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Scott Maclennan


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Scott MacLennan is the political reporter for all the Highland titles at Highland News and Media. The Scottish Press Awards named him Weekly Journalist of the Year in 2024 for his coverage of the A9 dualling, 999 failings and pupil safety at a north school. 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

Scott Maclennan

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

04 July 2025
REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

04 July 2025

New figures reveal that the current annual shortfall is around £13 million.


Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

02 July 2025
Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

02 July 2025

The gathering on August 12 is focussed on ‘respecting local democracy’.


A9, A96 and A82 casualty toll exceeds 1500 between 2020 and 2024, including 81 deaths

01 July 2025
A9, A96 and A82 casualty toll exceeds 1500 between 2020 and 2024, including 81 deaths

A9, A96 and A82 casualty toll exceeds 1500 between 2020 and 2024, including 81 deaths

01 July 2025

A further 556 were seriously injured as political pressure mounts on the Scottish Government to deal with this ‘life and death’ issue.


Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

23 June 2025
Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

23 June 2025

It reiterates the demands for a pause on develops and applauds how it ‘amplified’ concerns with the ‘industrialisation of natural landscapes’.


Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

22 June 2025
Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

22 June 2025

Two councillors say the ‘Scottish Government must show greater support for the police service’.


Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

22 June 2025
Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

22 June 2025

Just four licences were refused while more than 7000 were granted sparking serious concerns from Labour, Highland Alliance, and Greens.


Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

22 June 2025
Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

22 June 2025

She is the latest chief officer appointment in a major management restructure of the local authority.


Fergus Ewing says the SNP ‘lost trust in the Highlands of many people’ as he reveals he will stand as an independent

20 June 2025
Fergus Ewing says the SNP ‘lost trust in the Highlands of many people’ as he reveals he will stand as an independent

Fergus Ewing says the SNP ‘lost trust in the Highlands of many people’ as he reveals he will stand as an independent

20 June 2025

However, veteran is unlikely to continue to represent Strathspey if returned - find out why


Inverness and Nairn SNP MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘I am to stand in the Holyrood Elections next year…’

20 June 2025
Inverness and Nairn SNP MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘I am to stand in the Holyrood Elections next year…’

Inverness and Nairn SNP MSP Fergus Ewing: ‘I am to stand in the Holyrood Elections next year…’

20 June 2025

He says ‘for me it is unfinished business’ as he confirms he will run as an independent in the 2026 Holyrood elections.


Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

17 June 2025
Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

17 June 2025

More than 300 people attended a packed Beauly convention to demand a moratorium on new developments.


Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

16 June 2025
Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

16 June 2025

Camanachd Association CEO Ruari Davidson says it showcased ‘the very best of our game and our communities’


Prof. John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

13 June 2025
Prof. John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

Prof. John Curtice tells Inverness Courier event what is behind the rise of Reform UK

13 June 2025

The respected political scientist also divulged why Nigel Farage is his most admired politician at the exclusive Highland News and Media event.


Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

13 June 2025
Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

Moray Firth worst hit by more than one billion litres of ‘sewage’ dumped in Highlands waters last year

13 June 2025

Liberal Democrat candidate Neil Alexander is demanding a new Clean Water Act amid fears 45% spike could get worse.


UPDATE: NHS Highland’s ‘critical incident’ now over with systems operating normally

12 June 2025
UPDATE: NHS Highland’s ‘critical incident’ now over with systems operating normally

UPDATE: NHS Highland’s ‘critical incident’ now over with systems operating normally

12 June 2025

The health board confirms it was ‘not a cyber attack, and that no patient records were compromised’.


BREAKING: NHS Highland declares a ‘critical incident’ related to ‘digital systems’

12 June 2025
BREAKING: NHS Highland declares a ‘critical incident’ related to ‘digital systems’

BREAKING: NHS Highland declares a ‘critical incident’ related to ‘digital systems’

12 June 2025

But the health board say appointments are going ahead and ‘patient care is continuing safely across all our hospitals and services’.


Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

10 June 2025
Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

10 June 2025

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster and applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’.


REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

08 June 2025
REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

08 June 2025

Find out if your councillor makes the top 10 most expensive or least expensive.


Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

06 June 2025
Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

06 June 2025

It will hire quality improvement managers and officials plan to meet all head teachers and staff.


Highland Council’s Food in Schools project set to survey pupils, parents, teachers and staff

04 June 2025
Highland Council’s Food in Schools project set to survey pupils, parents, teachers and staff

Highland Council’s Food in Schools project set to survey pupils, parents, teachers and staff

04 June 2025

The aim of an annual menu update for the 18,000 lunches that are served everyday and reduce food waste.


Raigmore Hospital’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

03 June 2025
Raigmore Hospital’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

Raigmore Hospital’s maxed-out intensive care unit sparks concerns about bed space

03 June 2025

Inverness and Nairn Lib Dem candidate Neil Alexander warn of ‘growing crisis’ in north healthcare


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