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data-path="URDY8HIFPEOCBWE5Q43A.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/URDY8HIFPEOCBWE5Q43A.jpg" alt="Teenager who has ADHD makes sporting history as Scottish judo champion"/></noscript> </div></div> <div class="col-7 col-lg-6"> <figcaption> <p>For eight months he sat on the judo mat and watched his brother train - now he’s a national champ.</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </figcaption> </div> </div> </figure> </a> </div> <div class="clearfix d-block d-md-none d-lg-none"></div> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4"> <a class="HLine" href="/sport/last-gasp-penalty-decides-highland-league-derby-while-leader-374076/"> <figure class="h-100 grey"> <div class="row p-3"> <h3 class="pl-3 whitetext">Last-gasp penalty decides Highland League derby while leadership changes hands</h3> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="col-5 col-lg-6 pr-lg-0"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 825'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Last-gasp penalty decides Highland League derby while leadership changes hands" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="3RW4PVVSCISFGJC35N8N.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/3RW4PVVSCISFGJC35N8N.jpg" alt="Last-gasp penalty decides Highland League derby while leadership changes hands"/></noscript> </div></div> <div class="col-7 col-lg-6"> <figcaption> <p>Two long unbeaten runs are ended in a dramatic weekend.</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </figcaption> </div> </div> </figure> </a> </div> <div class="clearfix d-block d-sm-block d-md-none d-lg-none"></div> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4"> <a class="HLine" href="/sport/golfer-64-scores-two-holes-in-one-on-same-weekend-using-373824/"> <figure class="h-100 grey"> <div class="row p-3"> <h3 class="pl-3 whitetext">Golfer (64) scores two holes-in-one on same weekend - using the same ball</h3> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="col-5 col-lg-6 pr-lg-0"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 825'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Golfer (64) scores two holes-in-one on same weekend - using the same ball" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="PLDUDTNVEZPQN7N8BFM9.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/PLDUDTNVEZPQN7N8BFM9.jpg" alt="Golfer (64) scores two holes-in-one on same weekend - using the same ball"/></noscript> </div></div> <div class="col-7 col-lg-6"> <figcaption> <p>Watch the man who now has nine aces in a golf career spanning more than 50 years.</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </figcaption> </div> </div> </figure> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <hr/> <div class="text-center"> <a href="/sport/" class="btn btn-outline-primary colour"><strong>Read more sport news</strong></a> </div> <hr/> </div> </div> </section><section class="Lifestyle white"> <div class="container"> <div class="titleline_color mb-5"> <h1 class="title_color">LIFESTYLE</h1> </div> <div class="pt-3 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a coffee before heading out onto the trails to enjoy the classic circuit of Loch Morlich in Glenmore</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </figcaption> </div> </div> </figure> </a> </div> <div class="col-md- 4 col-lg-4 h-100"> <div class="clearfix d-block d-sm-block d-md-block d-lg-none"></div> <div class="MPU text-center light"> <span id="p_mpu3" class="IENGGH" style="width: 300px; height: 250px;" data-provider="3" data-devices="dt" data-format="['mpu3',300,250]"></span> <span id="p_mpu3_mobile" class="IENGGH" style="width: 300px; height: 250px;" data-provider="3" data-devices="m" data-format="['mpu3',300,250]"></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix d-block d-md-block d-lg-block"></div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="row d-flex"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3"> <a class="HLine" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/pictures-ferintosh-whisky-distillery-designs-revealed-in-ne-374669/"> <figure class="h-100 grey"> <div class="row p-3 p-lg-0"> <div class="col-12 d-block d-lg-none"> <h3>PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application</h3> </div> <div class="col-5 col-lg-12"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 825'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="E6MJMIUTIU3TZYO9641L.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/E6MJMIUTIU3TZYO9641L.jpg" alt="PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application"/></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="col-7 col-lg-12"> <figcaption class="p-0 p-lg-3"> <h3 class="d-none d-lg-block">PICTURES: Ferintosh whisky distillery designs revealed in new planning application</h3> <p>Almost 30 jobs could be created by ambitious plans to resurrect the famous Ferintosh whisky name at a new Black Isle distillery.