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Moray Leisure Centre has announced the closure of Elgin Ice Rink due to ‘spiralling energy costs’

Graham Smith, a former member of the North of Scotland Long Distance Walkers Association, shares the story of the group’s 10th anniversary trek

Laggan folk criticise SSE over handling of substation plans

Thinking Drinkers Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting 25 Scottish pubs on a 1000-mile journey.

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members

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