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Scott Maclennan


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Scott MacLennan is the political reporter for the Highland titles at Highland News and Media. 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.

Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

09 September 2024
Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

09 September 2024

Building a Local Scotland campaigners say the country is ‘one of the least locally governed countries in the world’.


‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

07 September 2024
‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told.

07 September 2024

MSP Edward Mountain tells council leader Raymond Bremner it ‘brings the council into direct competition with local businesses’.


Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

06 September 2024
Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

06 September 2024

Parents says additional support is not available where it should be as the focus is now on kids from deprived backgrounds.


Highland councillors approve the process for creation of firework control zones

05 September 2024
Highland councillors approve the process for creation of firework control zones

Highland councillors approve the process for creation of firework control zones

05 September 2024

Move paves way for local authority to ban fireworks in misuse hotspots


First Minister John Swinney vows to progress the A9 dualling

04 September 2024
First Minister John Swinney vows to progress the A9 dualling

First Minister John Swinney vows to progress the A9 dualling

04 September 2024

Fears for project emerged yesterday when Finance Secretary warned: “We cannot afford all of our capital commitments”


Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

04 September 2024
Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

Highland Council moves one step closer to introducing tourist tax as it readies an online consultation

04 September 2024

Legislation is due to come into effect in the Autumn and could pave the way to introducing a visitor levy.


Is the A9 dualling project at risk due to Scottish Government spending cuts?

04 September 2024
Is the A9 dualling project at risk due to Scottish Government spending cuts?

Is the A9 dualling project at risk due to Scottish Government spending cuts?

04 September 2024

Finance secretary Shona Robison warns ‘we cannot afford all of our capital commitments’


Could Highland Council ban fireworks from being sold in the region?

04 September 2024
Could Highland Council ban fireworks from being sold in the region?

Could Highland Council ban fireworks from being sold in the region?

04 September 2024

Fireworks control zones could be imposed through a community request due to ‘anti-social behaviour’


Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

03 September 2024
Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

Highland’s top cop reveals the team targeting County Lines gangs has been expanded

03 September 2024

Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says it is intended to create a ‘hostile’ environment for groups from Birmingham, Derby, Liverpool and London.


Scottish Conservative leadership candidate Murdo Fraser wants A9 dualling to be accelerated

30 August 2024
Scottish Conservative leadership candidate Murdo Fraser wants A9 dualling to be accelerated

Scottish Conservative leadership candidate Murdo Fraser wants A9 dualling to be accelerated

30 August 2024

In his hometown of Inverness for the hustings, he says work must accelerate ‘otherwise, we will continue to see more lives being needlessly lost’.


Highland Council announced series of major promotions to the newly created role of chief officer

30 August 2024
Highland Council announced series of major promotions to the newly created role of chief officer

Highland Council announced series of major promotions to the newly created role of chief officer

30 August 2024

The five new bosses will work in areas like education, care, housing, property and health and social care.


Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

30 August 2024
Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

30 August 2024

Opposition leader Alasdair Christie says ‘the question must be asked what damage or impact is it having on our children’s education.


Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

28 August 2024
Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

28 August 2024

So far 342 facilities have been screened producing a shortlist of the 40 worst performing buildings for carbon emissions.


New Lib Dem MP assembled massive £104k campaign war chest to defeat SNP incumbent

27 August 2024
New Lib Dem MP assembled massive £104k campaign war chest to defeat SNP incumbent

New Lib Dem MP assembled massive £104k campaign war chest to defeat SNP incumbent

27 August 2024

Angus MacDonald overcame Drew Hendry in July’s general election increasing his party’s vote share by more than 22 per cent.


MSP says Highland Council sold ‘less than 40’ campervan and motorhome scheme passes

27 August 2024
MSP says Highland Council sold ‘less than 40’ campervan and motorhome scheme passes

MSP says Highland Council sold ‘less than 40’ campervan and motorhome scheme passes

27 August 2024

Edward Mountain says ‘Going into competition with these businesses is madness’.


EXCLUSIVE: Probe into teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to teenage girl unearths litany of staff ‘failings’

23 August 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Probe into teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to teenage girl unearths litany of staff ‘failings’

EXCLUSIVE: Probe into teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to teenage girl unearths litany of staff ‘failings’

23 August 2024

Highland Council upheld complaints concerning two other members of staff, one of whom was described as ‘hostile’ to the teenager.


Dozens of caravan parks up in arms as Highland Council undercuts them with ‘unsafe’ motorhome parking scheme

20 August 2024
Dozens of caravan parks up in arms as Highland Council undercuts them with ‘unsafe’ motorhome parking scheme

Dozens of caravan parks up in arms as Highland Council undercuts them with ‘unsafe’ motorhome parking scheme

20 August 2024

Fergus Ewing warns ‘this is unfair to the existing businesses and potentially illegal and unsafe for holiday makers’.


A9 dualling Investment is safe – for now but transport secretary warns Labour’s ‘austerity’ spending will cause pressures

15 August 2024
A9 dualling Investment is safe – for now but transport secretary warns Labour’s ‘austerity’ spending will cause pressures

A9 dualling Investment is safe – for now but transport secretary warns Labour’s ‘austerity’ spending will cause pressures

15 August 2024

Fiona Hyslop was speaking after the Scottish Government put in place ‘emergency controls’ on spending.


A9 dualling Investment is safe – for now but transport secretary warns Labour’s ‘austerity’ spending will cause pressures

15 August 2024
A9 dualling Investment is safe – for now but transport secretary warns Labour’s ‘austerity’ spending will cause pressures

A9 dualling Investment is safe – for now but transport secretary warns Labour’s ‘austerity’ spending will cause pressures

15 August 2024

Fiona Hyslop was speaking after the Scottish Government put in place ‘emergency controls’ on spending.


Price to dual Tomatin-Moy rose by £15 million since first procurement was cancelled

12 August 2024
Price to dual Tomatin-Moy rose by £15 million since first procurement was cancelled

Price to dual Tomatin-Moy rose by £15 million since first procurement was cancelled

12 August 2024

Transport secretary at the time Jenny Gilruth said it did not represent ‘best value’ prompting an 18 month delay.


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