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Rachel Smart


Business reporter

I studied my undergraduate degree in politics and international relations at the University of Aberdeen and I completed my Masters in Journalism at RGU this year. I have always been interested in people and how society works. It's great when your passions align with your job.

Highland enterprise agency signs memorandum of understanding with world’s largest shipbuilding company

17 April 2024
Highland enterprise agency signs memorandum of understanding with world’s largest shipbuilding company

Highland enterprise agency signs memorandum of understanding with world’s largest shipbuilding company

17 April 2024

The MoU between Scotland’s enterprise agencies and the world’s largest shipbuilding company could bring economic benefits for the Highlands.


New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

16 April 2024
New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

16 April 2024

Travel tech company, FlixBus, has added Inverness, Aviemore and Pitlochry to its Scottish network.


New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

16 April 2024
New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

New bus service to begin operating from Inverness

16 April 2024

Travel tech company, FlixBus, has added Inverness, Aviemore and Pitlochry to its Scottish network.


Inverness-contractor completes groundworks at new residential development in the Slackbuie

16 April 2024
Inverness-contractor completes groundworks at new residential development in the Slackbuie

Inverness-contractor completes groundworks at new residential development in the Slackbuie

16 April 2024

Inverness-based contractor, Capstone Construction, has completed groundworks at a new residential development in the Slackbuie area of Inverness.


Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

16 April 2024
Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

16 April 2024

Miss Scotland has given her advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant.


A delightful afternoon sailing along the Caledonian Canal with Seagull Trust Cruises

15 April 2024
A delightful afternoon sailing along the Caledonian Canal with Seagull Trust Cruises

A delightful afternoon sailing along the Caledonian Canal with Seagull Trust Cruises

15 April 2024

Reporter Rachel Smart had the opportunity to sail along the Caledonian Canal with charity Seagull Trust Cruises.


Do you fancy sailing along the Caledonian Canal each week?

15 April 2024
Do you fancy sailing along the Caledonian Canal each week?

Do you fancy sailing along the Caledonian Canal each week?

15 April 2024

A Highland charity is on the hunt for some new volunteers.


Highland holiday lets – navigating the new rules

14 April 2024
Highland holiday lets – navigating the new rules

Highland holiday lets – navigating the new rules

14 April 2024

Elizabeth Tainsh, Associate at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) discusses how to navigate the new rules of short-term lets.


Inverness community stalwart on his MS diagnosis and why the art of conversation is the cure for many of life’s woes

14 April 2024
Inverness community stalwart on his MS diagnosis and why the art of conversation is the cure for many of life’s woes

Inverness community stalwart on his MS diagnosis and why the art of conversation is the cure for many of life’s woes

14 April 2024

Hero of heroes, David MacRae discusses his Inverness upbringing, MS diagnosis and why he is passionate about helping others.


Inverness schoolgirl and friends win holiday during Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

14 April 2024
Inverness schoolgirl and friends win holiday during Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

Inverness schoolgirl and friends win holiday during Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway

14 April 2024

An Inverness schoolgirl and her friends have won a holiday during the final episode of Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.


Petition opposing a parade by the Apprentice Boys of Derry in Inverness gathers over 4000 signatures

14 April 2024
Petition opposing a parade by the Apprentice Boys of Derry in Inverness gathers over 4000 signatures

Petition opposing a parade by the Apprentice Boys of Derry in Inverness gathers over 4000 signatures

14 April 2024

The Protestant fraternal society’s group has been given Highland Council permission to march through the city on Saturday, April 20.


The Sunflower Ball set to take place in aid of Highland Hospice

14 April 2024
The Sunflower Ball set to take place in aid of Highland Hospice

The Sunflower Ball set to take place in aid of Highland Hospice

14 April 2024

Fundraising event for Highland Hospice, The Sunflower Ball is set to provide a night of entertainment.


Luke Stoltman crowned Europe’s Strongest Man for second time

14 April 2024
Luke Stoltman crowned Europe’s Strongest Man for second time

Luke Stoltman crowned Europe’s Strongest Man for second time

14 April 2024

Highland strongman, Luke Stoltman has been crowned Europe’s Strongest Man.


PICTURES: 278th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden

13 April 2024
PICTURES: 278th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden

PICTURES: 278th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden

13 April 2024

Over 200 people gathered to at Culloden Battlefield in Inverness today to mark the 278th anniversary of The Battle of Culloden.


Award-winning Highland hotel proud to be force for good within the community

13 April 2024
Award-winning Highland hotel proud to be force for good within the community

Award-winning Highland hotel proud to be force for good within the community

13 April 2024

An award-winning Highland hotel is proud to be a force for good within the local community.


Hundreds gather to mark anniversary of Battle of Culloden with ceilidh set to take place tonight

13 April 2024
Hundreds gather to mark anniversary of Battle of Culloden with ceilidh set to take place tonight

Hundreds gather to mark anniversary of Battle of Culloden with ceilidh set to take place tonight

13 April 2024

Over 200 people gathered to at Culloden Battlefield in Inverness today to mark the 278th anniversary of The Battle of Culloden.


Highland man raises over £16,000 for local children’s charity by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

13 April 2024
Highland man raises over £16,000 for local children’s charity by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Highland man raises over £16,000 for local children’s charity by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

13 April 2024

A Highland man has raised over £16,000 for a local charity by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.


Call for Highland Council to enforce policy banning use of pesticides in school playgrounds which may cause cancer

13 April 2024
Call for Highland Council to enforce policy banning use of pesticides in school playgrounds which may cause cancer

Call for Highland Council to enforce policy banning use of pesticides in school playgrounds which may cause cancer

13 April 2024

A Highland MSP has asked Highland Council to take urgent action to enforce their policy banning the use of pesticides on school playgrounds.


Former University Challenge contestant branded a “nasty, perverted little spider” wins bid to have sex crimes convictions quashed

13 April 2024
Former University Challenge contestant branded a “nasty, perverted little spider” wins bid to have sex crimes convictions quashed

Former University Challenge contestant branded a “nasty, perverted little spider” wins bid to have sex crimes convictions quashed

13 April 2024

A former University Challenge contestant has won his bid to have his sex crimes convictions quashed.


‘You’ve got to give it 100 per cent’ says new manager at luxury hotel

12 April 2024
‘You’ve got to give it 100 per cent’ says new manager at luxury hotel

‘You’ve got to give it 100 per cent’ says new manager at luxury hotel

12 April 2024

A luxury hotel has a new general manager - and she comes with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry.


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