Duncan Macpherson
@nessman1.bsky.social
Cllr. Duncan Macpherson is standing as an Independent candidate for the Inverness and Nairn Constituency in next May’s election 🗳️to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh
Highland Councillor for Inverness South Ward
Follow on Facebook @DuncanForYourCouncil
Highland Councillor for Inverness South Ward
Follow on Facebook @DuncanForYourCouncil
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❄️ Large grit bags have been placed in key locations across Inverness and the surrounding area as part of a pilot to support local communities following nine days of severe winter weather.
📍 Grit bag locations and more info. can be found here 👉 buff.ly/7Sir4QJ
📍 Grit bag locations and more info. can be found here 👉 buff.ly/7Sir4QJ
January 9, 2026 at 1:20 PM
❄️ Large grit bags have been placed in key locations across Inverness and the surrounding area as part of a pilot to support local communities following nine days of severe winter weather.
📍 Grit bag locations and more info. can be found here 👉 buff.ly/7Sir4QJ
📍 Grit bag locations and more info. can be found here 👉 buff.ly/7Sir4QJ
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A huge thanks to the many contractors helping us in Highland. Here's Messrs Robertson from #Beauly heading out on the #Strathconon Road just over the Mieg Dam about to head to #Contin.
January 10, 2026 at 9:31 AM
A huge thanks to the many contractors helping us in Highland. Here's Messrs Robertson from #Beauly heading out on the #Strathconon Road just over the Mieg Dam about to head to #Contin.
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As we head into the weekend with continued cold weather, our roads teams remain focussed on treating roads and pavements across the region to keep these as clear as possible for pedestrians and road users.
January 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
As we head into the weekend with continued cold weather, our roads teams remain focussed on treating roads and pavements across the region to keep these as clear as possible for pedestrians and road users.
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Reopening of Bealach na Bà is underway today with slow but steady progress.
January 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Reopening of Bealach na Bà is underway today with slow but steady progress.
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This actually touches on something I have pointed out before which is folk are obsessed with the idea that more parties = more competition on the list = harder for everyone, which is a huge misunderstanding of proportionality. If (big if at the moment) 6% gets a list seat, it does so regardless!
After a certain point then yes, Labour then begin to do to the SNP what the SNP are currently to them which is put pressure on the proportionality *but that is absolutely not the same thing as "cannibalising" a competing parties votes*! Just a bizarre line. ballotbox.scot/snp-didnt-br...
SP26: The SNP didn’t “break” the voting system in 2011… but this time they might
The idea that the SNP “broke” the Scottish Parliament voting system in 2011 is a myth that won’t die, but it might finally come to pass in 2026.
ballotbox.scot
January 9, 2026 at 10:09 AM
This actually touches on something I have pointed out before which is folk are obsessed with the idea that more parties = more competition on the list = harder for everyone, which is a huge misunderstanding of proportionality. If (big if at the moment) 6% gets a list seat, it does so regardless!
US military V22 aircraft spotted at Benbecula Airport Outer Hebrides Scotland
The Bell Boeing V-22 #Osprey is an American multi-use, tiltrotor military transport & cargo aircraft with vertical takeoff & landing.
#V22 Russia Venezuela Oil Tanker incident
www.boeing.com/defense/mili...
The Bell Boeing V-22 #Osprey is an American multi-use, tiltrotor military transport & cargo aircraft with vertical takeoff & landing.
#V22 Russia Venezuela Oil Tanker incident
www.boeing.com/defense/mili...
January 8, 2026 at 1:17 PM
US military V22 aircraft spotted at Benbecula Airport Outer Hebrides Scotland
The Bell Boeing V-22 #Osprey is an American multi-use, tiltrotor military transport & cargo aircraft with vertical takeoff & landing.
#V22 Russia Venezuela Oil Tanker incident
www.boeing.com/defense/mili...
The Bell Boeing V-22 #Osprey is an American multi-use, tiltrotor military transport & cargo aircraft with vertical takeoff & landing.
#V22 Russia Venezuela Oil Tanker incident
www.boeing.com/defense/mili...
Overnight #snowfall results in white winter conditions for residents in Cradlehall & Westhill area of #Inverness
The winter weather that the forecasters were predicting has finally arrived! #snow
The winter weather that the forecasters were predicting has finally arrived! #snow
January 3, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Overnight #snowfall results in white winter conditions for residents in Cradlehall & Westhill area of #Inverness
The winter weather that the forecasters were predicting has finally arrived! #snow
The winter weather that the forecasters were predicting has finally arrived! #snow
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Highland Council Buses
Due to the heavy snow fall and current dangerous driving conditions, all our services are currently suspended.
We will review the situation throughout the morning and update accordingly.
