Author Profile: Rachel Smart

Rachel Smart

- rachel.smart@hnmedia.co.uk

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.

Rachel Smart

Business reporter

Highland businesses scoop awards for delicious pies at national awards ceremony

Highland businesses scoop awards for delicious pies at national awards ceremony

Strictly Inverness contestants share about their dancing adventure as competition takes place this week

Strictly Inverness contestants share about their dancing adventure as competition takes place this week

Organisations back pilot plan to reduce deer densities

Organisations back pilot plan to reduce deer densities

Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

Ross-shire distillery champions the Highlands in New York alongside Alan Cumming

Ross-shire distillery champions the Highlands in New York alongside Alan Cumming

Highland charities and individuals shortlisted for annual Scottish awards

Highland charities and individuals shortlisted for annual Scottish awards

OPINION: Why you don’t need a university degree to have a good career

OPINION: Why you don’t need a university degree to have a good career

Highland engineering company honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise

Highland engineering company honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise

Fire on A9 near Tore roundabout closes lane southbound

Fire on A9 near Tore roundabout closes lane southbound

Highland Hospice staff speak about their experience of Strictly Inverness and give their tips for contestants

Highland Hospice staff speak about their experience of Strictly Inverness and give their tips for contestants

Charity set up in memory of Highland mother who died after cancer battle

Charity set up in memory of Highland mother who died after cancer battle

Alness charity transform Perrins Centre with help from various groups

Alness charity transform Perrins Centre with help from various groups

Pop up cafe and takeaway in Contin to take place as fundraiser for Strictly Inverness contestant

Pop up cafe and takeaway in Contin to take place as fundraiser for Strictly Inverness contestant

Lochcarron first stop on marathon man’s gruelling NC500 run

Lochcarron first stop on marathon man’s gruelling NC500 run

Strictly Inverness contestants speak about shaving their hair and nearly getting decapitated

Strictly Inverness contestants speak about shaving their hair and nearly getting decapitated

Competition opens for emerging artists to win the chance to play at Belladrum

Competition opens for emerging artists to win the chance to play at Belladrum

Strictly Inverness contestant to host curry and beer in Alness in aid of charity

Strictly Inverness contestant to host curry and beer in Alness in aid of charity

Highland secondary pupils get opportunity to explore careers in salmon farming sector

Highland secondary pupils get opportunity to explore careers in salmon farming sector

Family fun day set to take place in Alness as fundraiser for Strictly Inverness contestant

Family fun day set to take place in Alness as fundraiser for Strictly Inverness contestant

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