He is widely expected to announce that the Opportunity Cromarty Firth consortium has won a bid for green freeport status.
Far north MP Jamie Stone has welcomed news that the Highlands is expected to be selected for one of two so-called green freeports in Scotland.
MP Jamie Stone welcomes news, which is due to be announced officially on Friday
Jamie Halcro Johnston says “it’s years off schedule. If it will ever be completed'
MSP Rhoda Grant says 'it’s time for Humza Yousaf to face the music'
Willie Rennie says repeat offenders must 'especially feel the full force of the law'
The rail firm was forced to shell out after passengers were left stranded when services were cancelled.
A Caithness councillor has warned there is "a narrow window of opportunity" for a new nuclear development in the far north.
Alex Cole-Hamilton said: 'Children and young people are facing devastatingly long waits for mental health treatment'
Edward Mountain says 'the R100 scheme won’t be finished until at least the spring of 2028 – seven years later than promised'
Ms Sturgeon says 'this Christmas, it’s important for all of us to also think about how we can help others'
The row centred on information surrounding the closure of Avonlea children’s home in Wick.
News that a £1 million health and wellbeing hub in Dunbeath can go ahead after getting planning permission sparked joy from those behind the move.
A dire report warns 'services in their current format cannot be sustained'
Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP Ian Blackford has revealed he will not return as leader of the SNP group Westminster.
Council leader pays tribute to her “many successful outcomes and achievements”
She is expected to take over at Devon County Council, an official announcement is expected later today
At the same time a review of school transport is to go ahead
The unanimous judgement states that Holyrood lacks the legislative power
The move will affect more than 30,000 pupils across the region
