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‘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.


SARAH MEDCRAF: Can working mothers ever have it all?

SARAH MEDCRAF: Can working mothers ever have it all?

SARAH MEDCRAF: Can working mothers ever have it all?

27 April 2024

BALANCING a career with bringing up children is something every mother must consider.


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

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

24 April 2024

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.


Column: Shoppers need to see prices dropping not profits increasing

Column: Shoppers need to see prices dropping not profits increasing

Column: Shoppers need to see prices dropping not profits increasing

16 April 2024

Cost of living still a huge problem.


Column: Banking on better services when it comes to finance and health

Column: Banking on better services when it comes to finance and health

Column: Banking on better services when it comes to finance and health

04 April 2024

Column: Banking on better services when it comes to finance and health


Column: Kindness is the key to clearing clutter in your head

Column: Kindness is the key to clearing clutter in your head

Column: Kindness is the key to clearing clutter in your head

02 April 2024

OUR columnist Jenny Adams talks about spring cleaning your life.


NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

27 March 2024

Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.


NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

20 March 2024

If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.


Column: UHI Moray principal asks 'Is there really no such thing as bad publicity?'

Column: UHI Moray principal asks 'Is there really no such thing as bad publicity?'

Column: UHI Moray principal asks 'Is there really no such thing as bad publicity?'

20 March 2024

UHI Moray chief responds to situation at the college.


Column: UHI Moray principal asks 'Is there really no such thing as bad publicity?'

Column: UHI Moray principal asks 'Is there really no such thing as bad publicity?'

Column: UHI Moray principal asks 'Is there really no such thing as bad publicity?'

20 March 2024

UHI Moray chief responds to situation at the college.


NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

13 March 2024

“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”


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