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Edward Mountain has taken his campaign to replace Raigmore to the streets of Inverness

26 May 2023
Edward Mountain has taken his campaign to replace Raigmore to the streets of Inverness

Edward Mountain has taken his campaign to replace Raigmore to the streets of Inverness

26 May 2023

The Highland MSP is calling for a brand new acute general teaching hospital for the Highlands.


Ariane Burgess: Co-housing concept could add to the supply of affordable housing and boost well-being

25 May 2023
Ariane Burgess: Co-housing concept could add to the supply of affordable housing and boost well-being

Ariane Burgess: Co-housing concept could add to the supply of affordable housing and boost well-being

25 May 2023

She says 'Co-housing is a form of community where neighbours own or rent their homes and have some shared indoor and outdoor spaces'


Highland LibDem MP Jamie Stone seeking answers on Deposit Return Scheme as it faces the axe

25 May 2023
Highland LibDem MP Jamie Stone seeking answers on Deposit Return Scheme as it faces the axe

Highland LibDem MP Jamie Stone seeking answers on Deposit Return Scheme as it faces the axe

25 May 2023

Minister responsible Lorna Slater blames Westminster but Mr Stone says that 'won’t fly this time.'


Scottish Government considering replacing Raigmore in the next health infrastructure plans

25 May 2023
Scottish Government considering replacing Raigmore in the next health infrastructure plans

Scottish Government considering replacing Raigmore in the next health infrastructure plans

25 May 2023

Highland MSP Edward Mountain welcomed the news as he campaigns for a new acute general teaching hospital for the north.


Highland Council will issue an additional bin to all households to boost recycling

24 May 2023
Highland Council will issue an additional bin to all households to boost recycling

Highland Council will issue an additional bin to all households to boost recycling

24 May 2023

Green bins will be used for recycling plastic, the blue bin paper and cardboard and the new bin household waste


Long overdue new schools on hold due to funding hiatus

24 May 2023
Long overdue new schools on hold due to funding hiatus

Long overdue new schools on hold due to funding hiatus

24 May 2023

They include St Clement’s Special School and Beauly, Dunvegan, Park and Tornagrain primaries


BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

24 May 2023
BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

BREAKING: Highland Council U-turn on bouncy castle ban after councillors intervene

24 May 2023

Cllr Angus MacDonald said: 'This is good news and will be widely welcomed by everyone, especially children.'


Risks posed to vulnerable children due to social worker vacancies escalated by Highland Council

23 May 2023
Risks posed to vulnerable children due to social worker vacancies escalated by Highland Council

Risks posed to vulnerable children due to social worker vacancies escalated by Highland Council

23 May 2023

The audit and scrutiny committee will assess progress every three months to help tackle the dangers posed.


A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

22 May 2023
A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

A £200 million investment will deliver around 500 new jobs for Global Energy’s Nigg yard

22 May 2023

Scottish secretary Alister Jack says 'for this area it is a lot of high-quality, high-wage jobs coming here'.


Caley Thistle's women footballers says women's base 'is exciting, very, very exciting'

20 May 2023
Caley Thistle's women footballers says women's base 'is exciting, very, very exciting'

Caley Thistle's women footballers says women's base 'is exciting, very, very exciting'

20 May 2023

Natalie Bodiam says it gives her hope for the future of the same and Kayleigh Mackenzie believes it will help professionalise the game


Holyrood debate highlights how HPMAs could signal the twilight for many communities

20 May 2023
Holyrood debate highlights how HPMAs could signal the twilight for many communities

Holyrood debate highlights how HPMAs could signal the twilight for many communities

20 May 2023

MSP Rhoda Grant says 'the more this SNP-Green Scottish Government drag their feet, the more infuriated communities will feel.'


Caley Thistle Trust to get £157,000 to create a 'Mecca' for the women's game at the former IRA pitches

20 May 2023
Caley Thistle Trust to get £157,000 to create a 'Mecca' for the women's game at the former IRA pitches

Caley Thistle Trust to get £157,000 to create a 'Mecca' for the women's game at the former IRA pitches

20 May 2023

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says 'As a community hub it is going to be an incredible facility.'


Jamie Halcro Johnston: The SNP’s betrayal of coastal communities over HPMAs will never be forgiven

18 May 2023
Jamie Halcro Johnston: The SNP’s betrayal of coastal communities over HPMAs will never be forgiven

Jamie Halcro Johnston: The SNP’s betrayal of coastal communities over HPMAs will never be forgiven

18 May 2023

He says 'they prioritised their dodgy deal with the Scottish Greens over the interests of their own constituents.'


New funding confirmed to help under-16 Caley Thistle supporters make the cup final

18 May 2023
New funding confirmed to help under-16 Caley Thistle supporters make the cup final

New funding confirmed to help under-16 Caley Thistle supporters make the cup final

18 May 2023

Chief exec Scot Gardiner welcomes 'brilliant news' as Scottish Secretary Alister Jack blames the BBC for cup final chaos


Angus MacDonald: The care sector, especially in the Highlands, is in crisis

17 May 2023
Angus MacDonald: The care sector, especially in the Highlands, is in crisis

Angus MacDonald: The care sector, especially in the Highlands, is in crisis

17 May 2023

The LibDem Westminster candidate says the National Care contract needs to rise from £830 per person per week to £1200 to be 'viable.'


Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

17 May 2023
Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

17 May 2023

The move divided the council as some felt it was anti-religious and others discussed accountability


The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

16 May 2023
The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

The equivalent of 112 days worth of adult social care went undelivered in one week

16 May 2023

The figures from January shed light on adult social care in the Highlands as it teeters on the brink of collapse.


Fergus Ewing calls on Humza Yousaf to save the Developing the Young Workforce Scheme

16 May 2023
Fergus Ewing calls on Humza Yousaf to save the Developing the Young Workforce Scheme

Fergus Ewing calls on Humza Yousaf to save the Developing the Young Workforce Scheme

16 May 2023

The MSP says by scrapping the DRS and HPMAs the cash could bolster the young workforce scheme.


Highland Council releases child protection action plan after Care Inspectorate criticism

16 May 2023
Highland Council releases child protection action plan after Care Inspectorate criticism

Highland Council releases child protection action plan after Care Inspectorate criticism

16 May 2023

It contains 26 measures designed to improve areas where it was thought the council fell short.


Highland Council indicates five long overdue new schools are at risk due to funding

15 May 2023
Highland Council indicates five long overdue new schools are at risk due to funding

Highland Council indicates five long overdue new schools are at risk due to funding

15 May 2023

They include St Clement’s Special School and Beauly, Dunvegan, Park and Tornagrain primaries


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