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Lotti Brooks completed a solo self-propelled round of Munros

Clubs and societies

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The women - including Lotti, the reindeer herder - busy conquering Scotland's hills
Soaked to the skin, under siege from millions of midges and weary after another long day hiking and cycling, solo adventurer Lotti Brooks reflected on the gruelling outdoor challenge she’d set herself.

John MacDonald has the world's largest CalMac collection

John MacDonald has the world's largest CalMac collection

Dining in style, to hand-delivered letters: exhibition reveals ferry travel as it was

A ScotRail train approaches Rannoch viaduct

A ScotRail train approaches Rannoch viaduct

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West Highland Line to close for nine days to allow upgrade works

SNP MSP Kate Forbes took part in the protest

SNP MSP Kate Forbes took part in the protest

The New Highland Clearances

Highlander councillor: 'Humza - you can be remembered for doing something great'

National Park protest

National Park protest

Scotland's next national park

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'Large contingency' who attended National Park protest 'not from area'

A protest took place in Fort William over plans to designate Lochaber a National Park

A protest took place in Fort William over plans to designate Lochaber a National Park

Scotland's next national park

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‘Outdoor capital of UK says no’: Anger mounts over National Park bid

The old school house on Mingulay. Picture: Jamie Simpson/Herald & Times

The old school house on Mingulay. Picture: Jamie Simpson/Herald & Times

Jobs and careers

Tired of the rat race? Scotland's most isolated jobs could be the solution

Fort William in Lochaber. Thousands have backed a campaign group opposing plans to designate the area a National Park

Fort William in Lochaber. Thousands have backed a campaign group opposing plans to designate the area a National Park

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‘We are furious’: Opposition mounting to Highland National Park plan

Green energy will likely constitute the economic backbone of the country.

Green energy will likely constitute the economic backbone of the country.

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Andy Maciver: Renewables will help rural Scotland to turn the tables

Bruno Berardelli left Lochaber after finishing school to go to university but returned and has forged a successful career in renewables

Bruno Berardelli left Lochaber after finishing school to go to university but returned and has forged a successful career in renewables

Scottish Highlands

'Fort William used to be somewhere you couldn't wait to get out of'

The Herald team in Fort William

The Herald team in Fort William

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The Herald produced outwith Glasgow for the first time in 240 years

How a Fort William cinema could show the way forward for Highland communities

How a Fort William cinema could show the way forward for Highland communities

Highland Council

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How a Fort William cinema could show the way forward for Highland communities

The Highland Clearances Memorial at Helmsdale, Sutherland, created by sculptor Gerald Laing

The Highland Clearances Memorial at Helmsdale, Sutherland, created by sculptor Gerald Laing

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Driven from the land: how greed ignited Clearances that would change Scotland forever

Herald reporter Caroline Wilson in the Lochaber village of Spean Bridge, where she grew up.

Herald reporter Caroline Wilson in the Lochaber village of Spean Bridge, where she grew up.

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'I know I'm part of the problem – this is why I left'

The Herald's series 'The New Highland Clearances' begins on Monday January 29 2024

The Herald's series 'The New Highland Clearances' begins on Monday January 29 2024

Highlands & Islands

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The New Highland Clearances: Exclusive Herald series starts on Monday

Can Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu achieve his aims?

Can Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu achieve his aims?

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Letters: Netanyahu is deluded if he thinks he can destroy the Palestinian dream

Fort William was promised a new hospital to replace the crumbling Belford by 2002.

Fort William was promised a new hospital to replace the crumbling Belford by 2002.

Scottish Highlands

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Kate Forbes demands urgent talks as 20-year delayed hospital under threat

Scotland’s ‘spiderwoman’, Caitlin Connor

Scotland’s ‘spiderwoman’, Caitlin Connor

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'The trick is not to stab yourself': How Scotland's spiderwoman scaled the heights

Orkney Boreray sheep

Orkney Boreray sheep

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Ca' the yowes: Orkney's lost flock of sheep are giving haggis a new - but old - twist

Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod

Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod

Love me dough: Bakermania crowds and celeb pals are icing on cake for TikTok baker

Crofter Calum MacLeod spent more than ten years building his road

Crofter Calum MacLeod spent more than ten years building his road

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How a hardy crofter built his own road to the isles

There have been warnings that the loss of the Jacobite train could decimate tourism in Mallaig

There have been warnings that the loss of the Jacobite train could decimate tourism in Mallaig

'Uncertainty' over future of Highland train could hit Summer tourism

Alyson Smith says the suicides of six shinty players in Fort William was part of the reason for setting up the charity Lochaber Hope.

Alyson Smith says the suicides of six shinty players in Fort William was part of the reason for setting up the charity Lochaber Hope.

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'I knew we had to act after deaths of six shinty players from same team'

Live updates as yellow warnings for wind, rain and snow in place across Scotland

Live updates as yellow warnings for wind, rain and snow in place across Scotland

Weather warning

Live updates as yellow warnings for wind, rain and snow in place across Scotland

Man charged after crash on A82 on Christmas Eve sees seven hospitalised

Man charged after crash on A82 on Christmas Eve sees seven hospitalised

Man charged after crash on A82 on Christmas Eve sees seven hospitalised

Police in Fort William are appealing for witnesses

Police in Fort William are appealing for witnesses

Police Scotland

Seven injured in crash that sparked closure of A82 on Christmas Eve

The operators of the Jacobite steam train have been told that they must upgrade the trains with central door locking.

The operators of the Jacobite steam train have been told that they must upgrade the trains with central door locking.

