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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

Wildlife Sightings by Rob Hughes

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Gentle walks and getting back on the bike are all a step in the right direction after operation

Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone

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

As COP26 launches in Glasgow this week - Nicky Marr discusses her own carbon footprint, and the global effort needed to combat climate change.

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht

Chamber Comment by Trudy Morris

WICK VOICES: An update on the Wick Society's online oral history project by Doreen Leith

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon

FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Rev Janet Easton-Berry, Pentland Parish

Menopause is here, it’s real and it will affect almost every woman you know, if not now, then in the future.