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Delay in return of Loganair's lifeline islands flights to Inverness sparks outrage

Delay in return of Loganair's lifeline islands flights to Inverness sparks outrage

Delay in return of Loganair's lifeline islands flights to Inverness sparks outrage

22 March 2023

LOGANAIR's decision to resume flight connections between Inverness and the islands in April is an "appalling betrayal" according to a Highland MSP.


'Furious' Highland MSP demands updated A9 dualling timetable amid recriminations over broken promises

'Furious' Highland MSP demands updated A9 dualling timetable amid recriminations over broken promises

'Furious' Highland MSP demands updated A9 dualling timetable amid recriminations over broken promises

22 March 2023

She urged the Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth to publish the updated timetable before Autumn 2023.


Highland short let hosts reminded of legal licence requirements and looming deadline

Highland short let hosts reminded of legal licence requirements and looming deadline

Highland short let hosts reminded of legal licence requirements and looming deadline

21 March 2023

All hosts of short-term lets across the Highlands are legally required to obtain a new short-term let licence from Highland Council.


A9 debate chance for MSPs to 'demand answers from the SNP-Green government'

A9 debate chance for MSPs to 'demand answers from the SNP-Green government'

A9 debate chance for MSPs to 'demand answers from the SNP-Green government'

21 March 2023

Highland MSP says 'we’ve had more questions than answers from the Scottish Government'


Dream Rings and Aultbea black pudding: Unexpected moments from Highland leadership debate

Dream Rings and Aultbea black pudding: Unexpected moments from Highland leadership debate

Dream Rings and Aultbea black pudding: Unexpected moments from Highland leadership debate

21 March 2023

Find out how black pudding, Harry Gow's and not hating each other entered the discussion between the SNP candidates


First Minister candidates say 'make up your own minds' on second choice

First Minister candidates say 'make up your own minds' on second choice

First Minister candidates say 'make up your own minds' on second choice

19 March 2023

All three SNP leadership contenders have refused to say which of their rivals would make the second-best leader.


Bad business? Warning for First Minister hopefuls that regulations 'will make life far harder' for Highland firms

Bad business? Warning for First Minister hopefuls that regulations 'will make life far harder' for Highland firms

Bad business? Warning for First Minister hopefuls that regulations 'will make life far harder' for Highland firms

19 March 2023

There are concerns about a string of changes Scottish Government is bringing in.


First Minister hopefuls discuss mental health and maternity services in Highlands

First Minister hopefuls discuss mental health and maternity services in Highlands

First Minister hopefuls discuss mental health and maternity services in Highlands

19 March 2023

Healthcare was among the major topics at the Inverness Courier Leadership Debate.


CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: 'We would be blessed as a nation by having Kate Forbes as our First Minister'

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: 'We would be blessed as a nation by having Kate Forbes as our First Minister'

CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINT: 'We would be blessed as a nation by having Kate Forbes as our First Minister'

19 March 2023

The visceral criticisms levelled at Ms Forbes early in the campaign, after she had honestly answered questions about her faith, were disturbing.


PICTURES: All the action from the Inverness Courier Leadership Debate

PICTURES: All the action from the Inverness Courier Leadership Debate

PICTURES: All the action from the Inverness Courier Leadership Debate

18 March 2023

Photos from the debate room and behind the scenes.


WATCH: Ash Regan recognises that people in the Highlands feel 'left out'

WATCH: Ash Regan recognises that people in the Highlands feel 'left out'

WATCH: Ash Regan recognises that people in the Highlands feel 'left out'

18 March 2023

She says she wants to distance herself from the current 'messaging from SNP-Green government'


WATCH: Kate Forbes says she wants to govern for all of Scotland

WATCH: Kate Forbes says she wants to govern for all of Scotland

WATCH: Kate Forbes says she wants to govern for all of Scotland

18 March 2023

She says the Highlands is often not treated as favourably as some parts of the Central Belt


WATCH: Check out the post-debate views of SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf

WATCH: Check out the post-debate views of SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf

WATCH: Check out the post-debate views of SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf

18 March 2023

He gave his view on the SNP HQ crisis, ring-fencing and thanked The Inverness Courier for the debate


WATCH: SNP candidates refuse to commit to decentralising Police Scotland

WATCH: SNP candidates refuse to commit to decentralising Police Scotland

WATCH: SNP candidates refuse to commit to decentralising Police Scotland

18 March 2023

That is despite one questioner watching his wife die as he waited for an ambulance


Going social – The Inverness Courier leadership debate from a young journalist's perspective

Going social – The Inverness Courier leadership debate from a young journalist's perspective

Going social – The Inverness Courier leadership debate from a young journalist's perspective

18 March 2023

Iona MacDonald joined Highland News and Media last summer. Here, the 17-year-old shares her experience of the debate as part of the social media team


SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

18 March 2023

The SNP leadership hopefuls were given an opportunity to cross-examine each of the other prospective leaders at Friday's Highland debate


WATCH: Highlanders share their opinions on the Scotland’s First Minister hopefuls

WATCH: Highlanders share their opinions on the Scotland’s First Minister hopefuls

WATCH: Highlanders share their opinions on the Scotland’s First Minister hopefuls

18 March 2023

Around 200 people attended the event to hear the candidates being questioned on matters that affect the Highlands and Moray.


People of the Highlands and Moray question SNP candidates

People of the Highlands and Moray question SNP candidates

People of the Highlands and Moray question SNP candidates

18 March 2023

The next First Minister was quizzed by the audience at the Inverness Courier Leadership Debate last night.


'This has been the best hustings by a country mile' – praise for Inverness Courier Leadership Debate

'This has been the best hustings by a country mile' – praise for Inverness Courier Leadership Debate

'This has been the best hustings by a country mile' – praise for Inverness Courier Leadership Debate

18 March 2023

Last night's Inverness Courier Leadership Debate was met by a range of positive responses on social media.


Did The Inverness Courier debate witness a major shift in the SNP leadership race?

Did The Inverness Courier debate witness a major shift in the SNP leadership race?

Did The Inverness Courier debate witness a major shift in the SNP leadership race?

18 March 2023

We sought to place the Highlands and Moray firmly on the political agenda after years of neglect


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