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Scott Maclennan


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Scott MacLennan is the political reporter for the Highland titles at Highland News and Media. He joined the company in 2019. Scott went to university in Glasgow and Moscow and reports on the Highland Council, NHS Highland and the Scottish Parliament.

‘The Gathering Festival 2024, well that was a blast’ - organisers delighted with the one days festival in Inverness.

02 June 2024
‘The Gathering Festival 2024, well that was a blast’ - organisers delighted with the one days festival in Inverness.

‘The Gathering Festival 2024, well that was a blast’ - organisers delighted with the one days festival in Inverness.

02 June 2024

Organiser Dougie Brown says ‘we have got exceptionally lucky with the weather, everyone is in great form, lots of families’.


Scottish star of TV hit The Traitors Evie Morrison takes part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Inverness

02 June 2024
Scottish star of TV hit The Traitors Evie Morrison takes part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Inverness

Scottish star of TV hit The Traitors Evie Morrison takes part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Inverness

02 June 2024

She says ‘I’ll Race for Life in my grandparents’ memory but also to help people who are going through cancer right now’.


PICTURES: Race for Life enjoys good weather for its annual 5k raising cash for Cancer Research UK

02 June 2024
PICTURES: Race for Life enjoys good weather for its annual 5k raising cash for Cancer Research UK

PICTURES: Race for Life enjoys good weather for its annual 5k raising cash for Cancer Research UK

02 June 2024

Spokeswoman Lisa Adams says ‘Race for Life has the power not only to transform lives, but to save them’.


A three year old Highland lad raises more than £1900 for RNLI lifeboats because his Dad serves on one

02 June 2024
A three year old Highland lad raises more than £1900 for RNLI lifeboats because his Dad serves on one

A three year old Highland lad raises more than £1900 for RNLI lifeboats because his Dad serves on one

02 June 2024

Finlay smashed his original £1000 target after walking a mile everyday last month as part of the RNLI Mayday Mile challenge.


WATCH: Drone footage of the Highland Hospice zipline on the shores of Loch Ness

02 June 2024
WATCH: Drone footage of the Highland Hospice zipline on the shores of Loch Ness

WATCH: Drone footage of the Highland Hospice zipline on the shores of Loch Ness

02 June 2024

The charity is expecting to ‘welcome more zipliners, along with our catapult participants’ today as well.


Highland Hospice stages ‘the ultimate bucket list experience’ with a Loch Ness bungee jump to raise vital funds

01 June 2024
Highland Hospice stages ‘the ultimate bucket list experience’ with a Loch Ness bungee jump to raise vital funds

Highland Hospice stages ‘the ultimate bucket list experience’ with a Loch Ness bungee jump to raise vital funds

01 June 2024

There were plenty of hardy fundraisers for one of the north’s most deserving charities willing to brave the 160ft elasticated drop.


WATCH: Alex Salmond says the SNP has failed to make the north a ‘priority’ as he hits the campaign trail

01 June 2024
WATCH: Alex Salmond says the SNP has failed to make the north a ‘priority’ as he hits the campaign trail

WATCH: Alex Salmond says the SNP has failed to make the north a ‘priority’ as he hits the campaign trail

01 June 2024

The former First Minister was staking his party’s claim with Alba’s Highland manifesto targeting housing, jobs, and independence.


The Gathering festival dubbed ‘amazing’ as the sun shone down on the Highland music festival

01 June 2024
The Gathering festival dubbed ‘amazing’ as the sun shone down on the Highland music festival

The Gathering festival dubbed ‘amazing’ as the sun shone down on the Highland music festival

01 June 2024

Organiser Dougie Brown says it is more than about the music but ‘a celebration of all that is great about Scotland and the Highlands.’


Highland Council reminds locals that parts of the Southern Distributor Road will be closed tomorrow

01 June 2024
Highland Council reminds locals that parts of the Southern Distributor Road will be closed tomorrow

Highland Council reminds locals that parts of the Southern Distributor Road will be closed tomorrow

01 June 2024

From 7am to 1pm Cancer Research UK will be staging the 5k Inverness Race For Life.


