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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

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.


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.


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