Politics

Hill tracks - many of them used to access grouse moors - have become one of the main issues of conflict in the strath and wider national park

A HIGHLAND MP has hailed a report arguing that free movement of EU nationals in Scotland post-Brexit would help tackle the needs of the local economy.

EFFORTS to boost electric vehicle use in the Highlands are in the works – and the council needs Strath residents' views to help with the moves.

FREE bus travel for all under 18s in Badenoch and Strathspey will be of "enormous benefit" to the area's teens.

The Scottish Government has said it hopes to introduce the scheme in January 2021

The £20 million mountain railway has been out of action since September 2018 because of safety concerns over its concrete pillars

All under-18s across Scotland will be able to use a concessionary scheme to travel for free on bus routes from next year

There has been anger at Transport Scotland’s ongoing refusal to include the pathway for pedestrians and cyclists along with the big money project

The gathering is being hosted by the SNP's branch in the town

The SNP will tomorrow bring forward a bill to enshrine in law that all four of the UK’s health services must be publicly owned and publicly operated

Access to the Cairngorm plateau is likely to form part of the upcoming masterplan consultation on the way forward for the struggling business

The Highland and Islands economy has benefited from an estimated £1 billion of EU funding over the years says SNP MSP Maree Todd

Scottish Government unhappy with delay but No. 11 has promised £1.2 billion more from UK budget

Localised flooding, wind and ice has caused damage to roads, paths, car parks and walls in numerous areas

Under the Less Favoured Areas Support Loan Scheme, eligible farmers and crofters will be offered up to 95 per cent of their CAP LFASS payment

The SNP's Drew Hendry has been re-elected as MP Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey seat with 26,247 votes – a majority of 10,440.

Voting begins this Thursday with all polling stations in the strath opening their doors at 7am and remaining open until 10pm

The next intake of Scottish MPs must deliver an immigration system that works for local economies, according to the Federation of Small Businesses

In all 18 candidates are seeking election for the three Highland UK Parliamentary general election constituencies

Good news with several millions of Scottish Government cash being invested in the region's town centres almost turned foul at Highland Council