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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.

Iona M.J. MacDonald

Two climbers near Gairloch rescued by volunteers in lifeline service

02 May 2024
Two climbers near Gairloch rescued by volunteers in lifeline service

Two climbers near Gairloch rescued by volunteers in lifeline service

02 May 2024

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team were called out to a summit near Gairloch, to assist two cragfast scramblers.


Ross County superfan (11) to walk 13.5 miles for grandfather’s battle with MS

01 May 2024
Ross County superfan (11) to walk 13.5 miles for grandfather’s battle with MS

Ross County superfan (11) to walk 13.5 miles for grandfather’s battle with MS

01 May 2024

An inspirational grandfather is spurring on the Ross County daft youngster - May the 4th be with him!


Loch Ness Monster spotted on holiday in Invergordon pothole

29 April 2024
Loch Ness Monster spotted on holiday in Invergordon pothole

Loch Ness Monster spotted on holiday in Invergordon pothole

29 April 2024

Nessie has been spotted on holiday in an Invergordon pothole.


Dundonnell Mountain Rescue pups saluted for their life-saving work

29 April 2024
Dundonnell Mountain Rescue pups saluted for their life-saving work

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue pups saluted for their life-saving work

29 April 2024

The mountain rescue team has hailed the valued role played by its canine companions.


Tain amateur photographer scoops two awards at camera club

28 April 2024
Tain amateur photographer scoops two awards at camera club

Tain amateur photographer scoops two awards at camera club

28 April 2024

Tain amateur photographer scoops two awards at local camera club’s monthly competition.


LETTERS: CalMac ‘too often experience abuse’ and babies brought ‘smile to everyone’s faces’

28 April 2024
LETTERS: CalMac ‘too often experience abuse’ and babies brought ‘smile to everyone’s faces’

LETTERS: CalMac ‘too often experience abuse’ and babies brought ‘smile to everyone’s faces’

28 April 2024

Last week, we shared the story of how CalMac staff went “above and beyond” so that a family could “make it to the wake in time to say goodbye”.


Ross-shire red deer culling targets achieved for beginning of population reduction plan

27 April 2024
Ross-shire red deer culling targets achieved for beginning of population reduction plan

Ross-shire red deer culling targets achieved for beginning of population reduction plan

27 April 2024

Ross-shire deer culling targets achieved, and are on track to reducing the red deer population to ten deer by km² by spring 2026.


Urray House carer retires after 18 years of ‘enriching lives of residents’

26 April 2024
Urray House carer retires after 18 years of ‘enriching lives of residents’

Urray House carer retires after 18 years of ‘enriching lives of residents’

26 April 2024

Angela MacDonald has dedicated 18 years of service to the parklands-run care home in Muir of Ord, and celebrated her final day before retirement.


“Somebody must know who did it” after Fortrose public toilets vandalism

26 April 2024
“Somebody must know who did it” after Fortrose public toilets vandalism

“Somebody must know who did it” after Fortrose public toilets vandalism

26 April 2024

Fortrose public toilets vandalism triggers a call for witnesses to come forward, as “somebody must know who did it”.


Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

25 April 2024
Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

Fortrose Post Office branch closure date confirmed

25 April 2024

Fortrose’s Post Office branch, in Green Tree Gift Shop, is set to close on May 29 at 5pm.


Up to £2000 on offer for community projects from North Highland Initiative

25 April 2024
Up to £2000 on offer for community projects from North Highland Initiative

Up to £2000 on offer for community projects from North Highland Initiative

25 April 2024

Community projects that benefit general well-being are in the spotlight as grant applications open.


‘Demand-responsive transport’ offered by Ferintosh Wee Bus alongside council’s ‘temporary’ service

24 April 2024
‘Demand-responsive transport’ offered by Ferintosh Wee Bus alongside council’s ‘temporary’ service

‘Demand-responsive transport’ offered by Ferintosh Wee Bus alongside council’s ‘temporary’ service

24 April 2024

Ferintosh Wee Bus will offer “demand-responsive transport” while council’s busses offer timetabled service to fill gaps.


Invergordon woman shares the impact of ignorant comments for MS Awareness Week

23 April 2024
Invergordon woman shares the impact of ignorant comments for MS Awareness Week

Invergordon woman shares the impact of ignorant comments for MS Awareness Week

23 April 2024

‘I don’t think I can even share them as you would be pretty disgusted and disappointed anyone said them in the first place… I know I was.’


Invergordon man writes song about strongman Stoltman brothers - and it’s a heavy metal epic!

23 April 2024
Invergordon man writes song about strongman Stoltman brothers - and it’s a heavy metal epic!

Invergordon man writes song about strongman Stoltman brothers - and it’s a heavy metal epic!

23 April 2024

What would Eurovision make of this banger inspired by Invergordon strongman brothers Tom and Luke Stoltman?


Duirinish Pods and Bothy ‘blown away’ after winning Best Holiday Accommodation award

23 April 2024
Duirinish Pods and Bothy ‘blown away’ after winning Best Holiday Accommodation award

Duirinish Pods and Bothy ‘blown away’ after winning Best Holiday Accommodation award

23 April 2024

Duirinish Pods and Bothy in the Kyle of Lochalsh area still ‘can’t believe’ they scooped the award for Best Holiday Accommodation


Alness MSYP shares advice and ‘best of luck’ as exam season begins

23 April 2024
Alness MSYP shares advice and ‘best of luck’ as exam season begins

Alness MSYP shares advice and ‘best of luck’ as exam season begins

23 April 2024

MSYP wishes “all the best of luck” and shares his advice, as exams begin for High School pupils across Scotland.


Corrieshalloch Gorge Visitor Centre reminds tourists of their motorhome waste disposal facilities

22 April 2024
Corrieshalloch Gorge Visitor Centre reminds tourists of their motorhome waste disposal facilities

Corrieshalloch Gorge Visitor Centre reminds tourists of their motorhome waste disposal facilities

22 April 2024

An NC500 landmark visitor centre has highlighted their motorhome waste disposal facilities on offer, as tourist season begins.


Dead humpback whale appears on Wester Ross shores after ‘chronic entanglement’

22 April 2024
Dead humpback whale appears on Wester Ross shores after ‘chronic entanglement’

Dead humpback whale appears on Wester Ross shores after ‘chronic entanglement’

22 April 2024

Over the weekend (April 20), a fisherman reported seeing a whale washed ashore on the Scoraig peninsula, Wester Ross.


Highland silent auction with ‘stunning artwork’ from ‘internationally acclaimed’ artists

21 April 2024
Highland silent auction with ‘stunning artwork’ from ‘internationally acclaimed’ artists

Highland silent auction with ‘stunning artwork’ from ‘internationally acclaimed’ artists

21 April 2024

The auction features over 80 different artworks in multiple mediums, on offer until April 28.


‘Golden years’ for retired Fortrose Medical Practice manager after 19 years’ service

21 April 2024
‘Golden years’ for retired Fortrose Medical Practice manager after 19 years’ service

‘Golden years’ for retired Fortrose Medical Practice manager after 19 years’ service

21 April 2024

“I also won’t miss getting up at 6am every morning!”


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