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Scott Maclennan


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Scott MacLennan is the political reporter for the Highland titles at Highland News and Media. He joined the company in 2019. Scott went to university in Glasgow and Moscow and reports on the Highland Council, NHS Highland and the Scottish Parliament.

Inverness Leisure in line for refurbishment after years of decline with £100k earmarked

09 November 2024
Inverness Leisure in line for refurbishment after years of decline with £100k earmarked

Inverness Leisure in line for refurbishment after years of decline with £100k earmarked

09 November 2024

Some features of the popular facility have been closed for over a year.


The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

08 November 2024
The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

08 November 2024

Hospitality fears it could put people off visiting but others question why locals foot the bill for mass tourism.


Westminster and Holyrood hopeful John Erskine launches bid to become Labour MSP

08 November 2024
Westminster and Holyrood hopeful John Erskine launches bid to become Labour MSP

Westminster and Holyrood hopeful John Erskine launches bid to become Labour MSP

08 November 2024

He kicked off his 2026 campaign with an attack on Fergus Ewing and Kate Forbes.


Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

07 November 2024
Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

Highland Hospice dealt major blow by Labour’s National Insurance hikes

07 November 2024

MP Angus MacDonald warns impacts will also be felt by ‘many care homes, pharmacies, doctors surgeries and dentist clinics’.


Highlands to get a share in Labour investment of almost £1.4 billion growth funding

07 November 2024
Highlands to get a share in Labour investment of almost £1.4 billion growth funding

Highlands to get a share in Labour investment of almost £1.4 billion growth funding

07 November 2024

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray confirms a £26 million investment in the green freeport.


Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

05 November 2024
Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

05 November 2024

Two banning orders were made this year so far and at least £2600 in fines issued.


Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

05 November 2024
Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

05 November 2024

The council’s ‘thanks, but no thanks’ approach was dubbed ‘heavy handed’ by one councillor


Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

05 November 2024
Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

05 November 2024

The council is issuing a call for views covering almost all transport options in the north.


Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

04 November 2024
Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

04 November 2024

Cameron Barracks and 7 hotels as well as MoD properties were all used to accommodate displaced persons.


A9 inquiry: Lack of transparency and financial indecision doomed dualling

01 November 2024
A9 inquiry: Lack of transparency and financial indecision doomed dualling

A9 inquiry: Lack of transparency and financial indecision doomed dualling

01 November 2024

Campaigner Laura Hansler says ‘it goes beyond disrespect… it was just a complete disregard for our lives and our safety’.


A9 inquiry is ‘unconvinced’ the Scottish Government learned its lesson after dualling got off track

01 November 2024
A9 inquiry is ‘unconvinced’ the Scottish Government learned its lesson after dualling got off track

A9 inquiry is ‘unconvinced’ the Scottish Government learned its lesson after dualling got off track

01 November 2024

MSP Jackson Carlaw says ‘this is, quite frankly, unacceptable for those who live and work in northern Scotland’.


Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

30 October 2024
Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

30 October 2024

Or has Rachel Reeves devastated Highland farming, whisky, business and employment?


Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

30 October 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

30 October 2024

But what does that mean for the Highlands including vital sectors like the whisky industry?


Multimillion-pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

29 October 2024
Multimillion-pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

Multimillion-pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

29 October 2024

Chief Officer Ross Haggart says the changes deliver ‘modern, state-of-the-art facilities’.


Transport Scotland spent £300 million maintaining A9 since SNP came to power

29 October 2024
Transport Scotland spent £300 million maintaining A9 since SNP came to power

Transport Scotland spent £300 million maintaining A9 since SNP came to power

29 October 2024

The average cost is steadily rising from over £14m for the first five years to more than £22 million for the last five.


Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

28 October 2024
Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

Another street artist goes to work in Inverness city centre overnight

28 October 2024

Is this the return of the Friar’s Bridge artist which impressed locals a year ago?


Highland Astronomy group celebrates 30 years with special event

28 October 2024
Highland Astronomy group celebrates 30 years with special event

Highland Astronomy group celebrates 30 years with special event

28 October 2024

Three decades spent studying the skies will be marked by a special event with the Glasgow Science Centre’s Steve Owens.


Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

27 October 2024
Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

27 October 2024

That is part of a larger £278,000 annual bill to keep the public fully informed including training for community councils.


Assault of two males at Farraline bus station sparks police appeal for witnesses

27 October 2024
Assault of two males at Farraline bus station sparks police appeal for witnesses

Assault of two males at Farraline bus station sparks police appeal for witnesses

27 October 2024

Police Scotland say the incident happened on Wednesday between 21.00 and 21.35 and one of the victims ‘had property damaged’.


Police appeal over break-in and theft at Tesco on Dores Road in the early hours of Saturday

27 October 2024
Police appeal over break-in and theft at Tesco on Dores Road in the early hours of Saturday

Police appeal over break-in and theft at Tesco on Dores Road in the early hours of Saturday

27 October 2024

Detectives are searching for an unknown male wearing a dark coloured tracksuit with a white emblem, black trainers, a blue rucksack


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