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Scott Maclennan


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Scott MacLennan is the political reporter for all the Highland titles at Highland News and Media. The Scottish Press Awards named him Weekly Journalist of the Year in 2024 for his coverage of the A9 dualling, 999 failings and pupil safety at a north school. 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

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Crash between a car and two motorcyclists closes A833 near Beauly in both directions

17 May 2025
Crash between a car and two motorcyclists closes A833 near Beauly in both directions

Crash between a car and two motorcyclists closes A833 near Beauly in both directions

17 May 2025

Emergency services are in attendance with the incident happening near the junction of the A862.


Police Scotland confirm A839 has reopened after a fire at Rogart Vets yesterday

17 May 2025
Police Scotland confirm A839 has reopened after a fire at Rogart Vets yesterday

Police Scotland confirm A839 has reopened after a fire at Rogart Vets yesterday

17 May 2025

Six fire engine crews from Lairg, Dornoch, Invergordon, Dingwall and Inverness tackled the blaze - no animals or people were injured.


Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

17 May 2025
Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

17 May 2025

But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.


With 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

16 May 2025
With 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

With 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

16 May 2025

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.


Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

16 May 2025
Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

16 May 2025

Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.


Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

16 May 2025
Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

16 May 2025

One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.


Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

16 May 2025
Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

16 May 2025

Jacqui Waring worked with NHS Highland to deliver improvements after her son Will Ogilvy took his own life aged just 28.


Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

15 May 2025
Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

15 May 2025

She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others.’


Highland care sector at risk of collapse due to Labour plans to curb legal migration, MP Angus MacDonald warns

13 May 2025
Highland care sector at risk of collapse due to Labour plans to curb legal migration, MP Angus MacDonald warns

Highland care sector at risk of collapse due to Labour plans to curb legal migration, MP Angus MacDonald warns

13 May 2025

Parklands Care Homes boss slams the proposals as ‘dangerously short-sighted’ and ‘ill-conceived’.


Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

13 May 2025
Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

13 May 2025

Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.


Abuse of Inverness police officers leads MSP to call for more prison space

13 May 2025
Abuse of Inverness police officers leads MSP to call for more prison space

Abuse of Inverness police officers leads MSP to call for more prison space

13 May 2025

Edward Mountain argues the current prison should remain open even after £209m HMP Highland is finished.


LibDems select Neil Alexander to run in target seat of Inverness and Nairn

13 May 2025
LibDems select Neil Alexander to run in target seat of Inverness and Nairn

LibDems select Neil Alexander to run in target seat of Inverness and Nairn

13 May 2025

He will be up against the SNP’s Emma Roddick and Labour’s Shaun Fraser.


Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland ScotRail Wi-Fi pilot

12 May 2025
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland ScotRail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites power new Highland ScotRail Wi-Fi pilot

12 May 2025

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.


Highland Council set to decide Culduthel Woods proposals after a site visit

11 May 2025
Highland Council set to decide Culduthel Woods proposals after a site visit

Highland Council set to decide Culduthel Woods proposals after a site visit

11 May 2025

Some residents are against plans for new paths proposed by the Culduthel Woods Group.


Golf club wants sell booze on the links and open its doors to the public

10 May 2025
Golf club wants sell booze on the links and open its doors to the public

Golf club wants sell booze on the links and open its doors to the public

10 May 2025

Bid for a license to increase opening hours to 1am and let non-members drink there.


PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

09 May 2025
PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

PODCAST: North NHS compensation payments total £34m so we look at why

09 May 2025

Listen to episode one of our brand new look at what is going on behind the headlines in Beyond the Briefing.


MSPs accuse NHS Highland of being too afraid of Scottish Government to fight to retain services

09 May 2025
MSPs accuse NHS Highland of being too afraid of Scottish Government to fight to retain services

MSPs accuse NHS Highland of being too afraid of Scottish Government to fight to retain services

09 May 2025

Edward Mountain and Fergus Ewing fear that losing services leads to ‘adverse outcomes’ for patients.


Former BBC broadcaster and poverty and trauma expert appointed to top Highland Council roles

08 May 2025
Former BBC broadcaster and poverty and trauma expert appointed to top Highland Council roles

Former BBC broadcaster and poverty and trauma expert appointed to top Highland Council roles

08 May 2025

Maggie Cunningham and Dr Jim McCormick will head up the £870,000 poverty and equality commission.


Scottish Government branded ‘disgraceful’ over lack of A96 dualling progress

07 May 2025
Scottish Government branded ‘disgraceful’ over lack of A96 dualling progress

Scottish Government branded ‘disgraceful’ over lack of A96 dualling progress

07 May 2025

First Minister John Swinney unveiled the Programme for Government which Fergus Ewing says shows dualling has been ‘parked’.


What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

07 May 2025
What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

07 May 2025

Exactly one year out from the vote we look at the issues, parties and the pitfalls.


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