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Edward Mountain: John Swinney’s appointment is not good news for the Highlands

Edward Mountain: John Swinney’s appointment is not good news for the Highlands

Edward Mountain: John Swinney’s appointment is not good news for the Highlands

Every new First Minister says words to the effect that they intend to govern for the whole of Scotland.


A9 Holyrood committee to hear from Alex Salmond

A9 Holyrood committee to hear from Alex Salmond

A9 Holyrood committee to hear from Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond is set to give evidence to the A9 dualling inquiry at Holyrood tomorrow.


FERGUS EWING: Lack of info on A96 dualling is not good enough

FERGUS EWING: Lack of info on A96 dualling is not good enough

FERGUS EWING: Lack of info on A96 dualling is not good enough

SNP leadership, end of the power-sharing agreement with the Greens and wood-burning stoves are among the hot topics for our MSP.


The Inverness Courier set to hold Build the Bypass event in May

The Inverness Courier set to hold Build the Bypass event in May

The Inverness Courier set to hold Build the Bypass event in May

We are getting set to host an event to discuss the development and future of the scheme this month.


John Swinney elected unopposed as new SNP leader

John Swinney elected unopposed as new SNP leader

John Swinney elected unopposed as new SNP leader

John Swinney has been crowned the new leader of the SNP after winning the support of potential contender, Highland MSP Kate Forbes.


From Army major to scuba diving instructor - the path to becoming Highland Council’s newest councillor

From Army major to scuba diving instructor - the path to becoming Highland Council’s newest councillor

From Army major to scuba diving instructor - the path to becoming Highland Council’s newest councillor

Duncan McDonald is taking on his latest challenge as the newly-elected independent representative for Inverness South on Highland Council.


Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

Loss of late night train impacting night-time economy in Highland capital, warns business leader

Failure to bring back a late night train linking Inverness with Ross-shire communities is having an “affect on the city’s night-time economy”.


POLITICAL MATTERS: Could resetting the dial benefit the Highlands?

POLITICAL MATTERS: Could resetting the dial benefit the Highlands?

POLITICAL MATTERS: Could resetting the dial benefit the Highlands?

The last few years in Holyrood has seen a fixation on the peripheral at the cost of the substantial, says our columnist.


Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

Highland MSP Fergus Ewing is demanding Scotland’s future First Minister makes a concrete pledge on A96 dualling before the summer.


The Forbes-Swinney partnership is a good move for the SNP but should there be an election?

The Forbes-Swinney partnership is a good move for the SNP but should there be an election?

The Forbes-Swinney partnership is a good move for the SNP but should there be an election?

In less than two years Scotland has had three Prime Ministers and will get its third First Minister – without a vote.


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