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Rachel Smart


Business reporter

I studied my undergraduate degree in politics and international relations at the University of Aberdeen and I completed my Masters in Journalism at RGU this year. I have always been interested in people and how society works. It's great when your passions align with your job.

Rachel Smart

Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

07 November 2025
Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

Highland businesses asked to give their opinion on housing needs across the region

07 November 2025

The survey is a part of the Highland Council’s plan to tackle the impact of housing shortages on Highland communities.


Housing demand survey launched as council housing applications rise 13 per cent in 5 years

02 November 2025
Housing demand survey launched as council housing applications rise 13 per cent in 5 years

Housing demand survey launched as council housing applications rise 13 per cent in 5 years

02 November 2025

The number of applicants for Highland Council houses has grown by 13 per cent over the past five years.


Dounreay marking 70th year of training programmes for young people by sponsoring inaugural awards

19 October 2025
Dounreay marking 70th year of training programmes for young people by sponsoring inaugural awards

Dounreay marking 70th year of training programmes for young people by sponsoring inaugural awards

19 October 2025

Dounreay is marking its 70th continuous year of training programmes by sponsoring the inaugural Highlands and Islands Apprentice Awards.


Wick doctor using Nobel Prize-winning technology to revolutionise treatment for heart abnormalities

18 October 2025
Wick doctor using Nobel Prize-winning technology to revolutionise treatment for heart abnormalities

Wick doctor using Nobel Prize-winning technology to revolutionise treatment for heart abnormalities

18 October 2025

A doctor has been using Nobel Prize-winning technology at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).


Counselling service and animal therapy team up to help women heal from trauma and addiction

13 October 2025
Counselling service and animal therapy team up to help women heal from trauma and addiction

Counselling service and animal therapy team up to help women heal from trauma and addiction

13 October 2025

ACI Recovery Services and Highland Therapeutic Animals have been awarded three years of funding to support a women’s trauma recovery programme.


Sutherland-based stalwart crowned business leader of the year

02 October 2025
Sutherland-based stalwart crowned business leader of the year

Sutherland-based stalwart crowned business leader of the year

02 October 2025

GMG Energy’s managing director, Malcolm Morrison, was named Business Leader of the Year at the 2025 Highland Business Awards.


PICTURES: Highland Business Awards 2025 celebrates local organisations and individuals

29 September 2025
PICTURES: Highland Business Awards 2025 celebrates local organisations and individuals

PICTURES: Highland Business Awards 2025 celebrates local organisations and individuals

29 September 2025

The Highland Business Awards 2025 saw more than 250 people celebrate the achievements of local organisations and people.


Highland Council to get £20m from UK Government for regeneration projects

25 September 2025
Highland Council to get £20m from UK Government for regeneration projects

Highland Council to get £20m from UK Government for regeneration projects

25 September 2025

The Prime Minister has announced that Highland Council is set to receive £20million for regeneration projects from the UK Government.


STV plans to axe north news bulletin as 60 staff to be made redundant

25 September 2025
STV plans to axe north news bulletin as 60 staff to be made redundant

STV plans to axe north news bulletin as 60 staff to be made redundant

25 September 2025

STV is planning to axe its regional news bulletin that covers the north of Scotland.


SSEN Transmission invites local businesses to tender for up to £5.5m worth of contracts

25 September 2025
SSEN Transmission invites local businesses to tender for up to £5.5m worth of contracts

SSEN Transmission invites local businesses to tender for up to £5.5m worth of contracts

25 September 2025

SSEN Transmission says it is offering up to £5.5m worth of contracts over five years for small businesses in the north of Scotland.


Care providers and care sector charities at breaking point in the Highlands

13 September 2025
Care providers and care sector charities at breaking point in the Highlands

Care providers and care sector charities at breaking point in the Highlands

13 September 2025

A leading charity and other care providers are at “breaking point” and urgently need an injection of cash to ensure their future.


US tourist caused crash on Caithness road that led to two people being airlifted to hospital

05 September 2025
US tourist caused crash on Caithness road that led to two people being airlifted to hospital

US tourist caused crash on Caithness road that led to two people being airlifted to hospital

05 September 2025

A tourist from the USA caused a crash on a Caithness road that led to two people being airlifted to hospital.


Mental health charity launches fundraising campaign to help fund refurbishment of new Wick facility

03 September 2025
Mental health charity launches fundraising campaign to help fund refurbishment of new Wick facility

Mental health charity launches fundraising campaign to help fund refurbishment of new Wick facility

03 September 2025

Centred hopes to enhance its offering to the community by providing new services at the Wellington Centre.


IN PICTURES: Highland Business Women Awards 2025 is opportunity to reflect on 30 years of ‘nurturing’ organisation

22 August 2025
IN PICTURES: Highland Business Women Awards 2025 is opportunity to reflect on 30 years of ‘nurturing’ organisation

IN PICTURES: Highland Business Women Awards 2025 is opportunity to reflect on 30 years of ‘nurturing’ organisation

22 August 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards drew 260 attendees and presented nine awards.


Highland estate agencies complete merger to provide personalised services across the region

22 August 2025
Highland estate agencies complete merger to provide personalised services across the region

Highland estate agencies complete merger to provide personalised services across the region

22 August 2025

Paul Coutts Estate Agency and Monster Moves have merged and will now operate across Inverness-shire, Sutherland, Caithness and Ross-shire.


Winners of Highland Business Women Awards 2025 revealed

21 August 2025
Winners of Highland Business Women Awards 2025 revealed

Winners of Highland Business Women Awards 2025 revealed

21 August 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards 2025 took place tonight at the Kingsmills Hotel.


Highland Business Women Awards set to be ‘magical’ according to the organisers

13 August 2025
Highland Business Women Awards set to be ‘magical’ according to the organisers

Highland Business Women Awards set to be ‘magical’ according to the organisers

13 August 2025

Sponsored by SJ Highland Construction, female entrepreneurs and business leaders across the region will be celebrated at an awards ceremony.


Man spouted racial and homophobic remarks at shop and bar staff across the Highlands

13 August 2025
Man spouted racial and homophobic remarks at shop and bar staff across the Highlands

Man spouted racial and homophobic remarks at shop and bar staff across the Highlands

13 August 2025

Inverness Sheriff Court heard that Slawomir Szczepanek (44), of The Royal Hotel, Portree, behaved in a threatening and abusive manner.


Finalists announced for the Highlands & Islands Prosper Business Excellence Awards

07 August 2025
Finalists announced for the Highlands & Islands Prosper Business Excellence Awards

Finalists announced for the Highlands & Islands Prosper Business Excellence Awards

07 August 2025

Businesses from across the Highlands and Islands have been named as finalists in the 25th annual Prosper Business Excellence Awards.


Highland businesswomen to be celebrated at Inverness hotel with very special reception

06 August 2025
Highland businesswomen to be celebrated at Inverness hotel with very special reception

Highland businesswomen to be celebrated at Inverness hotel with very special reception

06 August 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards 2025 are just around the corner, with a prestigious ceremony taking place at the Kingsmills Hotel.


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