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Iona M.J. MacDonald


Trainee Community Reporter

Iona MacDonald is a trainee community reporter. She joined Highland News and Media in 2022. Iona is part of the Community News Project funded by Meta and receiving NCTJ training through Glasgow Clyde College.

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St Clement’s fundraiser receives generous donations from local businesses amounting to £10,000

17 May 2024
St Clement’s fundraiser receives generous donations from local businesses amounting to £10,000

St Clement’s fundraiser receives generous donations from local businesses amounting to £10,000

17 May 2024

A St Clement’s fundraiser has been boosted after two extremely receiving generous donations, and plans forged for a Dingwall fun run in June.


Police still seeking info over report of man in SUV approaching girl (10) in Muir of Ord

17 May 2024
Police still seeking info over report of man in SUV approaching girl (10) in Muir of Ord

Police still seeking info over report of man in SUV approaching girl (10) in Muir of Ord

17 May 2024

Police are still appealing for information after a girl (10) was reportedly approached by a man in an SUV vehicle in Muir of Ord.


Ullapool Post Branch to re-open in village’s Tesco store

17 May 2024
Ullapool Post Branch to re-open in village’s Tesco store

Ullapool Post Branch to re-open in village’s Tesco store

17 May 2024

After seeing multiple temporary measures put in place, the long-term solution comes as a welcome relief for local residents and businesses.


Police appeal after girl (10) approached by man in SUV in Muir of Ord

16 May 2024
Police appeal after girl (10) approached by man in SUV in Muir of Ord

Police appeal after girl (10) approached by man in SUV in Muir of Ord

16 May 2024

Police are appealing for information after a girl (10) was approached by a man in an SUV vehicle in Muir of Ord.


A9 road north of Inverness ‘must not be forgotten’, says MSP

16 May 2024
A9 road north of Inverness ‘must not be forgotten’, says MSP

A9 road north of Inverness ‘must not be forgotten’, says MSP

16 May 2024

MSP Rhoda Grant stated that the A9 road “north of Inverness must not be forgotten”, as she calls for more safety work to be carried out.


Tain woman (103) reveals secret to long and happy life

15 May 2024
Tain woman (103) reveals secret to long and happy life

Tain woman (103) reveals secret to long and happy life

15 May 2024

Tain woman has shared her secret to a long and happy life, as she celebrates her 103rd birthday with a cherished tradition.


Much-loved midwife to be commemorated in Alness to Invergordon memory walk

15 May 2024
Much-loved midwife to be commemorated in Alness to Invergordon memory walk

Much-loved midwife to be commemorated in Alness to Invergordon memory walk

15 May 2024

Caroline Kennedy was a community midwife with NHS Highland who delivered hundreds of babies during her career, and sadly passed away in May 2014.


Six Highland hill-walkers rescued by Mountain Rescue after 11pm callout

15 May 2024
Six Highland hill-walkers rescued by Mountain Rescue after 11pm callout

Six Highland hill-walkers rescued by Mountain Rescue after 11pm callout

15 May 2024

Six Highland hill-walkers have been rescued by Kintail Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) after an 11pm callout to the vital service.


Renowned Danish potter (80) to feature in new Ullapool exhbition

15 May 2024
Renowned Danish potter (80) to feature in new Ullapool exhbition

Renowned Danish potter (80) to feature in new Ullapool exhbition

15 May 2024

An Talla Solais art gallery will be hosting 80-year-old renowned artist Lotte Glob’s work from May 25 to July 28.


Rogie Falls walker rescued by SAS and Dundonnell MRT

14 May 2024
Rogie Falls walker rescued by SAS and Dundonnell MRT

Rogie Falls walker rescued by SAS and Dundonnell MRT

14 May 2024

A casualty slipped at the popular walk with views of impressive waterfalls across the Black Water River.


Why Highland boy (5) with extremely rare disease is searching for a Ross County kit

14 May 2024
Why Highland boy (5) with extremely rare disease is searching for a Ross County kit

Why Highland boy (5) with extremely rare disease is searching for a Ross County kit

14 May 2024

A Highland boy (5) with an extremely rare genetic disease is searching for a Ross County FC kit in time for his “best day ever” as club mascot.


Dingwall ceremony welcomes three new official British citizens across Ross-shire

14 May 2024
Dingwall ceremony welcomes three new official British citizens across Ross-shire

Dingwall ceremony welcomes three new official British citizens across Ross-shire

14 May 2024

Lord Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty Joanie Whiteford was “delighted” to welcome three new British Citizens on behalf of the king.


Alness woman’s search for Stagecoach X25 driver who saved her in vital emergency

14 May 2024
Alness woman’s search for Stagecoach X25 driver who saved her in vital emergency

Alness woman’s search for Stagecoach X25 driver who saved her in vital emergency

14 May 2024

An Alness mother has shared her heartfelt thanks to a heroic Stagecoach driver who offered her help in an emergency.


Ullapool’s boat-enthusiast festival weekend success inspires rumours of a Lugger Fest 2026

14 May 2024
Ullapool’s boat-enthusiast festival weekend success inspires rumours of a Lugger Fest 2026

Ullapool’s boat-enthusiast festival weekend success inspires rumours of a Lugger Fest 2026

14 May 2024

Ullapool’s new festival for boat enthusiasts proved to be a hit, with rumours of a Lugger Fest 26 already in the pipelines.


Northern lights captured in new breath-taking photographs taken in west Highlands

13 May 2024
Northern lights captured in new breath-taking photographs taken in west Highlands

Northern lights captured in new breath-taking photographs taken in west Highlands

13 May 2024

The Northern lights have been captured in a new breath-taking photo in the West Highlands, shared by one of our readers.


Dingwall Academy pupil’s dance team in seventh heaven after World Dance Championships in Florida

11 May 2024
Dingwall Academy pupil’s dance team in seventh heaven after World Dance Championships in Florida

Dingwall Academy pupil’s dance team in seventh heaven after World Dance Championships in Florida

11 May 2024

A Dingwall Academy pupil’s dance team has been hailed amongst the best on the planet after the World Dance Championships in Florida.


Ullapool’s Lugger Fest kicks off after hailing global visitors for festival

10 May 2024
Ullapool’s Lugger Fest kicks off after hailing global visitors for festival

Ullapool’s Lugger Fest kicks off after hailing global visitors for festival

10 May 2024

The first ever instalment of Lugger Fest has kicked off after hailing visitors from across the globe.


Ullapool man Jimmy Lavelle remembered in new Lochbroom FC shirts

10 May 2024
Ullapool man Jimmy Lavelle remembered in new Lochbroom FC shirts

Ullapool man Jimmy Lavelle remembered in new Lochbroom FC shirts

10 May 2024

Jimmy Lavelle passed away in May 2023 at age 81, and his ‘larger than life’ personality has been missed by many.


‘Our roads aren’t race tracks for tourists’ response after Porsche caught at 142mph

09 May 2024
‘Our roads aren’t race tracks for tourists’ response after Porsche caught at 142mph

‘Our roads aren’t race tracks for tourists’ response after Porsche caught at 142mph

09 May 2024

An “appalled” local representative has responded to the incident by stating “our roads are not race tracks for tourists”.


Gairloch Museums draws large crowd for new exhibition launch

09 May 2024
Gairloch Museums draws large crowd for new exhibition launch

Gairloch Museums draws large crowd for new exhibition launch

09 May 2024

Gairloch Museum threw its doors open to launch a new exhibition, titled Our Fragile Land.


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