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RHODA GRANT: ‘The SNP blame others for their budget cuts but this is well-rehearsed rhetoric’

She says ‘The SNP need to take ownership of their mishandling of the finances and have proven they cannot be trusted with taxpayers’ money’.

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

Asking about suicide, without judgement and with compassion, can give someone space and time to breath and think ‘there may be another way’.

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Highland Council and the Scottish Government has chance to align itself with the public’s priorities

He says the council can’t ‘carve up the city centre like this and expect everyone else to swallow it without proper consultation’.

NHS HIGHLAND: We all don’t have to be Olympians to be active

Physical activity is important at all ages but there are times when we can pay particular attention to the need to keep active, says our columnist.

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

Making Space for Nature with Paul Castle, the High Life Highland countryside ranger for north Sutherland and north Caithness.

COLIN CAMPBELL: Was Drew Hendry a victim of backlash against SNP’s grim record in recent times?

Had he been up against a less formidable, energetic and convincing challenger he might have resisted the anti-SNP tsunami, says our columnist.

Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

Making Space for Nature by Paul Castle

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

I never set out to be a writer but 22 years ago I landed myself a wee side-line; a column with The Inverness Courier.

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Best of luck to all our fabulous finalists

Strictly Inverness has been an incredible experience filled with emotion and self-discovery.

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

Moving onto new pastures

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: It’s showtime!

The annual charity dance contest gets under way on Wednesday, with the final being held next Saturday.

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £200k charity fundraising milestone

It is one of, if not the, most successful Strictly Inverness (at least in terms of fundraising) ever.

CAIRNGORMS NATURE: Flowers starting to pop up are a good reason to be happy

I’m cheered by the snowdrops and daffodils popping up from bare earth below my window

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.

Columnist

RHODA GRANT: ‘The SNP blame others for their budget cuts but this is well-rehearsed rhetoric’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Highland Council and the Scottish Government has chance to align itself with the public’s priorities

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Highland Council and the Scottish Government has chance to align itself with the public’s priorities

NHS HIGHLAND: We all don’t have to be Olympians to be active

NHS HIGHLAND: We all don’t have to be Olympians to be active

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

Tiny toads rescued from the chop before the mower comes out

COLIN CAMPBELL: Was Drew Hendry a victim of backlash against SNP’s grim record in recent times?

COLIN CAMPBELL: Was Drew Hendry a victim of backlash against SNP’s grim record in recent times?

Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Best of luck to all our fabulous finalists

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Best of luck to all our fabulous finalists

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: It’s showtime!

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: It’s showtime!

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £200k charity fundraising milestone

Strictly Inverness 2024 diary: Dancers smash £200k charity fundraising milestone

CAIRNGORMS NATURE: Flowers starting to pop up are a good reason to be happy

CAIRNGORMS NATURE: Flowers starting to pop up are a good reason to be happy

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

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