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Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

LOOKING BACK: Durness mums and young ones take part in fun football match

LOOKING BACK: Durness mums and young ones take part in fun football match

LOOKING BACK: Durness mums and young ones take part in fun football match

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

Pride and joy at Moray Trails biking and camping weekend

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson spent two days on the bike with his seven-year-old son and a group of fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a special gathering

PHOTOS: Sutherland snappers turn back the clock for ‘nostalgia’ theme in April photography competition

PHOTOS: Sutherland snappers turn back the clock for ‘nostalgia’ theme in April photography competition

PHOTOS: Sutherland snappers turn back the clock for ‘nostalgia’ theme in April photography competition

In their final monthly competition of the season, East Sutherland Camera Club’s members took a trip down memory lane.

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and NHS Highland is taking the opportunity to raise awareness of bowel screening, which aims to spot IT early.

Brora Rangers winning promotion would boost north football’s reputation

Brora Rangers winning promotion would boost north football’s reputation

Brora Rangers winning promotion would boost north football’s reputation

Highland League teams have not had much success in the play-offs.

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Growth, or the lack of it, has been a key theme of political discourse over the past few months.

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Rev James Currall: The economy, like the natural world is not without a limit

Growth, or the lack of it, has been a key theme of political discourse over the past few months.

Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

Racing the tide among the glorious north coast scenery

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Exploring the Kyle of Tongue by sea-kayak needs careful planning in face of tides and wind

OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

OPINION: ‘Too many know diddly squat’: Far North line upgrades sparks debate

Our readers took to social media to share their thoughts on the planned upgrading works for the rail line north of Dingwall.

MARK GILBERT: I enjoy a bet, but luckily I can walk away if I lose

MARK GILBERT: I enjoy a bet, but luckily I can walk away if I lose

MARK GILBERT: I enjoy a bet, but luckily I can walk away if I lose

I always did the football pools when they were in their glory and even Spot the Ball.

NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

NHS HIGHLAND: It’s disheartening to see people smoking outside hospitals

Simply having the information about the risks from smoking is just not enough, says our columnist.

‘Prioritise the truly important things’

‘Prioritise the truly important things’

‘Prioritise the truly important things’

Our columnist sees a passionate zest for life as an author writes about preparing for death.

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village

A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

A9 collision between van and car near Invergordon sparks police appeal

Police are appealing for information following a collision between a van and a car on the A9 last Sunday (March 23).

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.

REV JAMES CURRALL: The question my neighbour asked that got me thinking about peace

REV JAMES CURRALL: The question my neighbour asked that got me thinking about peace

REV JAMES CURRALL: The question my neighbour asked that got me thinking about peace

It is nothing new that powerful people have used empty promises of peace to manipulate others.

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