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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.

Growth and digital recognised at Highland Business Awards

26 July 2024
Growth and digital recognised at Highland Business Awards

Growth and digital recognised at Highland Business Awards

26 July 2024

The prestigious Highland Business Awards is open for entries and there is a fantastic range of categories so every business should be able to enter.


BELLADRUM: Toyah & Robert on keeping the love alive and why they adore the Highlands

24 July 2024
BELLADRUM: Toyah & Robert on keeping the love alive and why they adore the Highlands

BELLADRUM: Toyah & Robert on keeping the love alive and why they adore the Highlands

24 July 2024

We caught up with music legends Toyah & Robert before they take the stage at Belladrum this weekend.


‘She tells everyone Belladrum is named after her’: generations of festival-goers on why they keep going back

23 July 2024
‘She tells everyone Belladrum is named after her’: generations of festival-goers on why they keep going back

‘She tells everyone Belladrum is named after her’: generations of festival-goers on why they keep going back

23 July 2024

Catriona McIntosh started attending Belladrum in 2004 with her family at the age of 14.


Highland businesswoman scoops prize at national awards ceremony

23 July 2024
Highland businesswoman scoops prize at national awards ceremony

Highland businesswoman scoops prize at national awards ceremony

23 July 2024

A Highland business woman has scooped an award at a national awards ceremony.


Meet the couple who got engaged at Belladrum and married in the same spot 18 years later

22 July 2024
Meet the couple who got engaged at Belladrum and married in the same spot 18 years later

Meet the couple who got engaged at Belladrum and married in the same spot 18 years later

22 July 2024

It is the summer of love at Belladrum and we certainly have a few love stories for you!


PICTURES: Business organisation enjoys annual summer BBQ

22 July 2024
PICTURES: Business organisation enjoys annual summer BBQ

PICTURES: Business organisation enjoys annual summer BBQ

22 July 2024

Inverness Chamber of Commerce enjoyed its annual members barbecue.


Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

22 July 2024
Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

22 July 2024

The public has been having their say on whether or not they agree Highland Council has the worst public services in mainland Scotland.


Inverness Airport now open for flights after ‘technical issue’ is resolved

22 July 2024
Inverness Airport now open for flights after ‘technical issue’ is resolved

Inverness Airport now open for flights after ‘technical issue’ is resolved

22 July 2024

Inverness Airport is now open for flights after some journeys were cancelled and delayed this morning.


Have you made any memories at Northern Meeting Park?

22 July 2024
Have you made any memories at Northern Meeting Park?

Have you made any memories at Northern Meeting Park?

22 July 2024

People are being invited to share their memories of the park for a project as part of its restoration.


Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

22 July 2024
Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

22 July 2024

Highland Council has said an analysis that ranks it as the worst local authority in Scotland ‘does not reflect the true picture of Highland’.


MSP says GB Energy being based in Highlands would ‘right a wrong that has existed for generations’

21 July 2024
MSP says GB Energy being based in Highlands would ‘right a wrong that has existed for generations’

MSP says GB Energy being based in Highlands would ‘right a wrong that has existed for generations’

21 July 2024

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant has backed calls for GB Energy to be based in the Highlands.


Highland Business Women Awards’ shortlist selected

20 July 2024
Highland Business Women Awards’ shortlist selected

Highland Business Women Awards’ shortlist selected

20 July 2024

Over the coming weeks, each category will be revealed – with an array of cutting-edge businesses and leaders making it to the finals.


‘Extremely disappointing’ as Inverness public art piece targeted with graffiti

19 July 2024
‘Extremely disappointing’ as Inverness public art piece targeted with graffiti

‘Extremely disappointing’ as Inverness public art piece targeted with graffiti

19 July 2024

Highland Council has said it is ‘extremely disappointing’ to see another incidence of vandalism at The Gathering Place.


Who in the Highlands is impacted by the worldwide IT outage?

19 July 2024
Who in the Highlands is impacted by the worldwide IT outage?

Who in the Highlands is impacted by the worldwide IT outage?

19 July 2024

Who is impacted by the global IT outage?


No suspicious circumstances as police confirm death of 74-year-old man at Ness Islands

19 July 2024
No suspicious circumstances as police confirm death of 74-year-old man at Ness Islands

No suspicious circumstances as police confirm death of 74-year-old man at Ness Islands

19 July 2024

Police Scotland have confirmed that a 74-year-old man died at Ness Islands on Monday.


Rapist jailed for decade-long campaign of violence and abuse of three women and a child

19 July 2024
Rapist jailed for decade-long campaign of violence and abuse of three women and a child

Rapist jailed for decade-long campaign of violence and abuse of three women and a child

19 July 2024

Alastair Nicolson was found guilty of a catalogue of offences following a trial at the High Court in Inverness on May 22, 2024.


Inverness Airport not impacted by worldwide IT outages

19 July 2024
Inverness Airport not impacted by worldwide IT outages

Inverness Airport not impacted by worldwide IT outages

19 July 2024

Inverness Airport has not been impacted by the current worldwide IT outage.


Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland, analysis reveals

19 July 2024
Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland, analysis reveals

Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland, analysis reveals

19 July 2024

A new Sunday Times analysis has revealed Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland.


Highland Business Week: Region has a chance to build on business strengths and grow

19 July 2024
Highland Business Week: Region has a chance to build on business strengths and grow

Highland Business Week: Region has a chance to build on business strengths and grow

19 July 2024

A Highland Business Award is a highly coveted recognition of achievement.


‘All the nurseries were full’ - single mum shares her challenge of finding childcare in the Highlands

18 July 2024
‘All the nurseries were full’ - single mum shares her challenge of finding childcare in the Highlands

‘All the nurseries were full’ - single mum shares her challenge of finding childcare in the Highlands

18 July 2024

Single mum-of-one Lauren Johnstone, from Fortrose was unable to return to full-time work due to not being able to access childcare.


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