New trade platform will help Scottish tourism businesses connect with international customers

Tourism businesses will find it easier to connect with key buyers with the launch of Discover Scotland 2022

Tributes following death of dedicated newsman and former Highland councillor

Tributes have been paid to dedicated newspaper man and former Highland councillor Ron Lyon who has died aged 88.

Controversial plan to overhaul Highland Council wards is rejected

The Scottish Boundaries proposals triggered outrage and MSP Emma Roddick branded them 'unfit'

Warning that some footpaths to be closed in Aviemore beauty spot

Temporary closures required by Scottish Water to carry out water main repair in Craigellachie nature reserve

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Funds available for Cairngorm groups with green ideas

Applications invited until October 31

Charity supporting young families looking for volunteers in Badenoch and Strathspey

Home-Start East Highland helps families under stress and women throughout pregnancy and early baby years

Grantown school organises Covid vaccination session for pupils

Some pupils were missing out because nearest 'drop-in' clinic was by Inverness

NATIONAL NEWS

French fury over decision on licences for boats to operate in UK waters

The UK was accused of taking French fishing ‘hostage’ and warned of ‘retaliatory action’ following the decision.

‘No way’ EU should consider renegotiating Northern Ireland Protocol – Barnier

The former EU negotiator said the British Government made a ‘mistake’ in its Brexit strategy by attempting to divide the member states.

Starmer: Mental health help would be available within a month under Labour

The Labour leader said the mental health crisis was ‘one of the most urgent needs of our time’.

Sir Keir Starmer to warn of ‘peril’ to the Union in conference address

The Labour leader will claim that with the SNP in power at Holyrood and the Tories in charge at Westminster, Scotland has ‘two bad governments’.

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SPORT

Listen: Camanachd Cup final reaction

There is a wide variety of sports in this week's episode, from the usual football and rugby through shinty to squash, cricket and jiu-jitsu!

Young Kincraig Jiu-jitsu fighter wins two silvers at European championship

Brothers Toby and Torrin Haworth amongst 1250 children competing at the tournament

Aviemore's parkrunners still going strong

Another great turnout this week

Listen: Camanachd Cup final weekend

This weekend the biggest prize in shinty is up for grabs as Lovat and Kinlochshiel battle it out for the Camanachd Cup.

Fantastic shinty hat-trick for Newtonmore youngsters

And Kingussie host biggest children shinty's gathering since Covid struck

Listen: Is Partick match season defining for Inverness? — It may be early in the season, but one Caley Jags player believes their match against Partick Thistle is make or break – is he right?

Highland League and North Caledonian League unlikely to enter new national cup competition — Not much interest reported in north for non-league tournament.

Listen: Second silver for paracyclist in Tokyo — Fin Graham wins a second silver medal at the Paralympics, while the latest football news is discussed on top of the first weekend of the rugby season!

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LIFESTYLE

Sponsored Content: Robertson Northern managing director Frank Reid celebrates 40 years with the Moray-based construction business

Robertson Group is one of the largest family owned construction, infrastructure, development and support services businesses in the UK

City Seen Flashback: our weekly archive selection from a night out in the Highland capital

Another Sunday, another round of memories: this time, we take you back to a night out in the Highland Capital in 2018.

NICKY MARR: David Alston's book shows how Scots were involved in every stage of the slave trade

It’s a while since I’ve swum in Loch Dochfour, but when I do I always pause mid-stroke and take in the beauty of Dochfour House.

Recipe of the week: Scotch beef PGI and spinach gnocchi

Pick a winner for dinner with this high protein gnocchi dish from Make It Scotch.

A Golspie getaway – cycling through Strath Brora and Dunrobin Glen

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Getting on the beaten track just a stone’s throw from the A9 as John Davidson describes a cycle route in Sutherland

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WHAT'S ON

Find Your Hero skates into Aberdeen

Disney On Ice has added Aberdeen dates in November to its upcoming tour.

Comedy is back to get the Granite City laughing again

The Comedy Weekender event sees Katherine Ryan, Olga Koch Macs Pizzeria and Luisa Omielan all head to Aberdeen.

Young Gaelic singers add to Fuaran song project

'I’m really happy that these songs are being given new life through Fuaran'

Artyness: The legacy of lullaby project

'A family from the West Bank say the CD helped their daughter sleep through shelling noise'

New fund for young musicians

A new fund to support those looking to start a career in music has been created in memory of a pioneering industry giant.

