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Iona M.J. MacDonald


Trainee Community Reporter

Iona MacDonald is a trainee community reporter. She joined Highland News and Media in 2022. Iona is part of the Community News Project funded by Meta and receiving NCTJ training through Glasgow Clyde College.

Iona M.J. MacDonald

Northern lights captured in new breath-taking photographs taken in west Highlands

13 May 2024
Northern lights captured in new breath-taking photographs taken in west Highlands

Northern lights captured in new breath-taking photographs taken in west Highlands

13 May 2024

The Northern lights have been captured in a new breath-taking photo in the West Highlands, shared by one of our readers.


Dingwall Academy pupil’s dance team in seventh heaven after World Dance Championships in Florida

11 May 2024
Dingwall Academy pupil’s dance team in seventh heaven after World Dance Championships in Florida

Dingwall Academy pupil’s dance team in seventh heaven after World Dance Championships in Florida

11 May 2024

A Dingwall Academy pupil’s dance team has been hailed amongst the best on the planet after the World Dance Championships in Florida.


Ullapool’s Lugger Fest kicks off after hailing global visitors for festival

10 May 2024
Ullapool’s Lugger Fest kicks off after hailing global visitors for festival

Ullapool’s Lugger Fest kicks off after hailing global visitors for festival

10 May 2024

The first ever instalment of Lugger Fest has kicked off after hailing visitors from across the globe.


Ullapool man Jimmy Lavelle remembered in new Lochbroom FC shirts

10 May 2024
Ullapool man Jimmy Lavelle remembered in new Lochbroom FC shirts

Ullapool man Jimmy Lavelle remembered in new Lochbroom FC shirts

10 May 2024

Jimmy Lavelle passed away in May 2023 at age 81, and his ‘larger than life’ personality has been missed by many.


‘Our roads aren’t race tracks for tourists’ response after Porsche caught at 142mph

09 May 2024
‘Our roads aren’t race tracks for tourists’ response after Porsche caught at 142mph

‘Our roads aren’t race tracks for tourists’ response after Porsche caught at 142mph

09 May 2024

An “appalled” local representative has responded to the incident by stating “our roads are not race tracks for tourists”.


Gairloch Museums draws large crowd for new exhibition launch

09 May 2024
Gairloch Museums draws large crowd for new exhibition launch

Gairloch Museums draws large crowd for new exhibition launch

09 May 2024

Gairloch Museum threw its doors open to launch a new exhibition, titled Our Fragile Land.


Plockton named as one of the UK’s ‘most beautiful seaside villages’

09 May 2024
Plockton named as one of the UK’s ‘most beautiful seaside villages’

Plockton named as one of the UK’s ‘most beautiful seaside villages’

09 May 2024

In the new list ranking the top 20 UK seaside villages, Plockton is described as “an absolute stunner”.


American billionaire’s yacht sails into Ullapool ahead of boat festival

08 May 2024
American billionaire’s yacht sails into Ullapool ahead of boat festival

American billionaire’s yacht sails into Ullapool ahead of boat festival

08 May 2024

Billionaire media baron’s superyacht sails into Ullapool ahead of the launch of a brand-new festival for boat enthusiasts.


Stoltman feels like ‘King of the World’ after third World’s Strongest Man win

08 May 2024
Stoltman feels like ‘King of the World’ after third World’s Strongest Man win

Stoltman feels like ‘King of the World’ after third World’s Strongest Man win

08 May 2024

The Invergordon powerhouse revealed: “I want to be the greatest, I don’t even think I’m at my prime.”


Edinburgh ‘soap opera shenanigans’ must end

07 May 2024
Edinburgh ‘soap opera shenanigans’ must end

Edinburgh ‘soap opera shenanigans’ must end

07 May 2024

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone, and LibDem candidate David Green, both made the call to new First Minister John Swinney.


Motorcyclist taken to Raigmore after Bealach na Bà accident

07 May 2024
Motorcyclist taken to Raigmore after Bealach na Bà accident

Motorcyclist taken to Raigmore after Bealach na Bà accident

07 May 2024

A motorcycle accident on the Applecross Pass saw a man being taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment.


Black Isle public toilet set on fire by minor

07 May 2024
Black Isle public toilet set on fire by minor

Black Isle public toilet set on fire by minor

07 May 2024

The incident happened at around 1pm today, May 7.


Ullapool parents to get free music workshops for tots and babies

07 May 2024
Ullapool parents to get free music workshops for tots and babies

Ullapool parents to get free music workshops for tots and babies

07 May 2024

Ullapool parents to see new free music workshops for babies and toddlers, led by two renowned local musicians.


13% of Highland children waited over 53 weeks for mental health treatment

07 May 2024
13% of Highland children waited over 53 weeks for mental health treatment

13% of Highland children waited over 53 weeks for mental health treatment

07 May 2024

13% of Highland children waited over a year for mental health treatment after being referred to CAMHS.


Achiltibuie art auction ‘resounding success’ with £20,000 raised

06 May 2024
Achiltibuie art auction ‘resounding success’ with £20,000 raised

Achiltibuie art auction ‘resounding success’ with £20,000 raised

06 May 2024

Coigach Heritage held an online and in-person art auction in a bid to raise funds for a new art instalment in the area, titled Lorg Na Còigich.


Proposal for new ‘metal clad’ contemporary house in Ardmair near Ullapool

06 May 2024
Proposal for new ‘metal clad’ contemporary house in Ardmair near Ullapool

Proposal for new ‘metal clad’ contemporary house in Ardmair near Ullapool

06 May 2024

Ullapool’s nearby settlement of Ardmair has received a planning proposal for a new “metal clad” contemporary house.


Pilot whale dies on Wester Ross shores after becoming stranded

06 May 2024
Pilot whale dies on Wester Ross shores after becoming stranded

Pilot whale dies on Wester Ross shores after becoming stranded

06 May 2024

A pilot whale which became stranded on Firemore Beach, north of Gairloch, has died.


A835 hidden gem Tarvies Café praised for ‘going extra mile’ to reduce waste

05 May 2024
A835 hidden gem Tarvies Café praised for ‘going extra mile’ to reduce waste

A835 hidden gem Tarvies Café praised for ‘going extra mile’ to reduce waste

05 May 2024

Hidden gem on the A835, Tarvies Café, has been praised for “going the extra mile” by reducing waste and recycling.


Dingwall Gaelic Nursery tots celebrate new management from primary school

05 May 2024
Dingwall Gaelic Nursery tots celebrate new management from primary school

Dingwall Gaelic Nursery tots celebrate new management from primary school

05 May 2024

Dingwall Primary is now managing Sgoil Araich Inbhir Pheofharain (Dingwall Gaelic Nursery).


LETTERS: Tributes pour in after devastating loss of ‘remarkable young lady’ from Alness

05 May 2024
LETTERS: Tributes pour in after devastating loss of ‘remarkable young lady’ from Alness

LETTERS: Tributes pour in after devastating loss of ‘remarkable young lady’ from Alness

05 May 2024

Our readers took to social media to share their tributes to the young woman.


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