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The only way is up for new Thistle boss!

The only way is up for new Thistle boss!

STRATHSPEY Thistle’s new manager Brian Ritchie has outlined his plans for the Highland League club over the coming months and years. The 42-year-old…


Strathspey stalwart retires

Strathspey stalwart retires

One of Strathspey Thistle’s stalwarts has decided to call it a day. Centre-half and former captain Craig Ireland has decided to end his playing career.


Michelle doubles up at awards

Michelle doubles up at awards

LAGGAN equestrian Michelle Chalmers scooped the senior Badenoch and Strathspey sports personality of the year award – on the night she turned 21. The…


Thistle play the waiting game and hope for a Nairn win

Thistle play the waiting game and hope for a Nairn win

STRATHSPEY Thistle are now crossing their fingers for a Nairn County win at Fort William this weekend if they are to avoid the wooden spoon for a second…


'More to the fore with a high five

'More to the fore with a high five

NEWTONMORE eventually ran out comfortable winners in their Macaulay Cup first round tie against North One leaders Kinlochshiel by a 5-0 margin, but the…


Ross on target as he seals the tie

Ross on target as he seals the tie

KINGUSSIE travelled to Glenurquhart for their Macaulay Cup tie, and were 2-0 up in the first eleven minutes from an opening strike in two minutes by Ronald…


Hannah to tee off at British Open

Hannah to tee off at British Open

GRANTOWN Golf Club’s Hannah McCook is to play in the Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship against competitors from throughout Europe and further…


Foolscap

Foolscap

Taking a light-hearted look at the latest local news


Hillwalking

Hillwalking

Follow the adventures of the Strathy's own Cameron McNeish


Turf Talking

Turf Talking

Horse racing tips and tricks from our Turf Talking team


What's On

What's On

What's happening on the entertainment scene? Find out here


Exploring the Highlands?

Exploring the Highlands?

Click here to plan your next visit to the North of Scotland


Great wee hill with two rocky summits

Great wee hill with two rocky summits

WHAT’S in a name? You won’t find the name Stob Coire Creagach on any Ordnance Survey map, even though it’s a Corbett, one of the Scottish mountains between…


Young runaways cock a snout at their captors

Young runaways cock a snout at their captors

EIGHT little pigs which had no intention of going to market have made a successful bid for freedom from Rothiemurchus Estate. In fact their getaway…


It’s summer time... despite all the snow!

It’s summer time... despite all the snow!

IT IS summer apparently. How do we know this? Because our calendar tells us it’s summer. We have experienced hay fever once, (it may have been dust…


New government has to live up to its promises

New government has to live up to its promises

MANY congratulations to all the candidates who were successful in the elections to the Scottish Parliament last month, and in particular to our two newly…


Opinion

Opinion

Read the views of Charlie Whelan, Danny Alexander and Fergus Ewing.


Features

Features

Country Diary, Foolscap, Ken Gorm and more from our features section.


Visitors descend in droves to capture area’s magic

Visitors descend in droves to capture area’s magic

WHAT a month May was! We started with high fire risk and ended with snow on the tops again. This time last year we were just saying goodbye to the…


Sport

Sport

In-depth sports coverage, including the latest shinty and football results.


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