Due to the heavy snow fall and current dangerous driving conditions, all our services are currently suspended.
We will review the situation throughout the morning and update accordingly.
January 3, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Highland Council Buses
Due to the heavy snow fall and current dangerous driving conditions, all our services are currently suspended.
We will review the situation throughout the morning and update accordingly.
Due to the heavy snow fall and current dangerous driving conditions, all our services are currently suspended.
We will review the situation throughout the morning and update accordingly.
Red sky in the morning at sunrise over Westhill & Culloden in #Inverness, with wild geese 🪿 flying overhead as they head south on a cold and frosty morning
December 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Red sky in the morning at sunrise over Westhill & Culloden in #Inverness, with wild geese 🪿 flying overhead as they head south on a cold and frosty morning
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How do you feel about car park charges in Highland? We’re looking for ideas on how we can generate more income.
💬 Have your say – post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/J9erIlL
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/QIL2Gsk
#budget26
💬 Have your say – post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/J9erIlL
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/QIL2Gsk
#budget26
December 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
How do you feel about car park charges in Highland? We’re looking for ideas on how we can generate more income.
💬 Have your say – post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/J9erIlL
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/QIL2Gsk
#budget26
💬 Have your say – post your ideas on our discussion board - buff.ly/J9erIlL
📝 Complete our budget survey - buff.ly/QIL2Gsk
#budget26
Dalwhinnie between #Inverness & #Perth from the ScotRail train this morning 🚉 on our way to Edinburgh @ScotRail @networkrail @BBCScotWeather @metoffice @MetMattTaylor @JudithRalston #weather #snow #winter #stormhour
November 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Dalwhinnie between #Inverness & #Perth from the ScotRail train this morning 🚉 on our way to Edinburgh @ScotRail @networkrail @BBCScotWeather @metoffice @MetMattTaylor @JudithRalston #weather #snow #winter #stormhour
Red Sky in the Morning - over Culloden Battlefield and Nairnside as viewed from Cradlehall & Westhill, #Inverness
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Red Sky in the Morning - over Culloden Battlefield and Nairnside as viewed from Cradlehall & Westhill, #Inverness
The Nairnshire Yarn Bombers 🧶 have been creative for Remembrance Day with their colourful knitted red poppy letterbox covers.
#Nairn #Poppy #Knitting @poppyscotland @LegionScotland #Remembrance
#Nairn #Poppy #Knitting @poppyscotland @LegionScotland #Remembrance
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The Nairnshire Yarn Bombers 🧶 have been creative for Remembrance Day with their colourful knitted red poppy letterbox covers.
#Nairn #Poppy #Knitting @poppyscotland @LegionScotland #Remembrance
#Nairn #Poppy #Knitting @poppyscotland @LegionScotland #Remembrance
The impressive Beaver Moon reflecting on the Moray Firth at #Nairn and viewed from the iconic Nairn Bandstand, near #Inverness @BBCScotWeather @bbcweather @metoffice @stvweatherwatch
#Fullmoon #Supermoon #BeaverMoon #HarvestMoon
#Fullmoon #Supermoon #BeaverMoon #HarvestMoon
November 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The impressive Beaver Moon reflecting on the Moray Firth at #Nairn and viewed from the iconic Nairn Bandstand, near #Inverness @BBCScotWeather @bbcweather @metoffice @stvweatherwatch
#Fullmoon #Supermoon #BeaverMoon #HarvestMoon
#Fullmoon #Supermoon #BeaverMoon #HarvestMoon
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Glimpse behind the scenes.
BBC News reporting x The Hague.
You may think I cycle cuz I care about saving🌱🌍💶 or keeping fit
Reality - juggling breaking news, school runs & podcasting, 🚲 means I hit work/life deadlines.. zero traffic stress!
Our Bike Studio isn’t just efficient - it’s essential 😊
BBC News reporting x The Hague.
You may think I cycle cuz I care about saving🌱🌍💶 or keeping fit
Reality - juggling breaking news, school runs & podcasting, 🚲 means I hit work/life deadlines.. zero traffic stress!
Our Bike Studio isn’t just efficient - it’s essential 😊
February 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Glimpse behind the scenes.
BBC News reporting x The Hague.
You may think I cycle cuz I care about saving🌱🌍💶 or keeping fit
Reality - juggling breaking news, school runs & podcasting, 🚲 means I hit work/life deadlines.. zero traffic stress!
Our Bike Studio isn’t just efficient - it’s essential 😊
BBC News reporting x The Hague.
You may think I cycle cuz I care about saving🌱🌍💶 or keeping fit
Reality - juggling breaking news, school runs & podcasting, 🚲 means I hit work/life deadlines.. zero traffic stress!