Mahler Players' world premiere in Strathpeffer — '... it's the first time most of these sketches by Wagner have ever been heard, anywhere in the world'

Covid passports for Ironworks' October 2 gig — Venue says 'we are under no illusion this is going to be challenging for everyone'

LONGER READ: CEO's vision for theatre's future needs you! — 'there is nowhere else in Scotland to see that world premiere on this tour this autumn, so we are very proud about that'

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New trade platform will help Scottish tourism businesses connect with international customers

Tributes following death of dedicated newsman and former Highland councillor

Controversial plan to overhaul Highland Council wards is rejected

Warning that some footpaths to be closed in Aviemore beauty spot

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Funds available for Cairngorm groups with green ideas

Funds available for Cairngorm groups with green ideas

Charity supporting young families looking for volunteers in Badenoch and Strathspey

Charity supporting young families looking for volunteers in Badenoch and Strathspey

Grantown school organises Covid vaccination session for pupils

Grantown school organises Covid vaccination session for pupils

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Popular Aviemore shortcut reopens after improvements

Asbestos dumped openly near Badenoch's famous Highland Wildlife Park

SPONSORED CONTENT: It pays to care at Parklands

SPONSORED CONTENT: It pays to care at Parklands

NATIONAL NEWS

French fury over decision on licences for boats to operate in UK waters

French fury over decision on licences for boats to operate in UK waters

‘No way’ EU should consider renegotiating Northern Ireland Protocol – Barnier

‘No way’ EU should consider renegotiating Northern Ireland Protocol – Barnier

Starmer: Mental health help would be available within a month under Labour

Starmer: Mental health help would be available within a month under Labour

Sir Keir Starmer to warn of ‘peril’ to the Union in conference address

Sir Keir Starmer to warn of ‘peril’ to the Union in conference address

SPORT

Listen: Camanachd Cup final reaction

Young Kincraig Jiu-jitsu fighter wins two silvers at European championship

Young Kincraig Jiu-jitsu fighter wins two silvers at European championship

Aviemore's parkrunners still going strong

Aviemore's parkrunners still going strong

Listen: Camanachd Cup final weekend

Listen: Camanachd Cup final weekend

Fantastic shinty hat-trick for Newtonmore youngsters

Fantastic shinty hat-trick for Newtonmore youngsters

Listen: Is Partick match season defining for Inverness?

Highland League and North Caledonian League unlikely to enter new national cup competition

Listen: Second silver for paracyclist in Tokyo

LIFESTYLE

Sponsored Content: Robertson Northern managing director Frank Reid celebrates 40 years with the Moray-based construction business

City Seen Flashback: our weekly archive selection from a night out in the Highland capital

City Seen Flashback: our weekly archive selection from a night out in the Highland capital

NICKY MARR: David Alston's book shows how Scots were involved in every stage of the slave trade

NICKY MARR: David Alston's book shows how Scots were involved in every stage of the slave trade

Recipe of the week: Scotch beef PGI and spinach gnocchi

Recipe of the week: Scotch beef PGI and spinach gnocchi

A Golspie getaway – cycling through Strath Brora and Dunrobin Glen

A Golspie getaway – cycling through Strath Brora and Dunrobin Glen

WHAT'S ON

Find Your Hero skates into Aberdeen

Comedy is back to get the Granite City laughing again

Comedy is back to get the Granite City laughing again

Young Gaelic singers add to Fuaran song project

Young Gaelic singers add to Fuaran song project

Artyness: The legacy of lullaby project

Artyness: The legacy of lullaby project

New fund for young musicians

New fund for young musicians

Mahler Players' world premiere in Strathpeffer

Covid passports for Ironworks' October 2 gig

LONGER READ: CEO's vision for theatre's future needs you!

Top 25 Days Out

Aviemore Kart Raceway

Inveraray Jail

Pentland Ferries

Go Ape!

25 Great Places to Eat

Gille Brighde Café & Restaurant, Lower Diabaig

OldByreSkye

Café Sia, Broadford

25 Great Places to Stay

MacLeod House & Lodge

Bracken Lodges, Loch Tay

Wilderness Cottages

Evelix Pods Dornoch

Everything Wedding

Gordon's Cater Hire

Fuze Ceremonies

McCalls

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