Yesterday, I was interviewed on BBC Radio Scotland for my story about Callum the Stag. Having never worked on/been on radio before, it's fair to say I was nervous beforehand, but the expertise of John Beattie and Gerald Lennon made it a breeze. Many thanks for having me :)

It is so wonderful to see how far you have come Iona M.J. MacDonald – she/her, and we are so pleased that your role as community reporter at Ross-shire Journal Northern Times Inverness Courier is continuing. A real testament to the Community News Project✨

Achnahaird Beach, in Achiltibuie, is up for sale as a part of a 9000 acre estate listed for £2.7m. The local community council are considering a buyout of Badentarbat Estate. Full details here: ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/achnahair…

I would recommend watching this clip to cheer up your day if needed... Many thanks Noel H for sharing :) ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/ullapool-…

"As the ballot papers began to flood in, it really did feel odd that I never had the opportunity to cast a vote," writes The Press and Journal reporter Ena Saracevic. Ena Saracevic: I reported on the general election – but wasn’t 'old enough' to have my say pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/652…

I’m not used to writing articles like this but I really enjoyed writing about my experience at the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey election count. It was especially interesting as I wasn’t even allowed to vote!

Thank you Iona M.J. MacDonald – she/her for this very timely article drawing attention to an important issue. 👇

Newest addition to the highway code? #NC500 #Midges ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/achnashee…

Lovely story 👇

This is soooo lovely! And such a well kept secret too!