</p> <div class="Media"> 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col-lg-12"> <figcaption class="p-0 p-lg-3"> <h3 class="d-none d-lg-block">Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards raises £6000 for CHAS children’s charity</h3> <p>The tourism industry in the Highlands and Islands has come together to raise thousands of pounds to help bereaved families during the last year.</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </figcaption> </div> </div> </figure> </a> </div> <div class="clearfix d-block d-md-block d-lg-none"></div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3"> <a class="HLine" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/lifestyle/active-outdoors-viewpoint-20-years-of-access-rights-is-some-374150/"> <figure class="h-100 grey"> <div class="row p-3 p-lg-0"> <div class="col-12 d-block d-lg-none"> <h3>ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate</h3> </div> <div class="col-5 col-lg-12"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 825'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="A0DDW1GI11AMTOTRMF4W.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/A0DDW1GI11AMTOTRMF4W.jpg" alt="ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate"/></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="col-7 col-lg-12"> <figcaption class="p-0 p-lg-3"> <h3 class="d-none d-lg-block">ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate</h3> <p>John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </figcaption> </div> </div> </figure> </a> </div> <div class="clearfix d-block d-md-none d-lg-none"></div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3"> <a class="HLine" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/lifestyle/inverness-craft-brewery-owners-share-heartfelt-thanks-to-s-374174/"> <figure class="h-100 grey"> <div class="row p-3 p-lg-0"> <div class="col-12 d-block d-lg-none"> <h3>Inverness craft brewery owners share ‘heartfelt thanks’ to supporters as taproom plans step forward</h3> </div> <div class="col-5 col-lg-12"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 825'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Inverness craft brewery owners share ‘heartfelt thanks’ to supporters as taproom plans step forward" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="QIM7TES3KSB4T0IG10RF.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/QIM7TES3KSB4T0IG10RF.jpg" alt="Inverness craft brewery owners share ‘heartfelt thanks’ to supporters as taproom plans step forward"/></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="col-7 col-lg-12"> <figcaption class="p-0 p-lg-3"> <h3 class="d-none d-lg-block">Inverness craft brewery owners share ‘heartfelt thanks’ to supporters as taproom plans step forward</h3> <p>An Inverness craft brewery’s owners said they were ‘delighted’ after getting planning green light to open a new taproom in Inverness city centre.</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </figcaption> </div> </div> </figure> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> <hr/> <div class="text-center"> <a href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/lifestyle/" target="_blank" class="btn btn-outline-primary colour"><strong>Read more lifestyle news</strong></a> </div> <hr/> </div> </section><section class="WhatsOn"> <div class="container"> <div class="titleline_white"> <h2 class="title_white">WHAT'S ON</h2> </div> <div class="container pt-3 pb-3 white"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12 col-lg-8 h-100"> <a class="HLine" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/watch-new-single-release-for-popular-inverness-with-the-g-374327/"> <figure class="grey"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-md-5 col-lg-7 pr-md-0 pr-lg-0"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <div class="VideoButton"> <i class="fa fa-play fa-lg"></i> </div> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 825'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="WATCH: New single release for popular Inverness - with The Gellions’ Loft featured in the lyrics" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="HHZ5QZVKHQZDJMMC4B1R.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/HHZ5QZVKHQZDJMMC4B1R.jpg" alt="WATCH: New single release for popular Inverness - with The Gellions’ Loft featured in the lyrics"/></noscript> </div></div> <div class="col-12 col-md-7 col-lg-5 pl-md-0 pl-lg-0"> <figcaption class="p-3"> <h2 class="HeadlineFont">WATCH: New single release for popular Inverness - with The Gellions’ Loft featured in the lyrics</h2> <p>Inverness landmarks such as Loch Ness, Leakey's Bookshop and the Ness Islands feature in a new single and video by a popular local songwriter.