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Election 2021: The SNP win all three Highland constituency seats

Election 2021: The SNP win all three Highland constituency seats

Election 2021: The SNP win all three Highland constituency seats

08 May 2021

But the Conservatives made gains as all eyes now turn to the regional vote


Breaking News: Kate Forbes wins the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch seat for the SNP

Breaking News: Kate Forbes wins the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch seat for the SNP

Breaking News: Kate Forbes wins the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch seat for the SNP

07 May 2021

Ms Forbes was a strong favourite to win and secured almost three times as many votes as the next placed candidate


Election 2021: Independent candidate Andy Wightman says that for him 'localism is not just a buzzword'

Election 2021: Independent candidate Andy Wightman says that for him 'localism is not just a buzzword'

Election 2021: Independent candidate Andy Wightman says that for him 'localism is not just a buzzword'

05 May 2021

The regional list hopeful says it is time 'to rediscover some of the Highland radicalism that existed' and bring the people into politics


Election 2021: Inverness and Nairn candidates say how the would deliver for those suffering from fuel poverty

Election 2021: Inverness and Nairn candidates say how the would deliver for those suffering from fuel poverty

Election 2021: Inverness and Nairn candidates say how the would deliver for those suffering from fuel poverty

04 May 2021

In the last part of our series we find out how to tackle an issue that leaves so many making difficult choices between heating their home or not


Election 2021: Inverness and Nairn candidates say how the would deliver healthcare in an region as challenging as the Highlands

Election 2021: Inverness and Nairn candidates say how the would deliver healthcare in an region as challenging as the Highlands

Election 2021: Inverness and Nairn candidates say how the would deliver healthcare in an region as challenging as the Highlands

03 May 2021

In the penultimate part of our series we find out how the NHS can be rebuilt after the pandemic


Election 2021: The penultimate part of our series asks Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch candidates about healthcare

Election 2021: The penultimate part of our series asks Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch candidates about healthcare

Election 2021: The penultimate part of our series asks Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch candidates about healthcare

03 May 2021

The pandemic cruelly underlined existing problems as many remain concerned about the lack of local healthcare services


Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party

Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party

Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party

27 April 2021

The former First Minister also talks about making the Highlands a renewables 'powerhouse'


Election 2021: This week in our ongoing series Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch candidates say how they would improve transport in the north

Election 2021: This week in our ongoing series Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch candidates say how they would improve transport in the north

Election 2021: This week in our ongoing series Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch candidates say how they would improve transport in the north

26 April 2021

From slow trains to potholed roads and limited air links, we asked them what they would do if elected


Election 2021: Inverness and Nairn candidates give their views on how to tackle the issue of transport in the Highlands

Election 2021: Inverness and Nairn candidates give their views on how to tackle the issue of transport in the Highlands

Election 2021: Inverness and Nairn candidates give their views on how to tackle the issue of transport in the Highlands

26 April 2021

With the region suffering due to bad roads, slow trains and increased demand what are the solutions?


Candidates hit out at the vandalism of political signs in the Highlands

Candidates hit out at the vandalism of political signs in the Highlands

Candidates hit out at the vandalism of political signs in the Highlands

20 April 2021

Both the Conservatives and the SNP have fallen victim to the practice


Election 2021: The Scottish Conservatives vow to create a £200 million pothole fund to help councils

Election 2021: The Scottish Conservatives vow to create a £200 million pothole fund to help councils

Election 2021: The Scottish Conservatives vow to create a £200 million pothole fund to help councils

20 April 2021

Inverness and Nairn candidate Edward Mountain says Highland Council has been 'short changed' by the SNP


Election 2021: Part four of our series as candidates offer their views about major issues affecting the Highlands

Election 2021: Part four of our series as candidates offer their views about major issues affecting the Highlands

Election 2021: Part four of our series as candidates offer their views about major issues affecting the Highlands

15 April 2021

The Liberal Democrats' Denis Rixson says it is easier said than done to build more homes


Election 2021: Part three of our series on how to tackle depopulation and housing shortages leading up to the election

Election 2021: Part three of our series on how to tackle depopulation and housing shortages leading up to the election

Election 2021: Part three of our series on how to tackle depopulation and housing shortages leading up to the election

14 April 2021

Conservative candidate Jamie Halcro Johnston says investment in the economy is not enough without sufficient housing


Election 2021: Part one of ours series leading up to the election asking Skye Lochaber and Badenoch candidates about the key issues

Election 2021: Part one of ours series leading up to the election asking Skye Lochaber and Badenoch candidates about the key issues

Election 2021: Part one of ours series leading up to the election asking Skye Lochaber and Badenoch candidates about the key issues

13 April 2021

Today Labour's John Erskine and the SNP's Kate Forbes say how they would keep homes in the hands of Highlanders and thwart depopulation


First Minister confirms further easing of coronavirus restrictions

First Minister confirms further easing of coronavirus restrictions

First Minister confirms further easing of coronavirus restrictions

13 April 2021

Travel and meeting restrictions eased from Friday with shops and hospitality businesses also able to reopen across Scotland from April 26.


Kate Forbes launches re-election campaign for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch seat

Kate Forbes launches re-election campaign for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch seat

Kate Forbes launches re-election campaign for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch seat

01 April 2021

She addressed more than 100 local members and supporters at a virtual event last night


Couple launch their vision for Scotland for 2070

Couple launch their vision for Scotland for 2070

Couple launch their vision for Scotland for 2070

29 March 2021

Book by husband and wife authors with strath links released digitally to coincide with election


Scottish Labour candidate announces surgeries as election campaign kicks off

Scottish Labour candidate announces surgeries as election campaign kicks off

Scottish Labour candidate announces surgeries as election campaign kicks off

25 March 2021

John Erskine will be holding a series of digital surgeries


Local Greens call for Scottish Government to dual Highland main line

Local Greens call for Scottish Government to dual Highland main line

Local Greens call for Scottish Government to dual Highland main line

20 March 2021

Around two thirds of the 118-mile line is still single track and has not been electrified


'Dismay' in the Highlands and Islands as air ambulance crew refused £500 NHS bonus

'Dismay' in the Highlands and Islands as air ambulance crew refused £500 NHS bonus

'Dismay' in the Highlands and Islands as air ambulance crew refused £500 NHS bonus

18 March 2021

Shadow health secretary Donald Cameron MSP said he will continue to press ministers on its decision not to pay vital air ambulance crew members.


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