from Inverness follows trails to reach Dores via an exciting downhill section before returning via the riverside


Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

“People just like you and me - save lives every day without even knowing we’re doing it. That’s because we’re blood donors,” says our columnist.


Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Black and blue after taking on the blue route on the Kelpies Trails, John Davidson looks back at a great family fun day on the bikes


Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong


Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

Members of the public in the Highlands will be able to attend public events as part of the visitor levy scheme consultation.


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