A LEADING conservation group is claiming the Cairngorms National Park's proposed policies on housing will just lead to more enclaves of second homes for the rich.

NO-one wants to point the finger of blame at those who carry out so much fund-raising work in their own time to ensure that the Highland Hospice can continue to perform its vital role.

SHINTY'S most illustrious and decorated player - David Borthwick - bowed out of the game on Friday after nearly 33 years.

Sir, – I am writing in response to your excellent article 'Wrangle set to force runners onto ski road' (Strathy, July 21, 2010).

AN intrepid Grantown mountaineer has admitted to being 'quite emotional' as she stood aloft Europe's highest peak and completed a rare feat.

IT'S as though one of the lumpen Cairngorms has been transported to the Achnashellach Forest and dumped alongside the west's more 'pointy' peaks.

A GROUP of Bluegrass musicians from Tennessee had the audience hollerin' for more at Nethy Bridge Church on Sunday night.

CALLING all local musicians: the Strathy wants you – and your music - on our website.