Politics

A report flagging Highlands and islands investment potential of up to £100bn, much in renewable energy, has been roasted by critics.

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.

A report identifies an ‘unprecedented’ investment and jobs opportunity for the Highlands - and the barriers that must be overcome ‘at pace’.

Fake speed bumps locals ridiculed after being installed on a Highland street are being rolled out to 10 more locations - including some in Ross-shire.

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Edward Mountain and Fergus Ewing fear that losing services leads to ‘adverse outcomes’ for patients.

She joins Kate Forbes and Emma Roddick in the Highland constituency races.

Exactly one year away from the vote we look at what the region wants and what could change.

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

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Tim Eagle says 113 police stations ‘are in need of repair or unfit for use’ telling John Swinney the ‘neglect must end’.

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.

The Liberal Democrat candidate for the far north at Holyrood has suggested that the choice of Labour candidate for the area is somewhat irrelevant.

Almost 18,000 Highland children and adults had warmer homes over winter after receiving £1.3 million in heating payment help, new figures reveal.

The Scottish Labour party has said its newly announced candidate for the far north seat at Holyrood will be a fantastic champion for the area.

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.

That equates to a five fold rise over six years for those getting £60k or more a year.

That has delayed crews by a total 14,544 hours last year – the equivalent of 606 days.

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.

A Highland MSP has raised concerns over the Scottish Government downplaying the impact of chronic pain in people’s lives.