Chris MacLennan

Inverness

Journalist and Reporter at BBC

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Articles

Inverness girl completes all Scotland's Munros for a second time

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Chris MacLennan

Image source, Young FamilyImage caption, Quinn Young first completed all the Munros when she was just 10A 12-year-old girl who previously became one of the youngest people ever to scale all 282 of Scotland's Munros has completed them for a second time. Quinn Young, from Inverness, finished her first Munro-bagging challenge in October 2022, but now she and her dad Ian have managed the feat again.
Inverness girl completes all Scotland's Munros for a second time

1 week ago | bbc.com | Chris MacLennan

Chris MacLennanBBC Scotland NewsA 12-year-old girl from Inverness - who previously became one of the youngest people ever to scale all 282 of Scotland's Munros - has completed them for a second time. Quinn Young finished her first Munro bagging challenge back in October 2022, but now she and her dad Ian have managed the feat again. The duo finished their second round of the peaks measuring more than 3,000ft (914m) on Saturday, as they topped the famed Inaccessible Pinnacle on Skye's Cuillin Ridge.
Savage makes bid to take over Inverness Caley Jags

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Chris MacLennan

Savage makes bid to take over Inverness Caley JagsChris MacLennanBBCAlan Savage says he wants to take full control of the clubInverness Caledonian Thistle investor and former chairman Alan Savage has made a bid of £800,000 to take over the trouble-hit club. The club was placed into administration last October after running up large debts. The administrators warned earlier this month that the Caley Jags were at "significant risk" after an unsuccessful attempt to find a new owner.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle need new and smaller home, says Alan Savage

1 month ago | bbc.com | Chris MacLennan |Steven McKenzie

Chris MacLennan & Steven McKenzieBBC Scotland NewsTrouble-hit Inverness Caledonian Thistle (ICT) should move to a new, smaller stadium to help it survive, according to former chairman Alan Savage. The businessman has provided hundreds of thousands of pounds since last summer to keep the League 1 football club afloat. Mr Savage said 7,512-capacity Caledonian Stadium, which was opened in 1996 and upgraded in 2004, was too big and costly to run.
Inverness Caley Thistle needs new home, says investor

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris MacLennan |Steven McKenzie

Trouble-hit Inverness Caledonian Thistle (ICT) should move to a new, smaller stadium to help it survive, according to former chairman Alan Savage. The businessman has provided hundreds of thousands of pounds since last summer to keep the League 1 football club afloat. Mr Savage said 7,512-capacity Caledonian Stadium, which was opened in 1996 and upgraded in 2004, was too big and costly to run.
Wick-Aberdeen flights extended as government commits funding

1 month ago | bbc.com | Chris MacLennan

Wick-Aberdeen flights to continue as funding confirmedChris MacLennanTransport ScotlandFlights between Wick John O'Groats Airport and Aberdeen will operate for another 12 monthsFlights between Wick and Aberdeen are set to continue for another year after the Scottish government committed to providing further funding. The service returned in 2022 after being withdrawn during the Covid pandemic.
Bravery honour for police who tackled Skye shooter

Jan 13, 2025 | yahoo.com | Chris MacLennan

Unarmed police officers who tackled a man responsible for a series of shootings in the Scottish Highlands are to be honoured for their bravery by Police Scotland, the force has said. Finlay MacDonald, 41, repeatedly stabbed his wife Rowena at their home on the island of Skye before driving 17 minutes to another village, where he shot and killed his brother-in-law John MacKinnon.
Driver caught speeding at 'inexcusable' 140mph on A9

Jul 16, 2024 | bbc.com | Ashleigh Keenan-Bryce |Chris MacLennan

A9 driver caught speeding at 'inexcusable' 140mphBy Ashleigh Keenan-Bryce & Chris MacLennan, BBC Scotland NewsGetty ImagesA driver has been caught speeding at 140mph on the A9 A driver has been caught speeding at 140mph on the A9 - the highest speed recorded by cameras on the road in the last four years. Figures obtained by the BBC from Police Scotland also showed speeding offences on the road - which runs from Dunblane to Inverness - dramatically spiked in 2023.
Father's pride as Christie closes in on 50th Scotland cap

Jun 11, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Chris MacLennan

It’s a feat not achieved by many. Only 37 before, in fact. But as Steve Clarke’s side step out on the big stage in Munich, bringing the curtain up on Euro 2024, one man will be hoping to join an illustrious club of players to represent Scotland on 50 occasions. Inverness-raised Ryan Christie will - if selected by Clarke - become the first from the Highland capital to walk out in the navy blue of the men’s national side on so many occasions.
Shinty referee says players saved his life after cardiac arrrest

Apr 5, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Chris MacLennan

A shinty referee who suffered a cardiac arrest during a match says the quick reactions of players and the availability of a defibrillator saved his life. Stevie Maclachlan, 56, felt unwell 12 minutes into Saturday's MacTavish Cup tie between Caberfeidh and Kinlochshiel in Strathpeffer. He said: "I had a severe pain in my chest - it was getting tighter and tighter.

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