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Rachel Smart


Business reporter

I studied my undergraduate degree in politics and international relations at the University of Aberdeen and I completed my Masters in Journalism at RGU this year. I have always been interested in people and how society works. It's great when your passions align with your job.

Growth and digital recognised at Highland Business Awards

26 July 2024
Growth and digital recognised at Highland Business Awards

Growth and digital recognised at Highland Business Awards

26 July 2024

The prestigious Highland Business Awards is open for entries and there is a fantastic range of categories so every business should be able to enter.


Meet the couple who got engaged at Belladrum and married in the same spot 18 years later

22 July 2024
Meet the couple who got engaged at Belladrum and married in the same spot 18 years later

Meet the couple who got engaged at Belladrum and married in the same spot 18 years later

22 July 2024

It is the summer of love at Belladrum and we certainly have a few love stories for you!


Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

22 July 2024
Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

22 July 2024

The public has been having their say on whether or not they agree Highland Council has the worst public services in mainland Scotland.


Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

22 July 2024
Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

22 July 2024

Highland Council has said an analysis that ranks it as the worst local authority in Scotland ‘does not reflect the true picture of Highland’.


MSP says GB Energy being based in Highlands would ‘right a wrong that has existed for generations’

21 July 2024
MSP says GB Energy being based in Highlands would ‘right a wrong that has existed for generations’

MSP says GB Energy being based in Highlands would ‘right a wrong that has existed for generations’

21 July 2024

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant has backed calls for GB Energy to be based in the Highlands.


Highland Business Women Awards’ shortlist selected

20 July 2024
Highland Business Women Awards’ shortlist selected

Highland Business Women Awards’ shortlist selected

20 July 2024

Over the coming weeks, each category will be revealed – with an array of cutting-edge businesses and leaders making it to the finals.


Who in the Highlands is impacted by the worldwide IT outage?

19 July 2024
Who in the Highlands is impacted by the worldwide IT outage?

Who in the Highlands is impacted by the worldwide IT outage?

19 July 2024

Who is impacted by the global IT outage?


Rapist jailed for decade-long campaign of violence and abuse of three women and a child

19 July 2024
Rapist jailed for decade-long campaign of violence and abuse of three women and a child

Rapist jailed for decade-long campaign of violence and abuse of three women and a child

19 July 2024

Alastair Nicolson was found guilty of a catalogue of offences following a trial at the High Court in Inverness on May 22, 2024.


Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland, analysis reveals

19 July 2024
Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland, analysis reveals

Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland, analysis reveals

19 July 2024

A new Sunday Times analysis has revealed Highland Council has the worst public services in Scotland.


Highland Business Week: Region has a chance to build on business strengths and grow

19 July 2024
Highland Business Week: Region has a chance to build on business strengths and grow

Highland Business Week: Region has a chance to build on business strengths and grow

19 July 2024

A Highland Business Award is a highly coveted recognition of achievement.


Single-mum shares her challenge of finding childcare in the Highlands

18 July 2024
Single-mum shares her challenge of finding childcare in the Highlands

Single-mum shares her challenge of finding childcare in the Highlands

18 July 2024

Single mum-of-one Lauren Johnstone, from Fortrose was unable to return to full-time work due to not being able to access childcare.


Deputy First Minister discusses her experience with postnatal depression in candid new podcast series

18 July 2024
Deputy First Minister discusses her experience with postnatal depression in candid new podcast series

Deputy First Minister discusses her experience with postnatal depression in candid new podcast series

18 July 2024

Deputy First Minster Kate Forbes has spoken about her experience with postnatal depression on the new series of the podcast, Speaking of Suicide.


Plockton’s Big Summer Jewellery show is set to be a real dazzler!

14 July 2024
Plockton’s Big Summer Jewellery show is set to be a real dazzler!

Plockton’s Big Summer Jewellery show is set to be a real dazzler!

14 July 2024

Organised by local artist Gilly Langton, The Big Summer Jewellery Show will take place at Plockton Village Hall.


Family taking on NC500 cycle challenge for Cancer Research ‘blown away’ by support from Highlanders

12 July 2024
Family taking on NC500 cycle challenge for Cancer Research ‘blown away’ by support from Highlanders

Family taking on NC500 cycle challenge for Cancer Research ‘blown away’ by support from Highlanders

12 July 2024

A brave team is currently cycling the NC500 in aid of Cancer Research.


New managing director appointed at Highland housebuilding firm

12 July 2024
New managing director appointed at Highland housebuilding firm

New managing director appointed at Highland housebuilding firm

12 July 2024

A new managing director has been appointment at Tulloch Homes, part of the Springfield Group.


Business leaders call on UK government to base GB Energy headquarters in the Highlands

11 July 2024
Business leaders call on UK government to base GB Energy headquarters in the Highlands

Business leaders call on UK government to base GB Energy headquarters in the Highlands

11 July 2024

A group of business and organisation leaders is calling on the new Labour UK Government to locate the headquarters of the proposed GB Energy.


WATCH: Luke Stoltman gives advice to competitors ahead of Inverness Highland Games

11 July 2024
WATCH: Luke Stoltman gives advice to competitors ahead of Inverness Highland Games

WATCH: Luke Stoltman gives advice to competitors ahead of Inverness Highland Games

11 July 2024

It was dreich outside as everyone gathered into a tent in Bught Park to drum up excitement for the Inverness Highland Games.


PICTURES: Election count chaos in Dingwall

08 July 2024
PICTURES: Election count chaos in Dingwall

PICTURES: Election count chaos in Dingwall

08 July 2024

The Liberal Democrats’ Angus MacDonald won a major victory in the newly formed Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire seat.


Sisters open first retail shop in Muir of Ord for innovative fashion retail business

06 July 2024
Sisters open first retail shop in Muir of Ord for innovative fashion retail business

Sisters open first retail shop in Muir of Ord for innovative fashion retail business

06 July 2024

An innovative fashion rental business has opened its first retail shop in Muir of Ord.


Highland archive centre is the only Scottish service to be shortlisted for a national awards ceremony

06 July 2024
Highland archive centre is the only Scottish service to be shortlisted for a national awards ceremony

Highland archive centre is the only Scottish service to be shortlisted for a national awards ceremony

06 July 2024

A Highland archive centre is the only Scottish service to be shortlisted for a national awards ceremony.


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