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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.

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.


Vandalism concerns as hundreds of school Chromebooks need repairs potentially costing more than £40,000

07 October 2024
Vandalism concerns as hundreds of school Chromebooks need repairs potentially costing more than £40,000

Vandalism concerns as hundreds of school Chromebooks need repairs potentially costing more than £40,000

07 October 2024

Highland Council confirmed more than 402 laptops need work in August – a 35 per spike compared to last year.


EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

01 October 2024
EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

EMMA RODDICK: ‘It is hard to imagine how much worse things can get’

01 October 2024

She says ‘one of Labour’s very first decisions’ was to scrap winter fuel payments leaving over 800,000 pensioners with less money to heat their homes.


Inverness Caley Thistle enter talks about potential administration

01 October 2024
Inverness Caley Thistle enter talks about potential administration

Inverness Caley Thistle enter talks about potential administration

01 October 2024

The board have contacted BDO - the same company that handled the liquidation of Rangers.


Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

30 September 2024
Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

Highland Council backs plan to give the public a greater voice and clearer view of energy developments

30 September 2024

A fiery meeting saw broad support to provide a live map of proposals, support community councils and clarity on local impacts.


Cromarty Firth by-election: Lib Dem John Edmondson and independent Sinclair Coghill elected

27 September 2024
Cromarty Firth by-election: Lib Dem John Edmondson and independent Sinclair Coghill elected

Cromarty Firth by-election: Lib Dem John Edmondson and independent Sinclair Coghill elected

27 September 2024

The turnout was very low at just 24.6% as new Highland councillors called for greater cooperation to meet local challenges.


Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

26 September 2024
Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

Highland cancer patient waited 8 months for treatment as a quarter miss two month target

26 September 2024

MSP Edward Mountain warns cancer ‘just worries the hell out of you constantly’ and delays can impact survival.


WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

26 September 2024
WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

WATCH: Chief Constable’s treatment of murdered Nairn man Alistair Wilson’s family raised with First Minister

26 September 2024

The Wilson family described Jo Farrell as ‘callous’ leading Douglas Ross to use his last FMQs as Tory leader to challenge John Swinney.


MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

24 September 2024
MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

24 September 2024

Lib Dems warn this could be ‘sign of things to come’ under Labour as Aberdeen gets the HQ, Glasgow and Edinburgh get a site each.


Cromarty Firth by-election gets personal as candidate accuses sitting councillor of ‘betrayal’

19 September 2024
Cromarty Firth by-election gets personal as candidate accuses sitting councillor of ‘betrayal’

Cromarty Firth by-election gets personal as candidate accuses sitting councillor of ‘betrayal’

19 September 2024

Independent candidate Tina McCaffery accuses Cllr Tamala Collier of failing to do enough for Park Primary.


Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

18 September 2024
Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

Devastating winter fuel payment cut means almost 59,000 Highland pensioners will lose out

18 September 2024

Just 6772 now qualify which is a drop of 88 per cent in the part of the UK with some of the harshest weather and highest fuel poverty.


BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

15 September 2024
BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

BEAR Scotland issues A9 warning about delays due to road resurfacing works

15 September 2024

The work means a 10mph convoy system will be in place as BEAR Scotland resurfaces part of the trunk road.


Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

15 September 2024
Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

Highland Youth Convener wants to ‘empower the young people of the Highlands’

15 September 2024

Newly appointed Lauren McKittrick says ‘my aim is to ensure that there are opportunities for each and every young person’.


WATCH: The Proclaimers back Dingwall man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

15 September 2024
WATCH: The Proclaimers back Dingwall man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

WATCH: The Proclaimers back Dingwall man walking 500 miles for St Clements School

15 September 2024

David Campbell received the video message just after he started the hike.


Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

13 September 2024
Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

13 September 2024

We reveal the options presented to councillors include junking the whole project.


Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

10 September 2024
Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

10 September 2024

The top team wage bill at the local authority now tops £1.5 million in salaries alone.


Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

09 September 2024
Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

Highland Council is a prime example of Scotland’s too big local authorities due to ‘creeping centralisation’

09 September 2024

Building a Local Scotland campaigners say the country is ‘one of the least locally governed countries in the world’.


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