"We've been looking at that, but to date we have not seen evidence for that highland area on the Moon being substantially different from surrounding areas, " said Prof Zuber.

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The Highland Perthshire Area Community Interest Company has been shortlisted for the Community Award in this year's Perthshire Big Tree Country Awards.

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Eddie Thomson, chair of the Highland Perthshire Area Community Interest Company, which runs the Enchanted Forest, said they were looking forward to celebrating their 10th anniversary.

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He said Highland was an area of Scotland which was pioneering the integration of health and social care.

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Bell moved out to the Bay Area with Highland in 2010.

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Gill McVicar, director of operations for north and west area of NHS Highland, said a one size fits all solution to the challenges of delivering healthcare in remote areas was unlikely.

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The 29-year-old, of The Royal Highland Fusiliers, commanded an infantry platoon in an extremely dangerous area, and charged an enemy ambush twice to rescue an injured soldier.

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The best-performing health board area, according to the figures, was the Highland part of the former Argyll and Clyde Board, where there was 100% compliance with the 62-day target.

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It said Highland Council had looked at the potential of also using care homes and hospital gardens in the area.

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