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NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

I never set out to be a writer but 22 years ago I landed myself a wee side-line; a column with The Inverness Courier.

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

Moving onto new pastures

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

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.

Column: Kindness is the key to clearing clutter in your head

OUR columnist Jenny Adams talks about spring cleaning your life.

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.

NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”

Column: Freeze on alcohol duty welcome but windfall tax extension disappointing

Column: Highs and lows of budget.

NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

What a legacy Ron has left.

Column: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable

Moray Chamber of Commerce column.

Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2024: Healthcare hero shortlist revealed!

Is your nominee on the shortlist? Voting closes on Sunday, March 24. VOTE NOW!

NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

Can we press pause on more National Parks? Just till we’re back on track with the vital stuff?

Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2024: Brave child shortlist revealed!

Is your nominee on the shortlist? Voting closes on Sunday, March 24. VOTE NOW!

NICKY MARR: Selling up – for the right reasons

The housing crisis here – as in other parts of Scotland – is well documented.

Column: Community comes together to mourn and remember Elgin bus driver Keith Rollinson

Moray MSP pays tribute to community for reaction to death of Elgin bus driver.

NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

Comparing the opportunities that a tiny 28-pupil school can provide with what can be offered in a city school, isn’t comparing like with like.

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NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

Column: Kindness is the key to clearing clutter in your head

Column: Kindness is the key to clearing clutter in your head

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

NICKY MARR: Collaboration can mean learning from each other

Column: Freeze on alcohol duty welcome but windfall tax extension disappointing

Column: Freeze on alcohol duty welcome but windfall tax extension disappointing

NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

NICKY MARR: Mikeysline founder Ron Williamson remembered for being the change for mental health

Column: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable

Column: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable

Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2024: Healthcare hero shortlist revealed!

Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2024: Healthcare hero shortlist revealed!

NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2024: Brave child shortlist revealed!

Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2024: Brave child shortlist revealed!

NICKY MARR: Selling up – for the right reasons

NICKY MARR: Selling up – for the right reasons

Column: Community comes together to mourn and remember Elgin bus driver Keith Rollinson

Column: Community comes together to mourn and remember Elgin bus driver Keith Rollinson

NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

NICKY MARR: Equal education opportunities too much to ask for?

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