Football

There was a first as the Jags played a local welfare select XI with the Highland League outfit winning 5-1

Chance for local talent to catch the eye of Jags boss

Ospreys hold a three point advantage going into match that will go a long way to determine title destination

Good chance for talented local welfare players to shine in Highland League side clash

First away trip is away at Formartine United the following weekend

But Aviemore Thistle are still snapping at their heels

'The club has got ambition and a vision for the future and it’s something I am excited to be involved with'

Brian Ritchie has been confirmed as the club’s new Head of Football Development.

Boss hopes that new signing Ben Cullen will weigh in with goals

And Spey Valley youngsters pick up their first victory of the season

Inverness Caledonian Thistle will be playing Championship football again next season after losing the second leg of their play-off final 4–0.

Local football has finally returned after nearly three years away due to Covid

Kick-off was delayed by a week after an insurance blunder led to postponements

First games are called off just an hour before kick-off because of insurance issue

The old local league has not been played since 2019 due to the Covid pandemic

Banks O'Dee promoted to Highland League.

Outcome of decision not yet confirmed.

Scouting is taking place to uncover some potential gems in junior football and approaches made to some Highland League players

Strathspey Rovers who train in Aviemore and Cromdale are looking to add more coaches to help their four teams

Bickie need Fraserburgh to lose against Forres on Saturday for a chance of snatching league crown