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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

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 attend 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’.


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

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

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’.


Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

11 June 2025
Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

11 June 2025

The Scottish and UK governments approve business case, according to CEO Calum Macpherson.


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’.


Inverness neighbourhood named in top 50 UK areas claiming sickness benefit

08 June 2025
Inverness neighbourhood named in top 50 UK areas claiming sickness benefit

Inverness neighbourhood named in top 50 UK areas claiming sickness benefit

08 June 2025

Merkinch was revealed as ‘hotspot’ in a Channel 4 probe by Fraser Nelson in ‘Britain’s benefits scandal’.


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.


Ember’s new Inverness-Aberdeen electric bus service launches tomorrow with cheaper tickets to Elgin and Nairn

04 June 2025
Ember’s new Inverness-Aberdeen electric bus service launches tomorrow with cheaper tickets to Elgin and Nairn

Ember’s new Inverness-Aberdeen electric bus service launches tomorrow with cheaper tickets to Elgin and Nairn

04 June 2025

The current stops available are Aberdeen Airport, Blackburn, Kintore, Inverurie, Keith, Elgin, and Nairn.


Councillor Duncan Macpherson is booted from committee for branding it ‘toothless’ over Inverness short term let licence bid

03 June 2025
Councillor Duncan Macpherson is booted from committee for branding it ‘toothless’ over Inverness short term let licence bid

Councillor Duncan Macpherson is booted from committee for branding it ‘toothless’ over Inverness short term let licence bid

03 June 2025

But the committee bit back claiming he was not conducting himself in a ‘respectful and orderly manner’.


Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

03 June 2025
Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

Highland Council area has the third worst road casualty figures in Scotland

03 June 2025

New Scottish Government statistics show the region is just behind Glasgow and Edinburgh with 403 ‘casualties’ between 2019-23.


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

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

Raigmore’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.


Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

02 June 2025
Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

02 June 2025

The public meeting on June 14 will be led by Councillor Helen Crawford and seven community councils.


Most staff at Highland Council getting £60k+ are in teaching which got pay rises of 25% or more since 2019

01 June 2025
Most staff at Highland Council getting £60k+ are in teaching which got pay rises of 25% or more since 2019

Most staff at Highland Council getting £60k+ are in teaching which got pay rises of 25% or more since 2019

01 June 2025

The total bill for the local authority’s highest earners has risen five fold in the last five years.


NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

29 May 2025
NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

29 May 2025

Inverness BID also hit out at inaction after guidance suggested people wear use hats and umbrellas to protect themselves


Highland Council’s 20mph limits now permanent amid criticism of its ‘ostrich school of consultation’

29 May 2025
Highland Council’s 20mph limits now permanent amid criticism of its ‘ostrich school of consultation’

Highland Council’s 20mph limits now permanent amid criticism of its ‘ostrich school of consultation’

29 May 2025

Opposition councillors sought a more nuanced approach including a review but administration bosses out voted them down.


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