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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!

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

17 March 2025

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


‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

‘Businesses have suffered through no fault of their own’: the long wait for A96 works

13 March 2025

HOLYROOD VIEW Douglas Ross on A96 works and success for Single Malt protection.


Moray needs more apprenticeship opportunities - could you help?

Moray needs more apprenticeship opportunities - could you help?

Moray needs more apprenticeship opportunities - could you help?

12 March 2025

Young people want to stay in Moray - provided there are strong local opportunities to do so.


Mixed feelings at sighting of relatively rare breeding bird for arable farmland setting

Mixed feelings at sighting of relatively rare breeding bird for arable farmland setting

Mixed feelings at sighting of relatively rare breeding bird for arable farmland setting

03 March 2025

I always feel this sense of sadness and loss during the spring when I tour the Laich of Moray, says our columnist.


Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

Falling for the charms of mountain bike trails at Abriachan Forest

25 February 2025

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


Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

Brown bin permits for sale at £52 after ‘slight increase in cost’

24 February 2025

Moray Council is now taking orders for brown bin permits after a further price rise.


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity

14 February 2025

The tourism industry in the Highlands and Islands has come together to raise thousands of pounds to help bereaved families during the last year.


Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

07 February 2025

There was a chance for bus passengers to see for themselves planned changes to a popular Moray bus service at a drop-in session.


‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

01 January 2025

Don’t just think about what goals you set, think about ‘why’ you are setting them.


What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

29 December 2024

Your horoscopes for the year ahead by Patrick Arundell


‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

06 December 2024

Statement on A96 did not fail to disappoint all except the Greens, says SNP MSP Fergus Ewing.


MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

14 November 2024

Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?


Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

14 November 2024

Honour viewed as the equivalent to an MBE.


Politics: Fuel bill rises set to hit Scottish pensioners hard this winter

Politics: Fuel bill rises set to hit Scottish pensioners hard this winter

Politics: Fuel bill rises set to hit Scottish pensioners hard this winter

04 October 2024

In his latest monthly column, Seamus Logan reflects on the impact of fuel bill rises and the loss of the Winter Fuel Payment for many pensioners


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’

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

09 September 2024

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


Moray village’s “final masterplan” approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

Moray village’s “final masterplan” approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

Moray village’s “final masterplan” approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

17 June 2024

The plan sets out the development of the village over the next two decades.


“Patient” and “kind” Elgin librarian recognised for work with children

“Patient” and “kind” Elgin librarian recognised for work with children

“Patient” and “kind” Elgin librarian recognised for work with children

19 May 2024

Laura Atkinson has been delivering free sessions at Elgin Library since 2017.


NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

15 May 2024

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.


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

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

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

08 May 2024

Moving onto new pastures


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

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

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

01 May 2024

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


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