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Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

15 March 2025
Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

15 March 2025

Making Space for Nature by John Orr


Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

08 March 2025
Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

08 March 2025

“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.


Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

01 February 2025
Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

01 February 2025

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong


Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025
Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


The unfortunate reality of January

27 December 2024
The unfortunate reality of January

The unfortunate reality of January

27 December 2024

It is an unfortunate reality that January sees a high volume of couples starting the process of separation or divorce.


A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: Look up at the stars, follow your dreams and never give up

25 December 2024
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: Look up at the stars, follow your dreams and never give up

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: Look up at the stars, follow your dreams and never give up

25 December 2024

One of the joys of living in the north is the view we have of the night skies.


‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

03 December 2024
‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

‘I blanked out a lot of my childhood memories’ - Son of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson ‘still haunted by nightmares’ 20 years on

03 December 2024

Andrew Wilson, then aged four, saw his father Alistair lying in a pool of blood after he was shot in Nairn.


Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

01 December 2024
Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

01 December 2024

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


Power of positivity is key to new mental health initiative started by 20-year-old

17 November 2024
Power of positivity is key to new mental health initiative started by 20-year-old

Power of positivity is key to new mental health initiative started by 20-year-old

17 November 2024

“Social media can be really negative, I want this to be positivity-based and avoid that negative side,” says psychology student.


Trusted journalism matters more than ever against backdrop of fake news, UK survey finds

31 October 2024
Trusted journalism matters more than ever against backdrop of fake news, UK survey finds

Trusted journalism matters more than ever against backdrop of fake news, UK survey finds

31 October 2024

The majority of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever, according to a new study for the Journalism Matters campaign.


JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

25 September 2024
JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: ‘The SNP's last decade in power has left Scotland with a trail of broken promises’

25 September 2024

He says ‘despite five SNP MSPs from the region taking hefty ministerial salaries, the Highlands keeps missing out’.


JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

09 September 2024
JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

09 September 2024

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.


Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

05 September 2024
Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge — after she recovers from three types of cancer

05 September 2024

Lorraine McCall hiked, cycled and travelled by boat non-stop to 231 significant peaks in Scotland known as Grahams.


Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

04 August 2024
Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

04 August 2024

Making Space for Nature with Paul Castle, the High Life Highland countryside ranger for north Sutherland and north Caithness.


Explore the best of the Scottish whisky world this summer

08 July 2024
Explore the best of the Scottish whisky world this summer

Explore the best of the Scottish whisky world this summer

08 July 2024

Scottish summer has arrived and it’s the perfect time to explore the wonderful world of whisky.


Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

26 May 2024
Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

26 May 2024

Making Space for Nature by Paul Castle


Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

28 April 2024
Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

28 April 2024

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips


Protect our water, public urged

12 March 2024
Protect our water, public urged

Protect our water, public urged

12 March 2024

The public have been urged to do their bit to help protect the country’s water.


CLARE HUMPHREYS: Navigating the challenges of mental health

24 February 2024
CLARE HUMPHREYS: Navigating the challenges of mental health

CLARE HUMPHREYS: Navigating the challenges of mental health

24 February 2024

Clare Humphreys, owner of Will-to-Win discusses how she can provide tools to help mental health through self-improvement and personal growth.


Highland Heroes 2024: Community champion shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

04 February 2024
Highland Heroes 2024: Community champion shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

Highland Heroes 2024: Community champion shortlist revealed – VOTE NOW!

04 February 2024

Is your nominee on the community champion shortlist? Vote for your Heroes now!


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