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Humza Yousaf attended Winnie Ewing’s memorial service at Inverness Cathedral

16 July 2023
Humza Yousaf attended Winnie Ewing’s memorial service at Inverness Cathedral

Humza Yousaf attended Winnie Ewing’s memorial service at Inverness Cathedral

16 July 2023

He says ‘Winnie Ewing was a colossus of our movement. Frankly she's immortalised in our party and in our movement, and in the country.’


PICTURES: Winnie Ewing's memorial service was a who's who of Scottish politics

15 July 2023
PICTURES: Winnie Ewing's memorial service was a who's who of Scottish politics

PICTURES: Winnie Ewing's memorial service was a who's who of Scottish politics

15 July 2023

The celebration of the independence icon's life attracted no less than three First Minister's past and present.


Alex Salmond’s full eulogy at Winnie Ewing’s memorial service at Inverness Cathedral

15 July 2023
Alex Salmond’s full eulogy at Winnie Ewing’s memorial service at Inverness Cathedral

Alex Salmond’s full eulogy at Winnie Ewing’s memorial service at Inverness Cathedral

15 July 2023

He says ‘her courage, conviction and splash of derring-do’ makes her ‘the most significant Scottish nationalist of the 20th century.'


Winnie Ewing described as the 'true radical spirit of Scotland' at memorial service

15 July 2023
Winnie Ewing described as the 'true radical spirit of Scotland' at memorial service

Winnie Ewing described as the 'true radical spirit of Scotland' at memorial service

15 July 2023

Alex Salmond says it was 'sort of spirit that Scotland needs – needed then and so desperately, desperately needs now.'


Highland MSP asks First Minister to ‘get the ball rolling' on replacing Raigmore

14 July 2023
Highland MSP asks First Minister to ‘get the ball rolling' on replacing Raigmore

Highland MSP asks First Minister to ‘get the ball rolling' on replacing Raigmore

14 July 2023

Edward Mountain wrote to Humza Yousaf after his campaign for a new Highland general hospital won widespread support.


15 school buildings in Inverness and Nairn considered in 'poor' condition

13 July 2023
15 school buildings in Inverness and Nairn considered in 'poor' condition

15 school buildings in Inverness and Nairn considered in 'poor' condition

13 July 2023

Scottish Government numbers show that more than 35 per cent of Highland school buildings are inadequate.


Proposed Council Tax hikes would make 33,000 Highland households 'poorer'

13 July 2023
Proposed Council Tax hikes would make 33,000 Highland households 'poorer'

Proposed Council Tax hikes would make 33,000 Highland households 'poorer'

13 July 2023

The 'bombshell' Scottish Government plans would add from £140.64 to £786.73 a year to bills and has been labelled 'bad, bad policy'.


Highland home owners devastated by 'sickening' Bank of England interest rate hikes

13 July 2023
Highland home owners devastated by 'sickening' Bank of England interest rate hikes

Highland home owners devastated by 'sickening' Bank of England interest rate hikes

13 July 2023

Prospective home owners in the region could see 68 per cent of their wages swallowed by mortgage payments


Highland Council denies Inverness museum will definitely move to Town House car park

12 July 2023
Highland Council denies Inverness museum will definitely move to Town House car park

Highland Council denies Inverness museum will definitely move to Town House car park

12 July 2023

Early proposals earmarked the car park for a new museum but the local authority says this is not 'confirmed'


Holyrood’s finance committee launches probe into proposed Green Freeports tax relief

11 July 2023
Holyrood’s finance committee launches probe into proposed Green Freeports tax relief

Holyrood’s finance committee launches probe into proposed Green Freeports tax relief

11 July 2023

Do you think freeport businesses should get relief from Land and Building Transaction Tax? Inquiry seeks views


Campaigner says there are ways to improve safety on 'appalling' A9 now

10 July 2023
Campaigner says there are ways to improve safety on 'appalling' A9 now

Campaigner says there are ways to improve safety on 'appalling' A9 now

10 July 2023

Ian Donaldson says 'death trap junctions' are an 'appalling situation that could be improved fairly easily.'


EMMA RODDICK: I didn’t realise how much Yes, Minister represents life in government

06 July 2023
EMMA RODDICK: I didn’t realise how much Yes, Minister represents life in government

EMMA RODDICK: I didn’t realise how much Yes, Minister represents life in government

06 July 2023

She says no matter what 'if you see me at an event wearing a ministerial hat, please don’t be afraid to come up and say hello.'


More than 77,000 patients in rural Scotland forced to travel for treatment

02 July 2023
More than 77,000 patients in rural Scotland forced to travel for treatment

More than 77,000 patients in rural Scotland forced to travel for treatment

02 July 2023

Dr Sandesh Gulhane 'These jaw-dropping figures are further proof of how this SNP-Green government are failing rural Scotland at every turn.'


DRS apparently doomed long before Westminster refused to allow the inclusion of glass

02 July 2023
DRS apparently doomed long before Westminster refused to allow the inclusion of glass

DRS apparently doomed long before Westminster refused to allow the inclusion of glass

02 July 2023

Minister Lorna Slater exclusively blamed UK minister for the schemes failure.


Green light for sunlight to boost Highland Council coffers by potential £120m

01 July 2023
Green light for sunlight to boost Highland Council coffers by potential £120m

Green light for sunlight to boost Highland Council coffers by potential £120m

01 July 2023

Councillors agree ambitious plans to progress case for an estimated £28 million investment in five solar farms from Caithness to Inverness.


First Minister Humza Yousaf signs deal to increase the powers and funding for councils

01 July 2023
First Minister Humza Yousaf signs deal to increase the powers and funding for councils

First Minister Humza Yousaf signs deal to increase the powers and funding for councils

01 July 2023

Mr Yousaf says 'we have committed to build a stronger relationship with local government, with mutual trust and respect at its core.'


Son pays tribute to the late Winnie Ewing saying she was fearless, a leader and a fighter

30 June 2023
Son pays tribute to the late Winnie Ewing saying she was fearless, a leader and a fighter

Son pays tribute to the late Winnie Ewing saying she was fearless, a leader and a fighter

30 June 2023

But Fergus Ewing added 'She was our Mum. We will always love and remember her. We will not see her like again.'


Ariane Burgess: More care needs to be taken not to start devastating wildfires

29 June 2023
Ariane Burgess: More care needs to be taken not to start devastating wildfires

Ariane Burgess: More care needs to be taken not to start devastating wildfires

29 June 2023

She says 'a small gesture can make a big difference for yourself, for others and for nature.'


Scottish Government a 'disgrace' for using last week in Holyrood to debate independence

29 June 2023
Scottish Government a 'disgrace' for using last week in Holyrood to debate independence

Scottish Government a 'disgrace' for using last week in Holyrood to debate independence

29 June 2023

MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston says 'Their endless constitutional navel-gazing is a waste of time and energy' the Highlands 'simply cannot afford.'


Campaigners want to up the price of alcohol by 30 per cent per unit to reduce harm

29 June 2023
Campaigners want to up the price of alcohol by 30 per cent per unit to reduce harm

Campaigners want to up the price of alcohol by 30 per cent per unit to reduce harm

29 June 2023

A top think tanks says minimum unit pricing had 'no impact on crime, no impact on A&E attendances and no impact on the heaviest drinkers.'


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