WATCH: Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop says ‘nothing is off the table’ when discussing finishing Nairn bypass by 2030

31 May 2024
WATCH: Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop says ‘nothing is off the table’ when discussing finishing Nairn bypass by 2030

WATCH: Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop says ‘nothing is off the table’ when discussing finishing Nairn bypass by 2030

31 May 2024

She was asked if the Scottish Government can complete at least the Nairn Bypass by the original A96 dualling deadline.


‘Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn’ – Fergus Ewing unafraid of SNP whip as he is ready to fight for Nairn Bypass

31 May 2024
‘Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn’ – Fergus Ewing unafraid of SNP whip as he is ready to fight for Nairn Bypass

‘Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn’ – Fergus Ewing unafraid of SNP whip as he is ready to fight for Nairn Bypass

31 May 2024

He warns the Scottish Government to deliver a timeline for the work by the end of the year saying ‘I know what I have got to do’.


Alba set to launch its general election campaign in the north with a Highland manifesto in Easter Ross

31 May 2024
Alba set to launch its general election campaign in the north with a Highland manifesto in Easter Ross

Alba set to launch its general election campaign in the north with a Highland manifesto in Easter Ross

31 May 2024

Alex Salmond alongside Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross candidate Steve Chisholm aim win the party’s first seat at an election win.


WATCH: Transport secretary says major progress expected within ‘weeks’ on East Link from Inshes to Smithton

31 May 2024
WATCH: Transport secretary says major progress expected within ‘weeks’ on East Link from Inshes to Smithton

WATCH: Transport secretary says major progress expected within ‘weeks’ on East Link from Inshes to Smithton

31 May 2024

Fiona Hyslop says the latest development ‘underlines our commitment to making improvements along the A96’.


Scottish Government is preparing to buy land to dual Inverness to Nairn on the A96

31 May 2024
Scottish Government is preparing to buy land to dual Inverness to Nairn on the A96

Scottish Government is preparing to buy land to dual Inverness to Nairn on the A96

31 May 2024

Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop revealed the development before The Inverness Courier’s Build the Bypass event in Nairn this evening.


Inverness Chamber of Commerce to hold hustings for the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency

30 May 2024
Inverness Chamber of Commerce to hold hustings for the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency

Inverness Chamber of Commerce to hold hustings for the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency

30 May 2024

CEO Colin Marr says ‘we’ll be concentrating on what the candidates can do to help businesses in our region flourish’.


A9 campaigner Laura Hansler slams Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘lame excuses’ for dualling delays

29 May 2024
A9 campaigner Laura Hansler slams Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘lame excuses’ for dualling delays

A9 campaigner Laura Hansler slams Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘lame excuses’ for dualling delays

29 May 2024

Speaking about the former First Minister, Ms Hansler says ‘she doesn’t care – she simply doesn’t care. They have got blood on their hands’.


WATCH: Nicola Sturgeon blames ‘austerity, Brexit, the pandemic’ for A9 dualling delays’

29 May 2024
WATCH: Nicola Sturgeon blames ‘austerity, Brexit, the pandemic’ for A9 dualling delays’

WATCH: Nicola Sturgeon blames ‘austerity, Brexit, the pandemic’ for A9 dualling delays’

29 May 2024

Fergus Ewing asked her: ‘surely, many people are right to say the A9 just wasn’t the top priority for the Scottish Government’.


Scottish Government set to U-turn on wood burning stoves ban in new build homes

28 May 2024
Scottish Government set to U-turn on wood burning stoves ban in new build homes

Scottish Government set to U-turn on wood burning stoves ban in new build homes

28 May 2024

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says she is “delighted that the energy minister has committed to adapting the regulations’.


ICT chairman says ‘I get that people are p****d off’

28 May 2024
ICT chairman says ‘I get that people are p****d off’

ICT chairman says ‘I get that people are p****d off’

28 May 2024

Ross Morrison says ‘if we don’t get the season ticket money then we cannot pay the wages… then the club goes bust.’


EXCLUSIVE: Caley Thistle chairman says ‘I would stand down tomorrow’ if it helped the club

28 May 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Caley Thistle chairman says ‘I would stand down tomorrow’ if it helped the club

EXCLUSIVE: Caley Thistle chairman says ‘I would stand down tomorrow’ if it helped the club

28 May 2024

Ross Morrison says ‘I can understand the fans feelings’ as he speaks out for the first time since a fans revolt over moving training to Fife.


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