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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.

Jobs forecast for green freeport appears to have dropped

01 May 2024
Jobs forecast for green freeport appears to have dropped

Jobs forecast for green freeport appears to have dropped

01 May 2024

A UK government report shows the number of jobs produced by the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport could be 75 per cent less than forecast.


Owner pays tribute to parents as establishment crowned Scotland’s best three star hotel

01 May 2024
Owner pays tribute to parents as establishment crowned Scotland’s best three star hotel

Owner pays tribute to parents as establishment crowned Scotland’s best three star hotel

01 May 2024

The owner of a family-run Highland hotel has paid tribute to his parents after receiving the accolade of Scotland’s best three-star hotel.


Skipinnish announce acoustic session at the Eastgate Shopping Centre

01 May 2024
Skipinnish announce acoustic session at the Eastgate Shopping Centre

Skipinnish announce acoustic session at the Eastgate Shopping Centre

01 May 2024

LCC Live and popular band Skipinnish have announced a special, up close and personal acoustic session at the Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness.


£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

30 April 2024
£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

30 April 2024

The annual salaries for newly appointed Highland Council assistant chief executives has been revealed - each earning £124,787.


Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

30 April 2024
Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

Highland Council traffic prohibition notice leaves Wester Ross community bewildered

30 April 2024

A Wester Ross community has been left up in arms after Highland Council issued a notice implying the main road into the village was shut.


Five men stopped by police in Ross-shire for driving under the influence in the past 24 hours

30 April 2024
Five men stopped by police in Ross-shire for driving under the influence in the past 24 hours

Five men stopped by police in Ross-shire for driving under the influence in the past 24 hours

30 April 2024

Officers have been carrying out patrols throughout the region and made a number of detections on Monday, 29 April, 2024.


Police investigating break-in at Tulloch Lodge, Dingwall

30 April 2024
Police investigating break-in at Tulloch Lodge, Dingwall

Police investigating break-in at Tulloch Lodge, Dingwall

30 April 2024

Police are investigating a break-in which occurred in Dingwall.


Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

29 April 2024
Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

Plans for new mode of transport in the Highlands take step forward

29 April 2024

Plans for a new mode of transport in the Highlands has taken another step forward.


Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

27 April 2024
Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

Over 80 Highlanders contribute to art project for Palestinians that is being displayed in Venice

27 April 2024

A Highland art project is among various works featured in an exhibition in Venice dedicated to Palestinians.


The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

25 April 2024
The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 launches for entries

25 April 2024

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 (HIFAD) has launched for entries.


Ross-shire social enterprise celebrates 30 years of supporting the community

24 April 2024
Ross-shire social enterprise celebrates 30 years of supporting the community

Ross-shire social enterprise celebrates 30 years of supporting the community

24 April 2024

A Highland social enterprise is celebrating 30 years of providing home improvement, electrical recycling, and retail services to the North.


Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

16 April 2024
Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

Miss Scotland gives advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant

16 April 2024

Miss Scotland has given her advice for those hoping to take part in the next pageant.


Two hotels on NC500 up for sale in Tain for offers over £2.5million

15 April 2024
Two hotels on NC500 up for sale in Tain for offers over £2.5million

Two hotels on NC500 up for sale in Tain for offers over £2.5million

15 April 2024

Two hotels on the NC500 route are up for sale in Tain.


Luke Stoltman crowned Europe’s Strongest Man for second time

14 April 2024
Luke Stoltman crowned Europe’s Strongest Man for second time

Luke Stoltman crowned Europe’s Strongest Man for second time

14 April 2024

Highland strongman, Luke Stoltman has been crowned Europe’s Strongest Man.


Highland Drivers Club team up with Kincraig Castle Hotel for exclusive events

14 April 2024
Highland Drivers Club team up with Kincraig Castle Hotel for exclusive events

Highland Drivers Club team up with Kincraig Castle Hotel for exclusive events

14 April 2024

A Highland club for car enthusiasts has started a new business relationship with a Ross-shire hotel.


Call for Highland Council to enforce policy banning use of pesticides in school playgrounds which may cause cancer

13 April 2024
Call for Highland Council to enforce policy banning use of pesticides in school playgrounds which may cause cancer

Call for Highland Council to enforce policy banning use of pesticides in school playgrounds which may cause cancer

13 April 2024

A Highland MSP has asked Highland Council to take urgent action to enforce their policy banning the use of pesticides on school playgrounds.


Wester Ross village considering if control zone should be introduced for short-term lets

12 April 2024
Wester Ross village considering if control zone should be introduced for short-term lets

Wester Ross village considering if control zone should be introduced for short-term lets

12 April 2024

If agreed by Highland Council, a Wester Ross village will be consulted over whether or not a control zone should be introduced for short-term lets.


Rural business organisation calls for better ‘rural-proofing’ of policies in wake of wood-burning stoves debacle

12 April 2024
Rural business organisation calls for better ‘rural-proofing’ of policies in wake of wood-burning stoves debacle

Rural business organisation calls for better ‘rural-proofing’ of policies in wake of wood-burning stoves debacle

12 April 2024

Scottish Land & Estates has called for better ‘rural-proofing’ of policies in the wake of the debacle over a ban on wood-burning stoves in new homes.


Wester Ross communities awarded grants to support affordable housing

12 April 2024
Wester Ross communities awarded grants to support affordable housing

Wester Ross communities awarded grants to support affordable housing

12 April 2024

Two Wester Ross communities have been awarded grants to support affordable housing and infrastructure in their area.


New initiative aimed at landlords of vacant crofts is hoped to strengthen crofting sector in Ross-shire

11 April 2024
New initiative aimed at landlords of vacant crofts is hoped to strengthen crofting sector in Ross-shire

New initiative aimed at landlords of vacant crofts is hoped to strengthen crofting sector in Ross-shire

11 April 2024

The Crofting Commission has announced a new initiative designed to strengthen the crofting sector by engaging with landlords of vacant crofts.


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