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Don't leave the sprouts for Christmas, try them in this winter coleslaw and create crowd-pleasing butties.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Rev Andrew Barrie, minister of Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church

Looking back on 25 years as a mum, have I learnt anything at all?

Court action against temperance vote in 1921, Home help cost rise delayed in 1971 and Christmas tree on the move in 1996

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

Celebrate Scotch lamb with this tasty dish from award-winning chef Graeme Pallister.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Rev Andrew Barrie, minister of Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church

Nicky Marr had a family gathering at the weekend, in hometown, Stonehaven.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Wildlife and natural features aplenty in Caithness and north Sutherland can easily compare to elsewhere in the region

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

Unique distinction in America in 1921, Wick's Poppy Day record in 1971 and Bid to combat Thurso rowdies in 1996

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev David Macartney, North Coast Parish, Church of Scotland

“As much as we might think we know about the impact that Maggie’s Highlands and the Highland Hospice must have on the people - we haven’t got a clue."

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay

Staxigoe war memorial unveiled in 1921, Fish factory crisis averted in 1971 and Dounreay committee a 'sham' in 1996

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev David Macartney, North Coast Parish, Church of Scotland

Nicky Marr looks forward to four major awards this season -The Shires, Highland Business Awards, Moray & Banffshire Heroes and Highland Heroes