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Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

Kevin Green recalls the stormy December night in 1959 when the ill-fated trawler George Robb went down off Duncansby Head

Bishop Mark Strange of Moray, Ross and Caithness, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, delivers his festive message:

Wick River workmen's wages in 1923, Shortage of salt for icy roads in 1973 and Festive boost for traders in 1998

A Christmas visit to the reindeer is bypassed for a walk through the forest, as John Davidson lets his son take over the navigating

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, says there is growth in the industry, both in new nuclear and in decommissioning

We’re inescapably on the countdown to Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Are we winning?

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Authority sued over boots account in 1923, No town Christmas tree in 1973 and Fishing ban to remain in 1998

John Davidson takes to the trails on South Loch Ness-side with his headtorch as the light fades for a late afternoon winter run

My river kayak had sat, unused, at the back of the garage since before the pandemic. It was time to get it out.

She says 'unfortunately, the UK government’s autumn statement delivered a worst-case scenario for Scotland.'

The Snow Queen reviewed by Karen Steven

A lot more common than we think are musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions.

Concern at hospital upgrade delay in 1923, Leaving age reduction urged in 1973 and Fragment of cloth hero's shroud? in 1998

Take time to be kind to ourselves, focus on what matters, and lean into the love of those who we do have around us.

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

She say amid 'the challenge of the climate and nature emergency, the wellbeing economy approach is a great way to go.'