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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

Scott Maclennan

Could £30m Inverness Castle become a late drinking den when it opens later this year?

23 June 2025
Could £30m Inverness Castle become a late drinking den when it opens later this year?

Could £30m Inverness Castle become a late drinking den when it opens later this year?

23 June 2025

A decision is expected on Highlife Highland’s bid for a licence as it will run the visitor attraction.


Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

23 June 2025
Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

23 June 2025

It reiterates the demands for a pause on develops and applauds how it ‘amplified’ concerns with the ‘industrialisation of natural landscapes’.


Shakes 'n' Cakes hot food takeaways risks ‘greater obesity’ at Inverness Royal Academy

23 June 2025
Shakes 'n' Cakes hot food takeaways risks ‘greater obesity’ at Inverness Royal Academy

Shakes 'n' Cakes hot food takeaways risks ‘greater obesity’ at Inverness Royal Academy

23 June 2025

Lochardil and Drummond Community Council objects to the business getting permission.


Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court alcohol sales licence bid set for decision by Highland Council

22 June 2025
Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court alcohol sales licence bid set for decision by Highland Council

Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court alcohol sales licence bid set for decision by Highland Council

22 June 2025

The move comes from Scott Murray’s CRU Holdings as he seeks to rejuvenate the food and beverage offering amid stiff competition.


Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

22 June 2025
Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

22 June 2025

Two councillors say the ‘Scottish Government must show greater support for the police service’.


Highland Council refused just four short term let licences but granted more than 7000

22 June 2025
Highland Council refused just four short term let licences but granted more than 7000

Highland Council refused just four short term let licences but granted more than 7000

22 June 2025

Serious concerns about lack of control spark twin moves for action by Labour, Highland Alliance, and Greens.


Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

22 June 2025
Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

22 June 2025

She is the latest chief officer appointment in a major management restructure of the local authority.


Years of SNP ‘failures’ led to Fergus Ewing’s refusal to stand for the party

20 June 2025
Years of SNP ‘failures’ led to Fergus Ewing’s refusal to stand for the party

Years of SNP ‘failures’ led to Fergus Ewing’s refusal to stand for the party

20 June 2025

Leaving Scotland’s party of government red-faced and at risk of losing a safe seat in Inverness and Nairn.


WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

20 June 2025
WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

20 June 2025

He says as an independent candidate he will ‘force the next government to deliver’ on the A9 and A96.


Inverness and Nairn SNP MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘I am to stand in the Holyrood Elections next year…’

20 June 2025
Inverness and Nairn SNP MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘I am to stand in the Holyrood Elections next year…’

Inverness and Nairn SNP MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘I am to stand in the Holyrood Elections next year…’

20 June 2025

He says ‘for me it is unfinished business’ as he confirms he will run as an independent in the 2026 Holyrood elections.


Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

18 June 2025
Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

18 June 2025

But the time of operation at the ex-Norbord base was curtailed at the weekend.


Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

18 June 2025
Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

18 June 2025

One objector says SSEN’s plans will have ‘a devastating effect on the lives of decent hardworking families.’


Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

17 June 2025
Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

17 June 2025

More than 300 people attend packed Beauly convention to demand a moratorium on new developments.


Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

16 June 2025
Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

16 June 2025

Camanachd Association CEO Ruari Davidson says it showcased ‘the very best of our game and our communities’


Prof John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

13 June 2025
Prof John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

Prof John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

13 June 2025

The respected political scientist also divulged why Nigel Farage is his most admired politician at the exclusive Highland News and Media event.


Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

13 June 2025
Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

13 June 2025

Liberal Democrat candidate Neil Alexander is demanding a new Clean Water Act amid fears 45% spike could get worse.


UPDATE: NHS Highland’s ‘critical incident’ now over with systems operating normally

12 June 2025
UPDATE: NHS Highland’s ‘critical incident’ now over with systems operating normally

UPDATE: NHS Highland’s ‘critical incident’ now over with systems operating normally

12 June 2025

The health board confirms it was ‘not a cyber attack, and that no patient records were compromised’.


NHS Highland declares a ‘critical incident’ related to ‘digital systems’

12 June 2025
NHS Highland declares a ‘critical incident’ related to ‘digital systems’

NHS Highland declares a ‘critical incident’ related to ‘digital systems’

12 June 2025

But the health board say appointments are going ahead and ‘patient care is continuing safely across all our hospitals and services’.


Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

11 June 2025
Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

11 June 2025

The Scottish and UK governments approve business case, according to CEO Calum Macpherson.


Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

10 June 2025
Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

10 June 2025

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster and applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’.


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