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Jamie Halcro Johnston: This First Minister is just another Central Belt nationalist

Jamie Halcro Johnston: This First Minister is just another Central Belt nationalist

Jamie Halcro Johnston: This First Minister is just another Central Belt nationalist

13 April 2023

He says Humza Yousaf has 'no more interest in the Highlands and Islands' than Nicola Sturgeon


People in Scotland are more dissatisfied with government than those in England

People in Scotland are more dissatisfied with government than those in England

People in Scotland are more dissatisfied with government than those in England

13 April 2023

The UK is placed between Russia and Mexico when it came to belief in government delivering for the people


Highland youngster lands top post at Scottish Youth Parliament

Highland youngster lands top post at Scottish Youth Parliament

Highland youngster lands top post at Scottish Youth Parliament

12 April 2023

Mollie McGoran has been elected as chairperson of the youth-led, democratic organisation which aims to represent the young people of Scotland.


COLIN CAMPBELL: No grand welcome for SNP leader Humza Yousaf on the streets of Inverness

COLIN CAMPBELL: No grand welcome for SNP leader Humza Yousaf on the streets of Inverness

COLIN CAMPBELL: No grand welcome for SNP leader Humza Yousaf on the streets of Inverness

11 April 2023

One of his many challenges will be to try and even partially fix what looks the broken hulk of the SNP, says our columnist.


FERGUS EWING: Will the Green tail keep wagging the SNP dog?

FERGUS EWING: Will the Green tail keep wagging the SNP dog?

FERGUS EWING: Will the Green tail keep wagging the SNP dog?

11 April 2023

The SNP MSP says: "I do not believe that this deal [with the Greens] helps us at all, on the contrary, I’m certain it’s damaging Scotland."


How could this field transform a growing corner of Inverness?

How could this field transform a growing corner of Inverness?

How could this field transform a growing corner of Inverness?

08 April 2023

EXPLAINER: A community group in Inverness wants to create a "green hub" in a growing area of the city.


Major power line and substation plans spark packed Highland protest meeting

Major power line and substation plans spark packed Highland protest meeting

Major power line and substation plans spark packed Highland protest meeting

08 April 2023

ANGRY residents have accused energy bosses of trying to "industrialise the Highlands" after they gathered to protest plans for major new power lines.


A82 danger fears spark meeting with transport chiefs

A82 danger fears spark meeting with transport chiefs

A82 danger fears spark meeting with transport chiefs

07 April 2023

WORRIED community figures will "press" transport chiefs for safety improvements to the A82 after a call for speed cuts by a crash survivor.


RHODA GRANT: New National Treatment Centre is great but staffing crisis remains

RHODA GRANT: New National Treatment Centre is great but staffing crisis remains

RHODA GRANT: New National Treatment Centre is great but staffing crisis remains

06 April 2023

Staff are facing burnout which could also have a knock-on effect on services


Did Humza Yousaf tell Douglas Ross 'a whopping economic lie'?

Did Humza Yousaf tell Douglas Ross 'a whopping economic lie'?

Did Humza Yousaf tell Douglas Ross 'a whopping economic lie'?

06 April 2023

The Tories think so but the SNP insist that Scotland enjoyed higher GDP growth than the rest of the UK


First Minister aims to repair the relationship between the government and councils

First Minister aims to repair the relationship between the government and councils

First Minister aims to repair the relationship between the government and councils

06 April 2023

Humza Yousaf said 'work is already underway on developing a new deal for local government'


Highland MSP vows to help improve lives of those with Motor Neurone Disease

Highland MSP vows to help improve lives of those with Motor Neurone Disease

Highland MSP vows to help improve lives of those with Motor Neurone Disease

04 April 2023

Rhoda Grant's pledge came at a reception marking the anniversary of a report warning that MND patients are waiting too long for accessible housing.


DREW HENDRY: 'Doing the right thing can make a real difference'

DREW HENDRY: 'Doing the right thing can make a real difference'

DREW HENDRY: 'Doing the right thing can make a real difference'

04 April 2023

When times are tough, it’s amazing how the power of community can make all the difference.


Highland MSP pressures Scottish Government over progress on new £42m secondary school in Nairn

Highland MSP pressures Scottish Government over progress on new £42m secondary school in Nairn

Highland MSP pressures Scottish Government over progress on new £42m secondary school in Nairn

04 April 2023

A HIGHLAND MSP has pressed the Scottish Government for updates on works for a new school in Nairn.


EMMA RODDICK: Nicola Sturgeon taught us that there’s more than one way to do politics

EMMA RODDICK: Nicola Sturgeon taught us that there’s more than one way to do politics

EMMA RODDICK: Nicola Sturgeon taught us that there’s more than one way to do politics

03 April 2023

Highland MSP counts herself among the many who have been inspired and motivated by the former First Minister's leadership and her integrity.


Crofters, farmers and fishermen should be rewarded for their stewardship

Crofters, farmers and fishermen should be rewarded for their stewardship

Crofters, farmers and fishermen should be rewarded for their stewardship

02 April 2023

Greens MSP Ariane Burgess believes incentives will help meet climate goals


Are Highland bus fare increases undermining environmental efforts?

Are Highland bus fare increases undermining environmental efforts?

Are Highland bus fare increases undermining environmental efforts?

01 April 2023

Stagecoach plans to implement fare rises of around 10 per cent from this weekend.


DAVID STEWART: First Minister's pledges to Highlands should be written on stone and placed next to A9

DAVID STEWART: First Minister's pledges to Highlands should be written on stone and placed next to A9

DAVID STEWART: First Minister's pledges to Highlands should be written on stone and placed next to A9

31 March 2023

Humza Yousaf should not be allowed to forget is promises to the area, says our columnist.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: First Minister agrees Raigmore needs replaced or refurbished

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: First Minister agrees Raigmore needs replaced or refurbished

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: First Minister agrees Raigmore needs replaced or refurbished

30 March 2023

The MSP says 'I will continue to push this Scottish Government towards a making a full commitment to replacing Raigmore'


Kate Forbes rejects claim she said 'stick it' when offered a cabinet post

Kate Forbes rejects claim she said 'stick it' when offered a cabinet post

Kate Forbes rejects claim she said 'stick it' when offered a cabinet post

30 March 2023

She says 'I’d never be as impolite about any such offer as has been attributed'


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