</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </figcaption> </div> </div> </figure> </a> </div> <div class="col-md- 4 col-lg-4 h-100"> <div class="clearfix d-block d-sm-block d-md-block d-lg-none"></div> <div class="MPU text-center light"> <span id="p_mpu4" class="IENGGH" style="width: 300px; height: 250px;" data-provider="3" data-devices="dt" data-format="['mpu4',300,250]"></span> <span id="p_mpu4_mobile" class="IENGGH" style="width: 300px; height: 250px;" data-provider="3" data-devices="m" data-format="['mpu4',300,250]"></span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix d-block d-md-block d-lg-block"></div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="row d-flex"> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3"> <a class="HLine" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/watch-nairn-little-theatre-set-to-host-exhibition-theatre-p-373894/"> <figure class="h-100 grey"> <div class="row p-3 p-lg-0"> <div class="col-12 d-block d-lg-none"> <h3>WATCH: Nairn Little Theatre set to host exhibition theatre piece inspired by mum’s fantastic life</h3> </div> <div class="col-5 col-lg-12"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <div class="VideoButton"> <i class="fa 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class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3"> <a class="HLine" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/lifestyle/chance-to-seek-inspiration-at-fort-william-mountain-festival-373414/"> <figure class="h-100 grey"> <div class="row p-3 p-lg-0"> <div class="col-12 d-block d-lg-none"> <h3>Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival</h3> </div> <div class="col-5 col-lg-12"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 825'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="4G1XX604FQWCY0EMEXJR.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/4G1XX604FQWCY0EMEXJR.jpg" alt="Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival"/></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="col-7 col-lg-12"> <figcaption class="p-0 p-lg-3"> <h3 class="d-none d-lg-block">Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival</h3> <p>The Highland 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John Davidson looks ahead to a long weekend of motivational fun</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </figcaption> </div> </div> </figure> </a> </div> <div class="clearfix d-block d-md-none d-lg-none"></div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3"> <a class="HLine" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/2-5m-funding-boost-for-eden-court-will-be-transformative-373236/"> <figure class="h-100 grey"> <div class="row p-3 p-lg-0"> <div class="col-12 d-block d-lg-none"> <h3>£2.5m funding boost for Eden Court ‘will be transformative’</h3> </div> <div class="col-5 col-lg-12"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 825'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="£2.5m funding boost for Eden Court ‘will be transformative’" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="0I88Q8WNE3X0POIGDPHB.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/0I88Q8WNE3X0POIGDPHB.jpg" alt="£2.5m funding boost for Eden Court ‘will be transformative’"/></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="col-7 col-lg-12"> <figcaption class="p-0 p-lg-3"> <h3 class="d-none d-lg-block">£2.5m funding boost for Eden Court ‘will be transformative’</h3> <p>A "transformative" £2.5 million cash injection will help Eden Court "expand access to the arts", its delighted boss believes.</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </figcaption> </div> </div> </figure> </a> </div> <div class="clearfix d-block d-md-none d-lg-none"></div> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-3"> <a class="HLine" href="https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/eden-court-pledges-improved-gender-balance-in-under-canvas-2-372572/"> <figure class="h-100 grey"> <div class="row p-3 p-lg-0"> <div class="col-12 d-block d-lg-none"> <h3>Eden Court pledges improved gender balance in Under Canvas 2025 line-up</h3> </div> <div class="col-5 col-lg-12"> <div class="VideoPlay"> <img class="rthmb" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1200 825'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Eden Court pledges improved gender balance in Under Canvas 2025 line-up" data-root="/_media/img/" data-path="7UQDQLNF8ZRFELQ41J3Z.jpg" data-ar="1.45"/><noscript><img src="/_media/img/120x0/7UQDQLNF8ZRFELQ41J3Z.jpg" alt="Eden Court pledges improved gender balance in Under Canvas 2025 line-up"/></noscript> </div> </div> <div class="col-7 col-lg-12"> <figcaption class="p-0 p-lg-3"> <h3 class="d-none d-lg-block">Eden Court pledges improved gender balance in Under Canvas 2025 line-up</h3> <p>Around 60 per cent of the programme features trad and folk music, which are historically dominated by male performers.</p> <div class="Media"> </div> </figcaption> </div> </div> </figure> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="row d-flex"> <div class="col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4"> <a class="HLine" 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