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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.


‘Infuriated mob’ opposed plans to remove them from their homes

‘Infuriated mob’ opposed plans to remove them from their homes

‘Infuriated mob’ opposed plans to remove them from their homes

In 1820, Munro of Novar made moves to remove tenants from his estate in Culrain to make way for a sheep farm. It led to the Culrain Riots.


How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

How an international organisation helps people here as well as abroad

NHS Highland’s column looks at Unicef’s life-changing work.


Helping young workers in Caithness and Sutherland get a head start in local industries

Helping young workers in Caithness and Sutherland get a head start in local industries

Helping young workers in Caithness and Sutherland get a head start in local industries

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, says the Caithness Business Fund has helped 13 apprentices over the last 12 months


Investment in pylon route will be ‘major catalyst’ for north economy

Investment in pylon route will be ‘major catalyst’ for north economy

Investment in pylon route will be ‘major catalyst’ for north economy

Rebecca Gay of SSEN Transmission outlines the positive impacts the electricity network supplier argues will come from the Spittal-Beauly overhead line


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


Is council set to impose inflation-busting tax rise on Highland households?

Is council set to impose inflation-busting tax rise on Highland households?

Is council set to impose inflation-busting tax rise on Highland households?

There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth across the Highlands next month, when the Highland Council sets the council tax increase from April.


New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson picks up a coffee before heading out onto the trails to enjoy the classic circuit of Loch Morlich in Glenmore


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