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Jacobite operator to consider appeal against 'common sense' door ban

Lee Craigie is the 17th recipient - and third woman - to win The Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture

Lee Craigie is the 17th recipient - and third woman - to win The Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture

Prestigious mountain award puts campaigner Lee Craigie on top of the world

Chilean born Rodrigo and Tamara Rubilar traced their family to the Isle of Lewis

Chilean born Rodrigo and Tamara Rubilar traced their family to the Isle of Lewis

From the machair to Patagonia: When Scots tamed the unforgiving pampas

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Where to find the best Negronis in Glasgow this weekend

Mallaig has been without a petrol station for around 7 months

Mallaig has been without a petrol station for around 7 months

End in sight for locals forced to make 85-mile round trip for petrol

The world's first deep-sea floating wind energy and aquaculture has been completed in China

The world's first deep-sea floating wind energy and aquaculture has been completed in China

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Are floating wind turbines the future of Scottish fish farms?

The late Dr Hamish MacInnes with Sir Michael Palin. The pair became friends after the TV star narrated a documentary about the mountaineer, Final Ascent.

The late Dr Hamish MacInnes with Sir Michael Palin. The pair became friends after the TV star narrated a documentary about the mountaineer, Final Ascent.

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Mountaineer 'would have opposed' Savile cottage memorial plan

The Herald is currently offering its best ever subscription deal – a whole year for just £20

The Herald is currently offering its best ever subscription deal – a whole year for just £20

'The Highlands and Islands matter to me... and The Herald'

The Jacobite steam train travelling over the Glenfinnan viaduct Picture: Lucas Bischoff

The Jacobite steam train travelling over the Glenfinnan viaduct Picture: Lucas Bischoff

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'We aren't just going to roll over and give up': World-famous train 'under threat'

Highland Cinema has been named the best cinema in the UK in the 24 screens category.

Highland Cinema has been named the best cinema in the UK in the 24 screens category.

Cultural attractions

Scottish cinema named best in the UK by London elite

Glencoe House Hotel

Glencoe House Hotel

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Exclusive: Historic hotel’s extension plans are denied after Scot Gov ruling

Five Scottish restaurants included in UK top 100 for 2023

Ben Nevis in Fort William, where an ironing board was found dumped on the summit

Ben Nevis in Fort William, where an ironing board was found dumped on the summit

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NC500 group is right to call out ‘selfish’ Ben Nevis fundraisers

Tyndrum is a popular stop-off for drivers on the A82

Tyndrum is a popular stop-off for drivers on the A82

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The A82 village mystery that has left car mechanics baffled

ScotRail train departing Arisaig

ScotRail train departing Arisaig

'Dream ticket': Trainee train drivers needed for Scotland's most scenic route

The former home of child sex offender Jimmy Savile will be rebuilt to honour its celebrated former occupant, the mountaineer Hamish MacInnes

The former home of child sex offender Jimmy Savile will be rebuilt to honour its celebrated former occupant, the mountaineer Hamish MacInnes

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Glencoe cottage 'reclaimed' from grim past to honour celebrated mountaineer

Ben Nevis in Fort William, where a long-delayed new hospital will be built by 2028

Ben Nevis in Fort William, where a long-delayed new hospital will be built by 2028

Long-awaited plan to rebuild crumbling hospital finally gets off the ground

Donald Cameron, Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands, led tributes to his father Donald, 27th chief of the clan Cameron, who has died at the age of 77

Donald Cameron, Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands, led tributes to his father Donald, 27th chief of the clan Cameron, who has died at the age of 77

Highland MSP pays tribute to clan chief father after sudden death

Ben Nevis in Fort William

Ben Nevis in Fort William

'It's home to Ben Nevis but locals shouldn't face uphill battle for new shoes'

Boutique whisky blender Compass Box wants to open a new distillery and visitor centre in Fort William

Boutique whisky blender Compass Box wants to open a new distillery and visitor centre in Fort William

Boutique whisky blender eyes Highland site for distillery and visitor centre

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Fears grow over lack of petrol supplies in Mallaig as winter approaches

Christine Grahame

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Yousaf says licensed cull of almost 50k animals to be investigated

Disruption on the Corran ferry service in Lochaber has led to businesses suffering a 40% drop in takings

Disruption on the Corran ferry service in Lochaber has led to businesses suffering a 40% drop in takings

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Lochaber no more: Businesses 'won't re-open' next year due to ferry crisis

Louis McCartney as Dondo in Silent Roar.

Louis McCartney as Dondo in Silent Roar.

Edinburgh International Festival

Skye high: director Johnny Barrington on Edinburgh film festival opener Silent Roar

Fiona Bruce cleared of 'anti-SNP' bias by BBC complaints unit

Fiona Bruce cleared of 'anti-SNP' bias by BBC complaints unit

BBC Question Time

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Fiona Bruce cleared of 'anti-SNP' bias as 'off the rails' claim 'rooted in evidence'

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Blackford hints at move to Holyrood after leaving Westminster

Ben Nevis in Fort William, where hundreds of runners take part in a challenging annual race up the UK's highest mountain

Ben Nevis in Fort William, where hundreds of runners take part in a challenging annual race up the UK's highest mountain

UK's 'toughest' hill race altered after concerns raised by conservationists

Isobel McArthur (right) in rehearsal for recent National Theatre of Scotland production Kidnapped

Isobel McArthur (right) in rehearsal for recent National Theatre of Scotland production Kidnapped

Saltire Society reveals inaugural 40 Under 40 list of top young Scottish creatives

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