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Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

Exploring a hidden route up a fine hill is a wonderful way to break up any journey south

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

Provost unimpressed, effort to attract oil work and refugee move on former US base

As evidence for climate change grows, so governments are introducing measures to reduce carbon footprints and ensure that we meet net zero targets.

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Exploring the remote lochs and lochans of Caithness is not the same challenge that it once was, but there are few who have visited them all

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

Walking, cycling or gardening is good for our health - but we may need to be cautious about a sudden increase in activity, says our columnist.

Electric lighting in Wick in 1924, Holiday homes plan for Dornoch in 1974 and Safeway prank backfires in 1999

This week’s letters include a response to claims over SSEN Transmission’s planning record, as well as concerns after a series of train cancellations

John Davidson enjoys a morning stroll up the riverside path from Wick, where he finds peaceful paths and a wildlife spotting platform

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland

Comparing secondaries in different parts of the country purely on the Higher results of their cleverest kids tells us nothing new, says our columnist.

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone