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Highland Council rejects plan for 47 new homes in Drumnadrochit

08 February 2024
Highland Council rejects plan for 47 new homes in Drumnadrochit

Highland Council rejects plan for 47 new homes in Drumnadrochit

08 February 2024

Councillor David Fraser says it is essential the development proceeded with the commercial element but the refusal may be appealed.


WATCH A9 Inquiry: 'I hear what you are saying but I'm just not convinced'

07 February 2024
WATCH A9 Inquiry: 'I hear what you are saying but I'm just not convinced'

WATCH A9 Inquiry: 'I hear what you are saying but I'm just not convinced'

07 February 2024

Fergus Ewing demands answers from Mairi McAllan about the 'complete failure to adhere to the very clear schedule.'


Black Isle Brewery's plans for a major new Inverness pub agreed by Highland Council

07 February 2024
Black Isle Brewery's plans for a major new Inverness pub agreed by Highland Council

Black Isle Brewery's plans for a major new Inverness pub agreed by Highland Council

07 February 2024

The company hopes to attract 20,000 visitors by being based at the retail park with a visitors centre, bar and restaurant.


Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

06 February 2024
Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

06 February 2024

He says 'decisions by SNP and Green ministers in Edinburgh that will have a real impact on life here in the Highlands.'


Councillor Maxine Smith says 'sorry' but hits out at critics after getting one month suspension

06 February 2024
Councillor Maxine Smith says 'sorry' but hits out at critics after getting one month suspension

Councillor Maxine Smith says 'sorry' but hits out at critics after getting one month suspension

06 February 2024

She says she accepts the sanction adding 'being a councillor in these conditions is extremely trying and stressful.'


Watchdog suspends Councillor Maxine Smith for one month after 'maternity leave' claim

06 February 2024
Watchdog suspends Councillor Maxine Smith for one month after 'maternity leave' claim

Watchdog suspends Councillor Maxine Smith for one month after 'maternity leave' claim

06 February 2024

She felt Tamala Collier may not be 'consistent' enough to sit on a planning committee while also failing to register interests in time.


Highland Council overpaid 593 former staff racking up a bill of £863,000

05 February 2024
Highland Council overpaid 593 former staff racking up a bill of £863,000

Highland Council overpaid 593 former staff racking up a bill of £863,000

05 February 2024

MSP Edward Mountain said it was 'beyond belief' and that the responsible parties should help pay the money back.


Transport secretary Mairi McAllan due to appear at the A9 dualling inquiry this week

05 February 2024
Transport secretary Mairi McAllan due to appear at the A9 dualling inquiry this week

Transport secretary Mairi McAllan due to appear at the A9 dualling inquiry this week

05 February 2024

The probe is aimed at finding out what went wrong so mistakes are not repeated and ensuring the new 2035 dualling deadline is reached.


Inverness paw prints trail to stay due to costs but council bosses apologise for 'blip'

05 February 2024
Inverness paw prints trail to stay due to costs but council bosses apologise for 'blip'

Inverness paw prints trail to stay due to costs but council bosses apologise for 'blip'

05 February 2024

The trail in Inverness city centre is intended to indicate the Victorian Market is dog-friendly venue.


Big top touted to stage Highland Games as work on Bught Park continues

02 February 2024
Big top touted to stage Highland Games as work on Bught Park continues

Big top touted to stage Highland Games as work on Bught Park continues

02 February 2024

Highland Council is considering options because of the major renovation work underway at the Inverness park.


Transport minister to take part in A9 dualling stakeholder event in Inverness

02 February 2024
Transport minister to take part in A9 dualling stakeholder event in Inverness

Transport minister to take part in A9 dualling stakeholder event in Inverness

02 February 2024

Sources confirm that on top of Transport Scotland’s announcement of drop-in sessions Fiona Hyslop as the ‘delivery plan takes to the road.’


RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

01 February 2024
RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

RHODA GRANT: Paused NHS Highland projects 'should have been completed many years ago'

01 February 2024

She says the recent bad weather 'shone a light on the difficulty of travelling for healthcare and the dangers of centralised health services.'


Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

30 January 2024
Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

Kate Forbes as finance secretary 'wasn’t invited' to top Covid decision-making group

30 January 2024

She told the UK Covid Inquiry 'I’m not even sure I was aware that they existed.'


Caley Thistle's £40 million bid for 'financial security' set for decision day

29 January 2024
Caley Thistle's £40 million bid for 'financial security' set for decision day

Caley Thistle's £40 million bid for 'financial security' set for decision day

29 January 2024

But Highland Council is recommending refusing the plans despite officials withdrawing objections.


Black Isle Brewery hopes to move to Inverness could attract 20,000 visitors

29 January 2024
Black Isle Brewery hopes to move to Inverness could attract 20,000 visitors

Black Isle Brewery hopes to move to Inverness could attract 20,000 visitors

29 January 2024

The Ross-shire brewer aims to relocate to a site at the retail park with a visitors centre, bar and restaurant.


Highland Council recommends refusing Inverness Provost's property development plans

29 January 2024
Highland Council recommends refusing Inverness Provost's property development plans

Highland Council recommends refusing Inverness Provost's property development plans

29 January 2024

Officials say the proposal 'does not meet any of the criteria for the development of housing in the rural area'.


Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

28 January 2024
Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

28 January 2024

Highland Council has received advance notice of a full planning application.


A9 inquiry: MSP ‘really taken aback’ that the government knew for years the project was late

28 January 2024
A9 inquiry: MSP ‘really taken aback’ that the government knew for years the project was late

A9 inquiry: MSP ‘really taken aback’ that the government knew for years the project was late

28 January 2024

Jackson Carlaw says there was ‘drift’ but ‘the rest of Scotland was left completely in the dark’ but still no clear answers.


Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024
Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him as ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024

Now Edward Mountain slams ‘petulant’ exchange adding it is not his job to be ‘subservient to the Scottish Government’.


Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024
Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

Highland MSP hits back after Jason Leitch brands him ‘rude’ in message to Humza Yousaf

26 January 2024

Now Edward Mountain slams ‘petulant’ exchange adding it is not his job to be ‘subservient to the Scottish Government’.


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