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Caithness council leader calls on Scottish Government for schools cash meeting

Caithness council leader calls on Scottish Government for schools cash meeting

Caithness council leader calls on Scottish Government for schools cash meeting

The leader of Highland Council has demanded his own party’s education secretary provide “greater equity with the rest of Scotland” for schools.


Highland MSP calls for 'clear commitments' on A9 dualling

Highland MSP calls for 'clear commitments' on A9 dualling

Highland MSP calls for 'clear commitments' on A9 dualling

A Highland MSP has written to the transport minister ahead of the expected government statement on A9 dualling, calling for action on four sections.


Loss of Loganair’s Birmingham and Dublin routes will have a ‘seriously detrimental effect’

Loss of Loganair’s Birmingham and Dublin routes will have a ‘seriously detrimental effect’

Loss of Loganair’s Birmingham and Dublin routes will have a ‘seriously detrimental effect’

Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr says the routes are popular with tourists 'so there will be a further impact on our hospitality businesses.'


HOLYROOD NOTEBOOK: Policies aiming to tackle Highland depopulation

HOLYROOD NOTEBOOK: Policies aiming to tackle Highland depopulation

HOLYROOD NOTEBOOK: Policies aiming to tackle Highland depopulation

This month as part of its ‘Building a New Scotland’ series, the Scottish Government published its migration policy for an independent Scotland.


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: How Michael Matheson racked up £11,000 in roaming charges is beyond me

He says 'no other employer I know would have accepted his excuses and borne his costs, especially as his current salary is close to £120,000.'


Strike action by Scottish Water staff will go ahead, Unison confirms

Strike action by Scottish Water staff will go ahead, Unison confirms

Strike action by Scottish Water staff will go ahead, Unison confirms

Four days of strike action by Scottish Water staff will begin as planned on Friday over a pay dispute, with "serious implications" for services.


JAMIE STONE: Linking up rail and sea could be boost for Far North Line

JAMIE STONE: Linking up rail and sea could be boost for Far North Line

JAMIE STONE: Linking up rail and sea could be boost for Far North Line

Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone


Wick High School pupil 'delighted' to lead Highland Youth Parliament

Wick High School pupil 'delighted' to lead Highland Youth Parliament

Wick High School pupil 'delighted' to lead Highland Youth Parliament

A pupil at Wick High School is hoping to make a difference after being elected to chair the Highland Youth Parliament for the coming year.


The Groat's sister title wins top national award for its Dual The A9 campaign

The Groat's sister title wins top national award for its Dual The A9 campaign

The Groat's sister title wins top national award for its Dual The A9 campaign

The Inverness Courier won the News Media Association’s Making a Difference award 2023 for 'outstanding efforts in driving change'.


Jamie Stone warns Caithness maternity model is 'a recipe for tragedy'

Jamie Stone warns Caithness maternity model is 'a recipe for tragedy'

Jamie Stone warns Caithness maternity model is 'a recipe for tragedy'

Jamie Stone has urged the Scottish Government to recognise the "dangerous realities" facing mothers who have to travel to Raigmore to give birth.


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