MSP Edward Mountain is campaigning for a new hospital – but the First Minister says 'we’re not looking at replacing Raigmore right now'
A 41 per cent social worker vacancy rate is affecting the team responsible 'for care and protection' of children.
Highland MSP Edward Mountain says the First Minister already recognises the need to replace or fully refurbish the Inverness hospital.
She says 'traditional music that is so incredibly special to the Highlands, and if these proposed cuts happen, where does that leave us.'
But it was confirmed that benefits and crisis payments are unaffected by the problems.
Raising fees to rent venues like halls, pitches and school halls sparks domino effect impacting many groups and organisations
The move provoked fury among fans who will now struggle to get down and back in a day
The Marine Conservation Society, Ash Scotland and Keep Scotland Beautiful want 'the manufacture and sale' banned in Scotland.
The Highlands and Islands MSP will be running the touchline as the Staggies hope to capitalise on their win against Livingston.
LibDem councillors say similar measures last year prevented waste being 'abandoned in some of the most scenic parts of the Highlands.'
It comes as councillors fear the cost of hiring facilities in the north are 'threatening the very existence' of voluntary organisations.
A number of sports programmes have already moved but others may have to fold
Councillor Ken Gowans says the charity will get at least £60,000 in funding
The Highland MSP denied softening her stance on the marine protection plan to ban fishing in 10 per cent of Scotland's seas
Lord Uist warned that Justice Secretary Angela Constance’s proposals constituted a 'serious attack upon the independence of the judiciary'
He says it is 'increasingly difficult to obtain straight answers' like whether what the post-2024 agriculture policy will mean for funding
The local authority aims to retain one on Skye but either sell Plockton and lease another near Dornoch
He slams Highly Protected Marine Areas as a 'notice of execution' on fishing communities and 'an incredible act of provocation'
Councillor Ken Gowans says 'it’s vital that the council ensures that it is securing appropriate and proportionate costs.'
MSP determined to see Ross town's business park problem resolved.