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Highland MSP wants 'community empowerment' at the centre of Scotland’s economy

Highland MSP wants 'community empowerment' at the centre of Scotland’s economy

Highland MSP wants 'community empowerment' at the centre of Scotland’s economy

30 March 2023

Emma Roddick says 'If you’re coming to me with policy, don’t talk to me about GDP, don’t talk to me about private growth'


Highland Conservative leader says it is time replace SNP who he says 'fiddled while Rome burns'

Highland Conservative leader says it is time replace SNP who he says 'fiddled while Rome burns'

Highland Conservative leader says it is time replace SNP who he says 'fiddled while Rome burns'

30 March 2023

Douglas Ross believes voters 'can make the SNP pay the price for ignoring our real priorities'


Inverness looks set to host another significant pro-independence gathering

Inverness looks set to host another significant pro-independence gathering

Inverness looks set to host another significant pro-independence gathering

30 March 2023

The Alba Party will stage its spring conference at Eden Court


The divisive SNP campaign is nothing compared to the betrayal of the north

The divisive SNP campaign is nothing compared to the betrayal of the north

The divisive SNP campaign is nothing compared to the betrayal of the north

29 March 2023

Humza Yousaf now has a historic opportunity to govern Scotland as one country, instead of the Central Belt and everywhere else


Eddie Gillanders: Kate Forbes might have been right person to shake things up as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs?

Eddie Gillanders: Kate Forbes might have been right person to shake things up as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs?

Eddie Gillanders: Kate Forbes might have been right person to shake things up as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs?

29 March 2023

WHO will be new Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs?


Decision deferred on change of ownership for Ardersier road

Decision deferred on change of ownership for Ardersier road

Decision deferred on change of ownership for Ardersier road

28 March 2023

A REQUEST to make an Ardersier road private was deferred by Nairn councillors over concerns that it might be closed to the public in the future.


Kate Forbes turns down a seat in Humza Yousaf’s cabinet, a campaign source confirms

Kate Forbes turns down a seat in Humza Yousaf’s cabinet, a campaign source confirms

Kate Forbes turns down a seat in Humza Yousaf’s cabinet, a campaign source confirms

28 March 2023

Being forced to back two Greens policies she disagrees with could have been at the heart of the decision


WATCH: Here's what Highland care home boss told incoming First Minister Humza Yousaf

WATCH: Here's what Highland care home boss told incoming First Minister Humza Yousaf

WATCH: Here's what Highland care home boss told incoming First Minister Humza Yousaf

28 March 2023

Social care...has always been seen as the Cinderella service and...now needs to be elevated and given far more prominence.


ANALYSIS: Turning point – did early campaign furore over Kate Forbes' beliefs fuel Humza Yousaf's triumph?

ANALYSIS: Turning point – did early campaign furore over Kate Forbes' beliefs fuel Humza Yousaf's triumph?

ANALYSIS: Turning point – did early campaign furore over Kate Forbes' beliefs fuel Humza Yousaf's triumph?

28 March 2023

When Kate Forbes declared her intention to stand in the SNP leadership contest on February 20, many felt she was already the candidate to beat.


Kate Forbes thanks Highlanders for their support

Kate Forbes thanks Highlanders for their support

Kate Forbes thanks Highlanders for their support

28 March 2023

'It wasn’t to be this time but I hope I’ve done the Highlands proud'


Will potential break-up of Highland Council remain a live issue under Humza Yousaf?

Will potential break-up of Highland Council remain a live issue under Humza Yousaf?

Will potential break-up of Highland Council remain a live issue under Humza Yousaf?

28 March 2023

The issue was thrust into the spotlight at the leadership debate hosted by The Inverness Courier.


WATCH: What do people in Inverness think of the new SNP leader?

WATCH: What do people in Inverness think of the new SNP leader?

WATCH: What do people in Inverness think of the new SNP leader?

28 March 2023

WE asked people in Inverness for their opinion on the new SNP leader.


FERGUS EWING: Courier debate achieved clear promises on the A9

FERGUS EWING: Courier debate achieved clear promises on the A9

FERGUS EWING: Courier debate achieved clear promises on the A9

28 March 2023

Columnist Fergus Ewing discusses the future of the A9 and the A96.


999 calls: New SNP leader Humza Yousaf 'open' to decentralisation

999 calls: New SNP leader Humza Yousaf 'open' to decentralisation

999 calls: New SNP leader Humza Yousaf 'open' to decentralisation

27 March 2023

People in the Highlands will be looking to the new leader to take up concerns over the impact of the centralisation of 999 services.


A9 and A96 dualling: 'Priority' promise from new SNP leader Humza Yousaf

A9 and A96 dualling: 'Priority' promise from new SNP leader Humza Yousaf

A9 and A96 dualling: 'Priority' promise from new SNP leader Humza Yousaf

27 March 2023

Highland road users will be keen to see action quickly on delayed roads projects.


New SNP leader Humza Yousaf urged to upgrade maternity services in the Highlands

New SNP leader Humza Yousaf urged to upgrade maternity services in the Highlands

New SNP leader Humza Yousaf urged to upgrade maternity services in the Highlands

27 March 2023

THE NEWLY elected SNP leader and health secretary Humza Yousaf is being urged to review maternity services in the north of Scotland.


REACTION: Leading Scots politicians respond to Humza Yousaf's leadership victory

REACTION: Leading Scots politicians respond to Humza Yousaf's leadership victory

REACTION: Leading Scots politicians respond to Humza Yousaf's leadership victory

27 March 2023

Beaten leadership candidate Kate Forbes led congratulations to Humza Yousaf after his election as new SNP leader and likely Scottish First Minister.


Will Humza Yousaf support Highland businesses?

Will Humza Yousaf support Highland businesses?

Will Humza Yousaf support Highland businesses?

27 March 2023

Humza Yousaf was today elected the leader of the Scottish National Party – but what does that mean for Highland businesses?


Humza Yousaf promise to the Highlands: 'Eradicate poverty'

Humza Yousaf promise to the Highlands: 'Eradicate poverty'

Humza Yousaf promise to the Highlands: 'Eradicate poverty'

27 March 2023

The new leader of the SNP now has to deliver on what he promised.


BREAKING NEWS: Humza Yousaf wins SNP leadership race

BREAKING NEWS: Humza Yousaf wins SNP leadership race

BREAKING NEWS: Humza Yousaf wins SNP leadership race

27 March 2023

Humza Yousaf has won the SNP leadership contest after an intense five week election following the shock resignation of Nicola Sturgeon in February.


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