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This month as part of its ‘Building a New Scotland’ series, the Scottish Government published its migration policy for an independent Scotland.

Wainwright's English hills are more popular than the Munros, but there are still ways to discover peace in the mountains

He says 'no other employer I know would have accepted his excuses and borne his costs, especially as his current salary is close to £120,000.'

Bellman put forth his views in 1923, Electricity blackout threat in 1973 and Memorial desecration outrage in 1998

What do you think of when you hear the word menopause?

Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone

Memorials unveiled at Wick in 1923, Workers strike at Dounreay in 1973 and Jail threat was 'persecution' in 1998

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht

She says: 'The move could incentivise landowners to restore their degraded peatlands and create more woodland.'

The creativity of charity fundraising seems endless.

At this time of year, it is normal to expect the weather to turn a bit harsher and a bit colder.

Reay war memorial unveiled in 1923, Local flagstone concern in 1973 and 'Profit' claim irks workers in 1998

It’s easy to look back to when we started hearing about this mystery disease, and to forget the deep fear and uncertainty.

He says 'the SNP-led Highland Council and SNP-led Scottish Government must stop passing the buck' – 'the truth of it is they both have.'

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

Ben MacGregor has been writing the popular outdoors column in the Caithness Courier since the 1980s. He spoke to John Davidson during a kayaking trip

Holyrood Diary by Edward Mountain

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon

Business Comment by David Richardson, regional development manager at the Federation of Small Businesses

Boys admit statue damage in 1923, Go-ahead for Dunnet project in 1973 and Reay fightback begins in 1998