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YOUR VIEWS: Emotional HMS Exmouth flag-raising and NC500 danger road

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their views on our weekly letters page

NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

The book was designed to help men cook good and nutritious food while away for weeks at sea.

RHODA GRANT: ‘The SNP blame others for their budget cuts but this is well-rehearsed rhetoric’

She says ‘The SNP need to take ownership of their mishandling of the finances and have proven they cannot be trusted with taxpayers’ money’.

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

John Davidson finds time for a nice circuit on the mountain bike, visiting some fine features of the national park

NORTHERN DRIFT: Looking to nature for lessons on preparing for change

The days have been very changeable lately. There is a marked difference in the weather. The temperatures have dropped and the winds are picking up.

YOUR VIEWS: Still a need for Avonlea and Thor House, back to school concerns and praise for hearing aids

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their views

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

Asking about suicide, without judgement and with compassion, can give someone space and time to breath and think ‘there may be another way’.

LOOKING BACK: New cinema, teacher shortages and river boating hopes

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

RHODA GRANT: Movement needed on Highland healthcare and rail

As the Parliament goes back after the summer recess, I look forward to raising the issues that affect Caithness and the Highlands and Islands.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Morven and me go back a long way, from all directions

The highest hill in Caithness is now well used, but not everybody approaches it in the same way

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Highland Council and the Scottish Government has chance to align itself with the public’s priorities

He says the council can’t ‘carve up the city centre like this and expect everyone else to swallow it without proper consultation’.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

John Davidson and his wife Meg took on the 24-hour running challenge for the first time - and came out smiling

LOOKING BACK: Wireless set for Halkirk, Bright future for radio station and Unease over cyber café plan

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

Returning to Caithness is a far cry from Middle East missiles

Wick man Chris McIvor has spent his life travelling the globe working in the aid sector. Here he reflects on a recent return trip to his home county

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Innovation needed to tackle motorhomes issues in the Highlands

From afar, it could seem like people across this part of the Highlands don’t like tourism very much.

Nature restoration is not separate from supporting Highland communities

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

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YOUR VIEWS: Emotional HMS Exmouth flag-raising and NC500 danger road

NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

NHS HIGHLAND: We can learn from 70-year-old cookery tips for trawlermen

RHODA GRANT: ‘The SNP blame others for their budget cuts but this is well-rehearsed rhetoric’

RHODA GRANT: ‘The SNP blame others for their budget cuts but this is well-rehearsed rhetoric’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

NORTHERN DRIFT: Looking to nature for lessons on preparing for change

NORTHERN DRIFT: Looking to nature for lessons on preparing for change

YOUR VIEWS: Still a need for Avonlea and Thor House, back to school concerns and praise for hearing aids

YOUR VIEWS: Still a need for Avonlea and Thor House, back to school concerns and praise for hearing aids

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

LOOKING BACK: New cinema, teacher shortages and river boating hopes

LOOKING BACK: New cinema, teacher shortages and river boating hopes

RHODA GRANT: Movement needed on Highland healthcare and rail

RHODA GRANT: Movement needed on Highland healthcare and rail

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Morven and me go back a long way, from all directions

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Morven and me go back a long way, from all directions

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Highland Council and the Scottish Government has chance to align itself with the public’s priorities

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Highland Council and the Scottish Government has chance to align itself with the public’s priorities

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

LOOKING BACK: Wireless set for Halkirk, Bright future for radio station and Unease over cyber café plan

LOOKING BACK: Wireless set for Halkirk, Bright future for radio station and Unease over cyber café plan

Returning to Caithness is a far cry from Middle East missiles

Returning to Caithness is a far cry from Middle East missiles

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Innovation needed to tackle motorhomes issues in the Highlands

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Innovation needed to tackle motorhomes issues in the Highlands

Nature restoration is not separate from supporting Highland communities

Nature restoration is not separate from supporting Highland communities

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