WATCH: Highlanders share their opinions on the Scotland’s First Minister hopefuls

SNP leadership hopefuls Ash Regan, Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf went head-to-head on issues affecting the Highlands and Moray at an event organised by The Inverness Courier last night.

Around 200 people attended the event to hear the candidates being questioned on matters that affect the region.

We asked them what they expected from the debate before it started.

After the debate – which is available to watch on our website – we spoke to some of those in attendance what they took away from the night.

Find more stories on the Leadership Debate on our website:

• SNP leadership hopefuls make their personal promises to the people of the Highlands

• SNP leadership hopefuls cannot promise A96 dualling will be delivered by 2030

• Leadership candidates respond to high-profile SNP resignations

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