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14/01/2025

A Ross-shire family have cycled from China to Lochcarron, clocking up an impressive figure of 13,500km over 10 months.

Goalkeeper is ahead of schedule in his bid to return from injury.
14/01/2025

Goalkeeper is ahead of schedule in his bid to return from injury.

The gloveman has been out for six weeks, but was initially expected to miss up to 10.

Ross County are closing in on a new signing.
14/01/2025

Ross County are closing in on a new signing.

Manager Don Cowie has looked to move once more in the January transfer market with several players unavailable at the back.

14/01/2025

A small fortune made it "probably the best” primary school in the Highlands.

14/01/2025

The extremes of weather have been a source of endless discussion in the Highlands over recent days.

This footage was captured by one of our regular Ross-shire through the Lens contributors, James McPake at Loch Glascarnoch yesterday.

More in the comments.👇🏻

14/01/2025

Those eligible to get a free Covid vaccine have until the end of January to get the jag - whilst flu vaccine is available until the end of March.

14/01/2025

It looks like something out of another world or a CGI disaster film. But it’s not. It was Ross-shire yesterday.

14/01/2025

A 24-hour endurance relay race overlooking the shores of Loch Ness will not take place in 2025 but will return in 2026, its organisers have said.

14/01/2025
A former Ross-shire Journal printing press built more than 140 years ago is still going strong - and turning heads!📰The ...
14/01/2025

A former Ross-shire Journal printing press built more than 140 years ago is still going strong - and turning heads!📰

The Albion Press was donated to Highland Print Studio (HPS) more than 20 years ago and it’s still being used to this day.

More in the comments👇🏻

14/01/2025

A Ross-shire MSP who has also worked as a pharmacist is encouraging all eligible people in Highland to get their winter flu jag.

14/01/2025

Calls to bring back vaccinations to GPs after Highland experiences ‘concerning’ drop in uptake

14/01/2025

Former Ross-shire Journal printer Tommy MacDonald spotted the familiar looking piece of kit through the window while walking in Inverness.

PICTURES: From deep freeze to overnight thaw with a dramatic swing in temperature estimated at 34C in some parts of the ...
13/01/2025

PICTURES: From deep freeze to overnight thaw with a dramatic swing in temperature estimated at 34C in some parts of the Highlands.

Story in comments below

13/01/2025

John Davidson returns to take part in the Strathpuffer for the first time since 2016 – and finds it’s just as tough as ever in special snowy year

The sheriff advised: 'You had better stick in to your paid work. You will need it.'
13/01/2025

The sheriff advised: 'You had better stick in to your paid work. You will need it.'

A 21-year-old Ross-shire man who failed to carry out all 200 hours of unpaid work imposed in August, 2023 was fined £2500 instead.

Former Ross County striker leaves Scotland to sign for new club.
13/01/2025

Former Ross County striker leaves Scotland to sign for new club.

He spent three years in Dingwall.

Deep freeze Ross-shire winter wonderland and then a Highland temperature swing of 34C.
13/01/2025

Deep freeze Ross-shire winter wonderland and then a Highland temperature swing of 34C.

There have been dramatic swings in temperature.

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