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ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson rides with guidebook author and round-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz on the Ryvoan Bothy circuit from his latest book

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

This story invites readers to open their eyes to new ways of seeing the world, says our columnist.

He confirms that ‘with great sadness’ he is to stand down as SNP MSP at the 2026 Holyrood election but may yet stand as an independent.

The Inverness and Nairn MSP leaves door open to run as an independent but says he ‘simply cannot defend the record of the SNP Government’.

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back on a ride around the world-famous route as the NC500 marks its 10th anniversary

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A mountain bike ride from Inverness follows trails to reach Dores via an exciting downhill section before returning via the riverside

“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.

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

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong

Members of the public in the Highlands will be able to attend public events as part of the visitor levy scheme consultation.

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing also discusses the latest on the A9 dualling project, in his latest column.

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant

Your horoscopes for the year ahead by Patrick Arundell

Think about how we can look after ourselves as well as those around us, family, friends and neighbours, says our columnist.

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

Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?

She says ‘I hope that proposed refinancing solutions can ensure the long-term sustainability of the club’.

He says ‘the SNP government has spent every one of its 17 years in power trying and failing to address the issue of delayed discharge’.