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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.


Register to vote plea issued ahead of Scottish elections

Register to vote plea issued ahead of Scottish elections

Register to vote plea issued ahead of Scottish elections

17 March 2021

HIGHLANDERS are being urged not to miss out on their right to vote in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections.


Significant milestone as four more A9 dualling schemes given approval

Significant milestone as four more A9 dualling schemes given approval

Significant milestone as four more A9 dualling schemes given approval

10 March 2021

Statutory orders for these four schemes, totalling more than 35 km, is well under way with publication expected over the coming months.


Covid passport 'lagging behind', says Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart

Covid passport 'lagging behind', says Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart

Covid passport 'lagging behind', says Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart

09 March 2021

The Labour Highlands and Islands MSP said no staff had been allocated to move the matter forward in Scotland.


Edward Mountain second on Highlands and Islands Conservative regional list for 2021 Holyrood election

Edward Mountain second on Highlands and Islands Conservative regional list for 2021 Holyrood election

Edward Mountain second on Highlands and Islands Conservative regional list for 2021 Holyrood election

09 March 2021

The result comes following a vote of members and supporters of the Scottish Conservatives.


Almost 10,000 Highland children to receive free school meals, thanks to the Scottish Greens

Almost 10,000 Highland children to receive free school meals, thanks to the Scottish Greens

Almost 10,000 Highland children to receive free school meals, thanks to the Scottish Greens

09 March 2021

The deal will see free school meals provision expanded to all primary children by next summer.


Reform UK Scotland party plan to field candidates on Highlands and Islands regional list for May election

Reform UK Scotland party plan to field candidates on Highlands and Islands regional list for May election

Reform UK Scotland party plan to field candidates on Highlands and Islands regional list for May election

09 March 2021

The party was launched in January is led by former nurse, Michelle Ballantyne MSP.


Fury as the UK government places the Highlands at the back of the queue for vital funding

Fury as the UK government places the Highlands at the back of the queue for vital funding

Fury as the UK government places the Highlands at the back of the queue for vital funding

05 March 2021

MP Drew Hendry says it is 'blatantly robbing funds from where it's needed in the Highlands to pour it into Tory constituencies'


Highlands Labour Holyrood candidate welcomes Sarwar as new Scottish party leader

Highlands Labour Holyrood candidate welcomes Sarwar as new Scottish party leader

Highlands Labour Holyrood candidate welcomes Sarwar as new Scottish party leader

27 February 2021

Anas Sarwar polled 57.6 per cent of the vote in leadership battle


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