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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’.


WATCH: First Minister John Swinney accused of ‘condoning’ the loss of Highland medical services

02 July 2025
WATCH: First Minister John Swinney accused of ‘condoning’ the loss of Highland medical services

WATCH: First Minister John Swinney accused of ‘condoning’ the loss of Highland medical services

02 July 2025

MSP Edward Mountain warns patients must ‘travel hundreds of miles for treatment when they are seriously ill.’


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.


WATCH: ‘Gull summit’ confirmed for Inverness as Scottish Parliament told to break-up of NatureScot

26 June 2025
WATCH: ‘Gull summit’ confirmed for Inverness as Scottish Parliament told to break-up of NatureScot

WATCH: ‘Gull summit’ confirmed for Inverness as Scottish Parliament told to break-up of NatureScot

26 June 2025

It comes amid claims it cut the number of licences to control bird numbers by 75% or record data about attacks on humans.


‘Heart-breaking’ mental and physical decline of Chrissie Noble, 89, delayed in hospital since Boxing Day

24 June 2025
‘Heart-breaking’ mental and physical decline of Chrissie Noble, 89, delayed in hospital since Boxing Day

‘Heart-breaking’ mental and physical decline of Chrissie Noble, 89, delayed in hospital since Boxing Day

24 June 2025

Her sons former ICT captain Mike Noble and Alistair Mackay sound the alarm calling for something to be done.


Highland Council gets £9.2m in funding for housing energy efficiency upgrades

23 June 2025
Highland Council gets £9.2m in funding for housing energy efficiency upgrades

Highland Council gets £9.2m in funding for housing energy efficiency upgrades

23 June 2025

The programme includes solar panels, insulation and heat pumps for its residential properties.


Could £30m revamp serve up Inverness Castle as best seat in town for a dram?

23 June 2025
Could £30m revamp serve up Inverness Castle as best seat in town for a dram?

Could £30m revamp serve up Inverness Castle as best seat in town for a dram?

23 June 2025

Highlife Highland’s bid for an alcohol licence is to be decided this week.


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’.


Shakes 'n' Cakes hot food takeaways risks ‘greater obesity’ at Inverness Royal Academy

23 June 2025
Shakes 'n' Cakes hot food takeaways risks ‘greater obesity’ at Inverness Royal Academy

Shakes 'n' Cakes hot food takeaways risks ‘greater obesity’ at Inverness Royal Academy

23 June 2025

Lochardil and Drummond Community Council objects to the business getting permission.


Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court alcohol sales licence bid set for decision by Highland Council

22 June 2025
Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court alcohol sales licence bid set for decision by Highland Council

Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court alcohol sales licence bid set for decision by Highland Council

22 June 2025

The move comes from Scott Murray’s CRU Holdings as he seeks to rejuvenate the food and beverage offering amid stiff competition.


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.


Years of SNP ‘failures’ led to Fergus Ewing’s refusal to stand for the party

20 June 2025
Years of SNP ‘failures’ led to Fergus Ewing’s refusal to stand for the party

Years of SNP ‘failures’ led to Fergus Ewing’s refusal to stand for the party

20 June 2025

Leaving Scotland’s party of government red-faced and at risk of losing a safe seat in Inverness and Nairn.


WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

20 June 2025
WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

WATCH: Fergus Ewing’s dualling pledge to the people of Inverness and Nairn to ‘get the job done’

20 June 2025

He says as an independent candidate he will ‘force the next government to deliver’ on the A9 and A96.


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.


Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

18 June 2025
Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

18 June 2025

But the time of operation at the ex-Norbord base was curtailed at the weekend.


Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

18 June 2025
Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

18 June 2025

One objector says SSEN’s plans will have ‘a devastating effect on the lives of decent hardworking families.’


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.


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