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Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Hike or bike to Ben Bhraggie above Golspie leads to fine views, but the easier tracks for cycling are in the glen below

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

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their views on the latest topics

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the topics of the week

When we look at illness across the population, we find that there are patterns where some people tend to have poorer health than others.

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay

John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: A kayak on Loch Gaineimh to ease into the year before a longer e-bike ride through the Flow Country

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the issues of the day

The NHS Highland Armed Forces and Veterans Project aimed to develop NHS Highland as a more armed forces and veterans-aware provider and employer.

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant