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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

Urray House carer retires after 18 years of ‘enriching lives of residents’

26 April 2024
Urray House carer retires after 18 years of ‘enriching lives of residents’

Urray House carer retires after 18 years of ‘enriching lives of residents’

26 April 2024

Angela MacDonald has dedicated 18 years of service to the parklands-run care home in Muir of Ord, and celebrated her final day before retirement.


“Somebody must know who did it” after Fortrose public toilets vandalism

26 April 2024
“Somebody must know who did it” after Fortrose public toilets vandalism

“Somebody must know who did it” after Fortrose public toilets vandalism

26 April 2024

Fortrose public toilets vandalism triggers a call for witnesses to come forward, as “somebody must know who did it”.


Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

25 April 2024
Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

25 April 2024

Fortrose’s Post Office branch, in Green Tree Gift Shop, is set to close on May 29 at 5pm.


Up to £2000 on offer for community projects from North Highland Initiative

25 April 2024
Up to £2000 on offer for community projects from North Highland Initiative

Up to £2000 on offer for community projects from North Highland Initiative

25 April 2024

Community projects that benefit general well-being are in the spotlight as grant applications open.


‘Demand-responsive transport’ offered by Ferintosh Wee Bus alongside council’s ‘temporary’ service

24 April 2024
‘Demand-responsive transport’ offered by Ferintosh Wee Bus alongside council’s ‘temporary’ service

‘Demand-responsive transport’ offered by Ferintosh Wee Bus alongside council’s ‘temporary’ service

24 April 2024

Ferintosh Wee Bus will offer “demand-responsive transport” while council’s busses offer timetabled service to fill gaps.


Invergordon woman shares the impact of ignorant comments for MS Awareness Week

23 April 2024
Invergordon woman shares the impact of ignorant comments for MS Awareness Week

Invergordon woman shares the impact of ignorant comments for MS Awareness Week

23 April 2024

‘I don’t think I can even share them as you would be pretty disgusted and disappointed anyone said them in the first place… I know I was.’


Invergordon man writes song about strongman Stoltman brothers - and it’s a heavy metal epic!

23 April 2024
Invergordon man writes song about strongman Stoltman brothers - and it’s a heavy metal epic!

Invergordon man writes song about strongman Stoltman brothers - and it’s a heavy metal epic!

23 April 2024

What would Eurovision make of this banger inspired by Invergordon strongman brothers Tom and Luke Stoltman?


Duirinish Pods and Bothy ‘blown away’ after winning Best Holiday Accommodation award

23 April 2024
Duirinish Pods and Bothy ‘blown away’ after winning Best Holiday Accommodation award

Duirinish Pods and Bothy ‘blown away’ after winning Best Holiday Accommodation award

23 April 2024

Duirinish Pods and Bothy in the Kyle of Lochalsh area still ‘can’t believe’ they scooped the award for Best Holiday Accommodation


Alness MSYP shares advice and ‘best of luck’ as exam season begins

23 April 2024
Alness MSYP shares advice and ‘best of luck’ as exam season begins

Alness MSYP shares advice and ‘best of luck’ as exam season begins

23 April 2024

MSYP wishes “all the best of luck” and shares his advice, as exams begin for High School pupils across Scotland.


Corrieshalloch Gorge Visitor Centre reminds tourists of their motorhome waste disposal facilities

22 April 2024
Corrieshalloch Gorge Visitor Centre reminds tourists of their motorhome waste disposal facilities

Corrieshalloch Gorge Visitor Centre reminds tourists of their motorhome waste disposal facilities

22 April 2024

An NC500 landmark visitor centre has highlighted their motorhome waste disposal facilities on offer, as tourist season begins.


Dead humpback whale appears on Wester Ross shores after ‘chronic entanglement’

22 April 2024
Dead humpback whale appears on Wester Ross shores after ‘chronic entanglement’

Dead humpback whale appears on Wester Ross shores after ‘chronic entanglement’

22 April 2024

Over the weekend (April 20), a fisherman reported seeing a whale washed ashore on the Scoraig peninsula, Wester Ross.


Highland silent auction with ‘stunning artwork’ from ‘internationally acclaimed’ artists

21 April 2024
Highland silent auction with ‘stunning artwork’ from ‘internationally acclaimed’ artists

Highland silent auction with ‘stunning artwork’ from ‘internationally acclaimed’ artists

21 April 2024

The auction features over 80 different artworks in multiple mediums, on offer until April 28.


‘Golden years’ for retired Fortrose Medical Practice manager after 19 years’ service

21 April 2024
‘Golden years’ for retired Fortrose Medical Practice manager after 19 years’ service

‘Golden years’ for retired Fortrose Medical Practice manager after 19 years’ service

21 April 2024

“I also won’t miss getting up at 6am every morning!”


PICTURES: Ross and Cromarty charity Fox and Friends hosts fun day

20 April 2024
PICTURES: Ross and Cromarty charity Fox and Friends hosts fun day

PICTURES: Ross and Cromarty charity Fox and Friends hosts fun day

20 April 2024

Ross and Cromarty-based charity, Fox and Friends, hosts funday to “bring communities together”.


Ullapool CalMac went ‘above and beyond’ so family could attend funeral

20 April 2024
Ullapool CalMac went ‘above and beyond’ so family could attend funeral

Ullapool CalMac went ‘above and beyond’ so family could attend funeral

20 April 2024

Woman shares how CalMac staff went the extra mile so family could “make it to the wake in time to say goodbye” at family member’s funeral.


Easter Ross photographer’s project to capture ‘essence of growing up in Highlands’

20 April 2024
Easter Ross photographer’s project to capture ‘essence of growing up in Highlands’

Easter Ross photographer’s project to capture ‘essence of growing up in Highlands’

20 April 2024

Easter Ross photographer aims to “capture the essence of growing up in the Highlands” for a new project titled Seaboard.


GlenWyvis Distillery’s £20,000 community grants are ‘priority alongside excellent whisky’

20 April 2024
GlenWyvis Distillery’s £20,000 community grants are ‘priority alongside excellent whisky’

GlenWyvis Distillery’s £20,000 community grants are ‘priority alongside excellent whisky’

20 April 2024

GlenWyvis Distillery’s £20,000 granted to local organisations and charities is “a priority, alongside making excellent gin and whisky”.


GlenWyvis Distillery’s £20,000 community grants are ‘priority alongside excellent whisky’

20 April 2024
GlenWyvis Distillery’s £20,000 community grants are ‘priority alongside excellent whisky’

GlenWyvis Distillery’s £20,000 community grants are ‘priority alongside excellent whisky’

20 April 2024

GlenWyvis Distillery’s £20,000 granted to local organisations and charities is “a priority, alongside making excellent gin and whisky”.


New Invergordon mental health resource centre sees visit from local MSP

20 April 2024
New Invergordon mental health resource centre sees visit from local MSP

New Invergordon mental health resource centre sees visit from local MSP

20 April 2024

Change Mental Health’s resource centre has recently relocated to Invergordon after previously being based on Alness High Street for over 25 years.


Muir of Ord care home residents ‘delighted’ to spend time with tots

20 April 2024
Muir of Ord care home residents ‘delighted’ to spend time with tots

Muir of Ord care home residents ‘delighted’ to spend time with tots

20 April 2024

Muir of Ord care home’s first baby group brought ‘energy and laughter’ into the air, in bid to ‘bridge generational gap’.


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