Author Profile: Scott Maclennan

Under employee ownership, bosses welcome huge socio-economic benefit to the region.

Loch Ness road resurfacing works will close the A82 north of Alltsigh overnight

Loch Ness road resurfacing works will close the A82 north of Alltsigh overnight

The work will be over two phases from October 19-22 and November 2-12 according to BEAR Scotland.

Two more candidates confirmed in race to succeed Kate Forbes as Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP

Two more candidates confirmed in race to succeed Kate Forbes as Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP

Eilidh Munro will run for the SNP and Aviemore’s Isla McCay for Labour.

All Scotrail and LNER trains cancelled between Inverness and Perth with bus replacements in operation

All Scotrail and LNER trains cancelled between Inverness and Perth with bus replacements in operation

Network Rail says engineering works mean no services can run this weekend.

Ardersier is Chinese energy giant’s preferred site to invest £1.5 billion in the UK’s largest wind turbine plant

Ardersier is Chinese energy giant’s preferred site to invest £1.5 billion in the UK’s largest wind turbine plant

Ming Yang estimates it will create 1500 jobs amid concerns about energy security

Highland nursery whistleblower awarded £400k after losing job over concerns about autistic boy’s treatment

10 October 2025

Highland nursery whistleblower awarded £400k after losing job over concerns about autistic boy’s treatment

10 October 2025

Judge slams Inverness-based Care and Learning Alliance for the ‘warning to anyone who raises genuine concerns’.

Castlehill Care Home in Inverness warned to make improvements or face losing registration

08 October 2025

Castlehill Care Home in Inverness warned to make improvements or face losing registration

08 October 2025

The Care Inspectorate issues seventh improvement notice since last year to the under fire facility.

Green bid to ban woodburning stoves comes back to haunt SNP amid accusation of ‘rank hypocrisy’

Green bid to ban woodburning stoves comes back to haunt SNP amid accusation of ‘rank hypocrisy’

Highland Tory MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston slams agriculture minister Jim Fairlie for relying on his fire during Storm Amy

Highland Council extends Inverness road closures of Bridge Street, Castle Street and Castle Road

Highland Council extends Inverness road closures of Bridge Street, Castle Street and Castle Road

The local authority says the change is to allow the contractor more time for resurfacing work after poor weather.

Ness Bridge work sparks fears Inverness faces gridlock for months affecting thousands daily

Ness Bridge work sparks fears Inverness faces gridlock for months affecting thousands daily

Highland Council decision is expected next month on major resurfacing job.

Highland Greens MSP calls for ‘urgent action’ to dual and electrify the Highland Main Line

02 October 2025

Highland Greens MSP calls for ‘urgent action’ to dual and electrify the Highland Main Line

02 October 2025

Ariane Burgess argues the railways is ‘a climate imperative, an economic opportunity, and a matter of fairness’.

COURT ROUND UP: jealous ex-partner caught on doorbell cam, violent rapist jailed for 9 year, and woman attacks partner with wooden giraffe

28 September 2025

COURT ROUND UP: jealous ex-partner caught on doorbell cam, violent rapist jailed for 9 year, and woman attacks partner with wooden giraffe

28 September 2025

Our reporters have been covering all the biggest cases at Inverness Sheriff Court this week.

Conservative candidate Helen Crawford seeks renewables convention in Holyrood

Conservative candidate Helen Crawford seeks renewables convention in Holyrood

The Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch hopeful is aiming to fulfil her pledge to ‘take the pylon fight to Holyrood’.

UPDATE: A9 reopens after two-vehicle crash

UPDATE: A9 reopens after two-vehicle crash

Traffic Scotland advised avoiding the area while a diversion was put in place following the crash.

Should shinty get the same support as Gaelic as a vital part of Highland culture?

Should shinty get the same support as Gaelic as a vital part of Highland culture?

We asked those involved with ‘most professional amateur sport in Scotland’ what they think

Views of Ben Wyvis set to be ‘desecrated’ by a new nine-turbine wind farm

Views of Ben Wyvis set to be ‘desecrated’ by a new nine-turbine wind farm

Highland Council refuses to object to the plan despite rejecting an earlier similar proposal.

Fire service brings Nairn outbuilding and car blaze near the High Street under control 45 minutes after call out

Fire service brings Nairn outbuilding and car blaze near the High Street under control 45 minutes after call out

Police Scotland reopen High Street, Rose Street and Leopold Street that were closed due to fire.

Highland Council Visitor Levy stance is ‘digging its heels in – on shifting sands’

Highland Council Visitor Levy stance is ‘digging its heels in – on shifting sands’

Labour and LibDem calls for a pause were rejected by the SNP-Highland Independent bosses.

Four Nairn paddleboarders swept out to sea prompt major emergency response

Four Nairn paddleboarders swept out to sea prompt major emergency response