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Scott Maclennan


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Scott MacLennan is the political reporter for the Highland titles at Highland News and Media. 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.

A9 inquiry is ‘unconvinced’ the Scottish Government learned its lesson after dualling got off track

01 November 2024
A9 inquiry is ‘unconvinced’ the Scottish Government learned its lesson after dualling got off track

A9 inquiry is ‘unconvinced’ the Scottish Government learned its lesson after dualling got off track

01 November 2024

MSP Jackson Carlaw says ‘this is, quite frankly, unacceptable for those who live and work in northern Scotland’.


A9 inquiry: Lack of transparency and financial indecision doomed dualling

01 November 2024
A9 inquiry: Lack of transparency and financial indecision doomed dualling

A9 inquiry: Lack of transparency and financial indecision doomed dualling

01 November 2024

Campaigner Laura Hansler says ‘it goes beyond disrespect… it was just a complete disregard for our lives and our safety’.


Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

30 October 2024
Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

Political reaction to the UK budget – has the chancellor piled the pressure on the SNP?

30 October 2024

Or has Rachel Reeves devastated Highland farming, whisky, business and employment?


Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

30 October 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Scotland will get an additional £3.4 billion

30 October 2024

But what does that mean for the Highlands including vital sectors like the whisky industry?


Multi million pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

29 October 2024
Multi million pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

Multi million pound upgrade to Inverness and Dingwall fire stations to deliver ‘highest’ service

29 October 2024

Chief Officer Ross Haggart says the changes deliver ‘modern, state-of-the-art facilities’.


Transport Scotland spent £300 million maintaining A9 since SNP came to power

29 October 2024
Transport Scotland spent £300 million maintaining A9 since SNP came to power

Transport Scotland spent £300 million maintaining A9 since SNP came to power

29 October 2024

The average cost is steadily rising from over £14m for the first five years to more than £22 million for the last five.


Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

27 October 2024
Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

27 October 2024

That is part of a larger £278,000 annual bill to keep the public fully informed including training for community councils.


Inquiry finds trust in Scottish Government damaged over A9 delays amid failure to agree funding

26 October 2024
Inquiry finds trust in Scottish Government damaged over A9 delays amid failure to agree funding

Inquiry finds trust in Scottish Government damaged over A9 delays amid failure to agree funding

26 October 2024

Draft petitions committee report warns that history could repeat itself identifying funding as one of many major problems


Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

25 October 2024
Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

25 October 2024

The rises are the local authority’s way of dealing with both a massive deficit and to invest in infrastructure.


Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

25 October 2024
Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

Highland Council considering annual council tax hikes of 5–7%

25 October 2024

The rises are the local authority’s way of dealing with both a massive deficit and to invest in infrastructure.


MicroMischief: Have you seen the work of Highlands’ tiniest street artist?

19 October 2024
MicroMischief: Have you seen the work of Highlands’ tiniest street artist?

MicroMischief: Have you seen the work of Highlands’ tiniest street artist?

19 October 2024

The sticker art has even reached Gairloch despite being largely concentrated in Inverness ‘chronicling the lives of Scotland's smallest residents’.


Could the Highland housing emergency be deeper, more complicated and more expensive than previously thought?

18 October 2024
Could the Highland housing emergency be deeper, more complicated and more expensive than previously thought?

Could the Highland housing emergency be deeper, more complicated and more expensive than previously thought?

18 October 2024

The issue involves more than just a shortage of affordable local homes and include taxation, energy ratings and administration.


Calls for council leader Raymond Bremner’s removal over alleged ‘conflict of interest’

18 October 2024
Calls for council leader Raymond Bremner’s removal over alleged ‘conflict of interest’

Calls for council leader Raymond Bremner’s removal over alleged ‘conflict of interest’

18 October 2024

Dunbeath/Berriedale Say No to Pylons Action Group want ‘his immediate removal as leader of the council’.


Highland MP secures Westminster debate on renewables cash for local communities

15 October 2024
Highland MP secures Westminster debate on renewables cash for local communities

Highland MP secures Westminster debate on renewables cash for local communities

15 October 2024

Angus MacDonald wants the UK to avoid the same mistake as it did with oil and gas and make the most of green energy.


RHODA GRANT: Highland Labour MSP expresses ‘concern around the perilous position’ of ICT

15 October 2024
RHODA GRANT: Highland Labour MSP expresses ‘concern around the perilous position’ of ICT

RHODA GRANT: Highland Labour MSP expresses ‘concern around the perilous position’ of ICT

15 October 2024

She says ‘I hope that proposed refinancing solutions can ensure the long-term sustainability of the club’.


Highland MP secures Westminster debate on renewables cash for local communities

15 October 2024
Highland MP secures Westminster debate on renewables cash for local communities

Highland MP secures Westminster debate on renewables cash for local communities

15 October 2024

Angus MacDonald wants the UK to avoid the same mistake as it did with oil and gas and make the most of green energy.


Former First Minister Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69

12 October 2024
Former First Minister Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69

Former First Minister Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69

12 October 2024

The former SNP leader is best remembered as almost leading Scotland to independence in 2014.


Planned cruise ship levy could hit estimated 225,000 passengers docking in the Highlands

10 October 2024
Planned cruise ship levy could hit estimated 225,000 passengers docking in the Highlands

Planned cruise ship levy could hit estimated 225,000 passengers docking in the Highlands

10 October 2024

Budget negotiations appear to have led to the charge being resurrected.


‘Delays’, ‘self-congratulation’, ‘incompetence’, ‘disgust’ and ‘malpractice’ – A9 dualling rolls on

10 October 2024
‘Delays’, ‘self-congratulation’, ‘incompetence’, ‘disgust’ and ‘malpractice’ – A9 dualling rolls on

‘Delays’, ‘self-congratulation’, ‘incompetence’, ‘disgust’ and ‘malpractice’ – A9 dualling rolls on

10 October 2024

MSPs lambast the latest delay to the Tomatin to Moy section.


Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

08 October 2024
Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

Highland patients spent 352,000 excess days in hospital due to delayed discharge

08 October 2024

The proportion of those stranded in hospital in the Highlands even outstripped Glasgow with double the population.


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