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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

Ullapool ‘luxurious’ 3-floor house for sale at £550,000

05 October 2024
Ullapool ‘luxurious’ 3-floor house for sale at £550,000

Ullapool ‘luxurious’ 3-floor house for sale at £550,000

05 October 2024

The three-bedroom house currently operates as a “luxurious self-catering property”, according to estate agents Strutt and Parker.


How Highlands Blood Bikes transported ‘urgent medication’ 448 miles in four hours

26 September 2024
How Highlands Blood Bikes transported ‘urgent medication’ 448 miles in four hours

How Highlands Blood Bikes transported ‘urgent medication’ 448 miles in four hours

26 September 2024

On September 18, the charity was tasked with one of its most ambitious challenges to date — transporting medication from Birmingham to Inverness.


UPDATE: Two casualties after A9 Tomich road accident

23 September 2024
UPDATE: Two casualties after A9 Tomich road accident

UPDATE: Two casualties after A9 Tomich road accident

23 September 2024

The two-vehicle crash at Tomich on the A9 has seen two casualties, according to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.


A9 at Tomich closed in both directions after road accident

23 September 2024
A9 at Tomich closed in both directions after road accident

A9 at Tomich closed in both directions after road accident

23 September 2024

The A9 at Tomich closed in both directions after road accident


‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

22 September 2024
‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

22 September 2024

The figures have pushed a local charity to call for investment to prevent “the Highlands from being left behind” for mental health services.


‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

21 September 2024
‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

‘Highlands being left behind’ says charity after 164hr mental health shortfall

21 September 2024

The figures have pushed a local charity to call for investment to prevent “the Highlands from being left behind” for mental health services.


Can you spot yourself in these Black Isle Calling pictures?

17 September 2024
Can you spot yourself in these Black Isle Calling pictures?

Can you spot yourself in these Black Isle Calling pictures?

17 September 2024

The Ironworks Venue, band Elephant Sessions and Black Isle Brewery teamed up to launch Black Isle Calling – Live at the Brewery.


Ullapool sees 18% increase in value per tonne of fish — but tonnage has dropped

14 September 2024
Ullapool sees 18% increase in value per tonne of fish — but tonnage has dropped

Ullapool sees 18% increase in value per tonne of fish — but tonnage has dropped

14 September 2024

Ullapool saw a 18% increase in value per tonne of fish in July 2024 compared to July 2023 — but tonnage also dropped by 15%.


CalMac announces multiple Ullapool to Stornoway ferry cancellations

13 September 2024
CalMac announces multiple Ullapool to Stornoway ferry cancellations

CalMac announces multiple Ullapool to Stornoway ferry cancellations

13 September 2024

CalMac has announced that multiple ferry services scheduled on Saturday are cancelled or are liable to cancellation at short notice.


Tain singer (20) reveals Belladrum gig was ‘best day of my life’

10 September 2024
Tain singer (20) reveals Belladrum gig was ‘best day of my life’

Tain singer (20) reveals Belladrum gig was ‘best day of my life’

10 September 2024

A Tain singer (20) who opened for a renowned 25,000-person music festival has summed up his experience as “the best day of my life”.


PICTURES: Ullapool Angling Competition sees record-breaking number of entrants

08 September 2024
PICTURES: Ullapool Angling Competition sees record-breaking number of entrants

PICTURES: Ullapool Angling Competition sees record-breaking number of entrants

08 September 2024

Ullapool’s biggest community fishing event of the year returned for its 10th anniversary.


‘Do not use this area as a toilet’ plea at Struie Hill beauty spot

06 September 2024
‘Do not use this area as a toilet’ plea at Struie Hill beauty spot

‘Do not use this area as a toilet’ plea at Struie Hill beauty spot

06 September 2024

Highland Council has been forced to erect a new sign at Struie Hill urging people to ‘Bag and Bin’ all waste.


Ullapool paramedic speaks out about ‘life-saving’ importance of the Sandpiper Trust as two local businesses link to fundraise for the charity

06 September 2024
Ullapool paramedic speaks out about ‘life-saving’ importance of the Sandpiper Trust as two local businesses link to fundraise for the charity

Ullapool paramedic speaks out about ‘life-saving’ importance of the Sandpiper Trust as two local businesses link to fundraise for the charity

06 September 2024

The Seafood Shack and Rhidorroch Distillery will donate all profits from a fundraising day to the Sandpiper Trust.


PICTURES: ‘Brilliant weekend’ at one of UK’s most rural music festivals

05 September 2024
PICTURES: ‘Brilliant weekend’ at one of UK’s most rural music festivals

PICTURES: ‘Brilliant weekend’ at one of UK’s most rural music festivals

05 September 2024

The first instalment of one of the most rural music festivals in the UK was a “brilliant weekend” with hopes high of a return next year.


Ullapool Harbour’s £10m Shore Street promenade project scoops major national award

04 September 2024
Ullapool Harbour’s £10m Shore Street promenade project scoops major national award

Ullapool Harbour’s £10m Shore Street promenade project scoops major national award

04 September 2024

Pitted against nineteen other cutting-edge engineering projects, the Ullapool project won the day.


WATCH: What’s it like to volunteer for Highland and Islands Blood Bikes?

01 September 2024
WATCH: What’s it like to volunteer for Highland and Islands Blood Bikes?

WATCH: What’s it like to volunteer for Highland and Islands Blood Bikes?

01 September 2024

The charity, which is entirely run by volunteers and funded by public donations, provides a rapid response service 365 days a year.


Fallen chicks transported 92 miles to rescue centre by ‘crucial volunteer network’

27 August 2024
Fallen chicks transported 92 miles to rescue centre by ‘crucial volunteer network’

Fallen chicks transported 92 miles to rescue centre by ‘crucial volunteer network’

27 August 2024

Getting injured, abandoned and sick wildlife from across the Highlands to a rescue centre in the area is made easier by a network of volunteers.


‘Massive landslide’ across the loch from Eilean Donan Castle

26 August 2024
‘Massive landslide’ across the loch from Eilean Donan Castle

‘Massive landslide’ across the loch from Eilean Donan Castle

26 August 2024

A “massive landslide” has taken place across the loch from major Highland tourist destination Eilean Donan Castle.


Ullapool to see ambitious week-long ‘arts festival’ packed with events

24 August 2024
Ullapool to see ambitious week-long ‘arts festival’ packed with events

Ullapool to see ambitious week-long ‘arts festival’ packed with events

24 August 2024

An Talla Solais Art Week 2024, running from September 6 to 14, will see over 30 different exhibitions, workshops, talks and events.


Tain police warn of ‘possible bogus workmen’

23 August 2024
Tain police warn of ‘possible bogus workmen’

Tain police warn of ‘possible bogus workmen’

23 August 2024

Police Scotland issued a statement on their social media, advising residents to treat door-to-door traders with caution.


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