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MSP Emma Roddick: Would Scotland want to join the UK if not already in it?

MSP Emma Roddick: Would Scotland want to join the UK if not already in it?

MSP Emma Roddick: Would Scotland want to join the UK if not already in it?

20 June 2022

She says 'the UK just can’t seem to remember what democracy looks like'


Holyrood debate places NHS Highland recruitment and retention under the spotlight

Holyrood debate places NHS Highland recruitment and retention under the spotlight

Holyrood debate places NHS Highland recruitment and retention under the spotlight

19 June 2022

Health secretary acknowledges it is a problem for rural and island communities


David Stewart: Flying high on trip to see the trappings of President Reagan

David Stewart: Flying high on trip to see the trappings of President Reagan

David Stewart: Flying high on trip to see the trappings of President Reagan

17 June 2022

He says the ex-actor known as a 'great communicator' was a fascinating person


'The time is meow' says animal protection charity

'The time is meow' says animal protection charity

'The time is meow' says animal protection charity

17 June 2022

MSP Emma Roddick attends Holyrood event to shine a spotlight on protecting cats.


Highland taxi operators urge Highland Council to hike fares by 20 per cent

Highland taxi operators urge Highland Council to hike fares by 20 per cent

Highland taxi operators urge Highland Council to hike fares by 20 per cent

17 June 2022

But the local authority says it is powerless to speed-up the consultation process which could take six months


MP Drew Hendry: The impact of Brexit is hitting our hospitality workforce

MP Drew Hendry: The impact of Brexit is hitting our hospitality workforce

MP Drew Hendry: The impact of Brexit is hitting our hospitality workforce

17 June 2022

He says that for the first time there are more job vacancies in the UK than unemployed people


Highland Council is now ranked sixth worst in Scotland for value for money

Highland Council is now ranked sixth worst in Scotland for value for money

Highland Council is now ranked sixth worst in Scotland for value for money

14 June 2022

It is a fall of two places in less than a month with a road condition score of just 1.29 out of 10


MSP wants Scottish Government consultation over Inverness green space project

MSP wants Scottish Government consultation over Inverness green space project

MSP wants Scottish Government consultation over Inverness green space project

14 June 2022

A Highland MSP is urging the Scottish Government to consult with community over moves to secure a community green space in Inverness.


Plans to demolish the Ironworks and build a hotel are set to be decided

Plans to demolish the Ironworks and build a hotel are set to be decided

Plans to demolish the Ironworks and build a hotel are set to be decided

14 June 2022

Highland Council recommends approving the £30 million project


Ariane Burgess: How do we begin making change?

Ariane Burgess: How do we begin making change?

Ariane Burgess: How do we begin making change?

13 June 2022

The MSP argues it is impossible alone as 'we need to change together in our communities, with local and national government'


MP Drew Hendry seeks Highland views on the cost of living crisis

MP Drew Hendry seeks Highland views on the cost of living crisis

MP Drew Hendry seeks Highland views on the cost of living crisis

12 June 2022

A new report claims 1.5 million households in the UK will struggle to pay for food and energy


Fergus Ewing: Scotland has a positive story to tell on power

Fergus Ewing: Scotland has a positive story to tell on power

Fergus Ewing: Scotland has a positive story to tell on power

10 June 2022

He says onshore wind pays 'more than £106 million a year' into Scotland’s economy


New Inverness city leader Ian Brown says climate change is a priority

New Inverness city leader Ian Brown says climate change is a priority

New Inverness city leader Ian Brown says climate change is a priority

10 June 2022

And Glynis Campbell-Sinclair becomes just the second female Provost of Inverness


War of words breaks out at Highland Council over appointments

War of words breaks out at Highland Council over appointments

War of words breaks out at Highland Council over appointments

10 June 2022

Opposition leader Alasdair Christie says the SNP staged a 'smash and grab' over jobs


UK government minister meets Highland business leaders

UK government minister meets Highland business leaders

UK government minister meets Highland business leaders

10 June 2022

MP Iain Stewart highlighted how the region can potentially benefit from Westminster's plans


New Inverness city leader Ian Brown vows: ‘We’ll listen’

New Inverness city leader Ian Brown vows: ‘We’ll listen’

New Inverness city leader Ian Brown vows: ‘We’ll listen’

09 June 2022

While Glynis Campbell-Sinclair becomes just the second female Provost ever


Full Highland Council meeting determines who gets the plum jobs on committees

Full Highland Council meeting determines who gets the plum jobs on committees

Full Highland Council meeting determines who gets the plum jobs on committees

09 June 2022

But among the surprises was the axing of the deputy leader and budget leader roles


Highland Council leader welcomes opportunity of new Highland national park

Highland Council leader welcomes opportunity of new Highland national park

Highland Council leader welcomes opportunity of new Highland national park

09 June 2022

A HIGHLAND councillor said a new national park in Highland would provide boost in fight against climate change.


New transport strategy "doesn't go far enough" according to local Conservative MSP

New transport strategy "doesn't go far enough" according to local Conservative MSP

New transport strategy "doesn't go far enough" according to local Conservative MSP

09 June 2022

A LOCAL MSP said a new strategy plan for transport needs to be more ambitious towards improving vital infrastructure in the Highlands.


Convener of Moray Council faces 'no confidence' vote from opposition parties

Convener of Moray Council faces 'no confidence' vote from opposition parties

Convener of Moray Council faces 'no confidence' vote from opposition parties

08 June 2022

Political row about Tory representative Marc Macrae.


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