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‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

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

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

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

Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

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

MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

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.

Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

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’.

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

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

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

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

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

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

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

“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.

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

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

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong

Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

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

‘Cairngorms National Park Authority should emphatically state it will not support lynx reintroduction’

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

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

Your horoscopes for the year ahead by Patrick Arundell

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

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

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

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

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‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘The SNP just is no longer the party for all of Scotland, as it has been for most of my 50 years as a member’

Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

Fergus Ewing to stand down as SNP MSP at the next election ‘with great sadness’

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Cycling the North Coast 500 was a real achievement

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Descent to Loch Ness is star of show on ride into the sunset

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Do you have it in you to be a lifesaver?

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

Highland Council announces dates for public events as part of visitor levy consultation

‘Cairngorms National Park Authority should emphatically state it will not support lynx reintroduction’

‘Cairngorms National Park Authority should emphatically state it will not support lynx reintroduction’

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

NHS HIGHLAND: Many people find Christmas to be a difficult time

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

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