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Nicky Marr: Inverness Courier Leadership Debate - You know what’s important, don’t keep it to yourself

Nicky Marr: Inverness Courier Leadership Debate - You know what’s important, don’t keep it to yourself

Nicky Marr: Inverness Courier Leadership Debate - You know what’s important, don’t keep it to yourself

08 March 2023

Whatever your politics are, the next few weeks are important for all of us in Scotland, as the SNP chooses a successor to Nicola Sturgeon.


COUNCIL LEADER: We looked to keep council tax increase as low as possible because we recognise pressures on Highland household budgets

COUNCIL LEADER: We looked to keep council tax increase as low as possible because we recognise pressures on Highland household budgets

COUNCIL LEADER: We looked to keep council tax increase as low as possible because we recognise pressures on Highland household budgets

07 March 2023

Councillor Raymond Bremner said many of the budget savings haven’t been easy.


RHODA GRANT: Councils in 'unimaginable' position due to Scottish Government

RHODA GRANT: Councils in 'unimaginable' position due to Scottish Government

RHODA GRANT: Councils in 'unimaginable' position due to Scottish Government

05 March 2023

Local authority budget challenges are 15 years in the making, according to the regional Labour MSP.


Nicky Marr: Social media's shame over Nicola Bulley

Nicky Marr: Social media's shame over Nicola Bulley

Nicky Marr: Social media's shame over Nicola Bulley

01 March 2023

News updates serve a legitimate purpose. But nothing can excuse the Tiktokkers, YouTubers and keyboard warriors hindering searches.


Marcia O'Hara: How to keep your garden birds healthy – and give yourself a boost

Marcia O'Hara: How to keep your garden birds healthy – and give yourself a boost

Marcia O'Hara: How to keep your garden birds healthy – and give yourself a boost

16 February 2023

In our new Making Space for Nature column, High Life Highland countryside ranger Marcia O’Hara explains how to look after your garden birds


Nicky Marr - Nicola Sturgeon: Run out of fuel or running away?

Nicky Marr - Nicola Sturgeon: Run out of fuel or running away?

Nicky Marr - Nicola Sturgeon: Run out of fuel or running away?

15 February 2023

Let’s turn the page and find a more positive chapter for all of Scotland’s people, please.


Nicky Marr: Where have our politicians gone?

Nicky Marr: Where have our politicians gone?

Nicky Marr: Where have our politicians gone?

14 February 2023

I’m curious. What actually is the role of our elected representatives in Holyrood and Westminster?


How many more people need to die on the A9 until we’re a priority for Holyrood?

How many more people need to die on the A9 until we’re a priority for Holyrood?

How many more people need to die on the A9 until we’re a priority for Holyrood?

09 February 2023

122 people have been killed in accidents on the A9 since the start of 2009.


Nicky Marr: I’m warming myself, rather than the house

Nicky Marr: I’m warming myself, rather than the house

Nicky Marr: I’m warming myself, rather than the house

08 February 2023

As I write this, I’m wearing three layers and a scarf, with a hot water bottle stuffed up my jumper.


Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

01 February 2023

As Scotland marks 20 years of access laws under the Land Reform Act, John Davidson speaks to charities and politicians on the future of outdoor access


Nicky Marr: Progress on trans rights depends on open conversation

Nicky Marr: Progress on trans rights depends on open conversation

Nicky Marr: Progress on trans rights depends on open conversation

01 February 2023

In case it’s important for you to know this, I am a woman, and I am a trans ally.


Nicky Marr: Sometimes quitting is brave thing to do

Nicky Marr: Sometimes quitting is brave thing to do

Nicky Marr: Sometimes quitting is brave thing to do

25 January 2023

There’s an image of Banksy’s that I used as my screensaver for a while, and it came to mind again this week.


Nicky Marr: Freeport win is a chance for a bright Highland future

Nicky Marr: Freeport win is a chance for a bright Highland future

Nicky Marr: Freeport win is a chance for a bright Highland future

18 January 2023

You’ll have heard the news then? One of two new green freeports for Scotland will be in the Cromarty Firth and Inverness area.


Nicky Marr: Bridge closures send a chill through us all

Nicky Marr: Bridge closures send a chill through us all

Nicky Marr: Bridge closures send a chill through us all

11 January 2023

“The Kessock Bridge is closed due to a police incident”. How often have those words been shared recently?


Nicky Marr: Bring hope via less talk and more action

Nicky Marr: Bring hope via less talk and more action

Nicky Marr: Bring hope via less talk and more action

04 January 2023

I HATE the phrase ‘good riddance’, but I’ll not be sorry to see the back of 2022.


Nicky Marr: Traitors star reveals reality of ultimate game of deception

Nicky Marr: Traitors star reveals reality of ultimate game of deception

Nicky Marr: Traitors star reveals reality of ultimate game of deception

28 December 2022

The last person I expected to see on press night at Eden Court’s panto was a man who had been murdered the night before.


KATE FORBES: Here’s hoping for a very new year – with real progress

KATE FORBES: Here’s hoping for a very new year – with real progress

KATE FORBES: Here’s hoping for a very new year – with real progress

27 December 2022

Badenoch MSP reflects on a year of ups and downs


Nicky Marr: Football cast its spell, if only for a moment

Nicky Marr: Football cast its spell, if only for a moment

Nicky Marr: Football cast its spell, if only for a moment

21 December 2022

I DIDN’T mean to watch the final of the World Cup on Sunday afternoon


Nicky Marr: Our Christmas tree is the story of us

Nicky Marr: Our Christmas tree is the story of us

Nicky Marr: Our Christmas tree is the story of us

14 December 2022

I LIKE to wait till December is in double figures before starting to get ready for Christmas.


CHARLIE WHELAN: This train is now approaching Thurso... not that you would know it

CHARLIE WHELAN: This train is now approaching Thurso... not that you would know it

CHARLIE WHELAN: This train is now approaching Thurso... not that you would know it

11 December 2022

The ScotRail dispute with train crews may be over but the terrible service isn’t.


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