Our Bike Studio isn’t just efficient - it’s essential 😊
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Cycling in Paris made me appreciate the Dutch cycling culture more than ever.
🚥 Streets that simply make space for everyone 🙌🏽
😁 People who aren’t defined by their mode of mobility 🤌🏼
🚲 Bike lanes that get you to exactly where you need to be 👍🏼
What do you love most about Dutch cycling culture…?
🚥 Streets that simply make space for everyone 🙌🏽
😁 People who aren’t defined by their mode of mobility 🤌🏼
🚲 Bike lanes that get you to exactly where you need to be 👍🏼
What do you love most about Dutch cycling culture…?
February 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Cycling in Paris made me appreciate the Dutch cycling culture more than ever.
🚥 Streets that simply make space for everyone 🙌🏽
😁 People who aren’t defined by their mode of mobility 🤌🏼
🚲 Bike lanes that get you to exactly where you need to be 👍🏼
What do you love most about Dutch cycling culture…?
🚥 Streets that simply make space for everyone 🙌🏽
😁 People who aren’t defined by their mode of mobility 🤌🏼
🚲 Bike lanes that get you to exactly where you need to be 👍🏼
What do you love most about Dutch cycling culture…?
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‼️There’s a dusting of snow ❄️ on Ben Wyvis 🏔️ this morning 🧤🧣🥾as viewed from #Inverness #snow #clockschange #clocksgoback
It’s the first snow ❄️ of the autumn 🍂 as the seasons transition and the winter 🕰️ time change begins tonight with the clocks going back 1 hour ⏪
It’s the first snow ❄️ of the autumn 🍂 as the seasons transition and the winter 🕰️ time change begins tonight with the clocks going back 1 hour ⏪
October 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
‼️There’s a dusting of snow ❄️ on Ben Wyvis 🏔️ this morning 🧤🧣🥾as viewed from #Inverness #snow #clockschange #clocksgoback
It’s the first snow ❄️ of the autumn 🍂 as the seasons transition and the winter 🕰️ time change begins tonight with the clocks going back 1 hour ⏪
It’s the first snow ❄️ of the autumn 🍂 as the seasons transition and the winter 🕰️ time change begins tonight with the clocks going back 1 hour ⏪
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My review of the Mull school saga is today's Big Read in @heraldscotland.bsky.social .
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2554168...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2554168...
October 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
My review of the Mull school saga is today's Big Read in @heraldscotland.bsky.social .
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2554168...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2554168...
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This wasn't just any budget process - it was the one in which huge cuts to the teaching workforce were pushed through by SNP and Green councillors.
During that process, Mr Hutchison pushed back against attempts to obscure the cuts.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2454245...
During that process, Mr Hutchison pushed back against attempts to obscure the cuts.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2454245...
Parents slam council's 'deceptive' teacher cuts tactics
The Glasgow City Parents Group has called for an investigation after internal emails revealed 'a clear breach of transparency and accountability'.
www.heraldscotland.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This wasn't just any budget process - it was the one in which huge cuts to the teaching workforce were pushed through by SNP and Green councillors.
During that process, Mr Hutchison pushed back against attempts to obscure the cuts.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2454245...
During that process, Mr Hutchison pushed back against attempts to obscure the cuts.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2454245...
Inverness Castle by night - it was certainly catching the attention of the many visitors and holidaymakers still around the city centre of the Capital of the Highlands in mid October. #Inverness
October 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Inverness Castle by night - it was certainly catching the attention of the many visitors and holidaymakers still around the city centre of the Capital of the Highlands in mid October. #Inverness
Caught a glimpse of the colourful Aurora Borealis ‘Northern Lights’ tonight in #Nairn above the Moray Firth, as I stopped to photograph the Nairn bandstand
Photo 📷 copyright Duncan Macpherson #Aurora #NorthernLights #Inverness
Photo 📷 copyright Duncan Macpherson #Aurora #NorthernLights #Inverness
October 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Caught a glimpse of the colourful Aurora Borealis ‘Northern Lights’ tonight in #Nairn above the Moray Firth, as I stopped to photograph the Nairn bandstand
Photo 📷 copyright Duncan Macpherson #Aurora #NorthernLights #Inverness
Photo 📷 copyright Duncan Macpherson #Aurora #NorthernLights #Inverness
Royal Titles 🚮 🗑️ binned for the King’s brother!
Prince Andrew gives up Earl of #Inverness title and Duke of York title and his honours bestowed by the late Queen, ahead of the publication of the explosive Giuffre book 📕 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
Prince Andrew gives up Earl of #Inverness title and Duke of York title and his honours bestowed by the late Queen, ahead of the publication of the explosive Giuffre book 📕 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
October 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Royal Titles 🚮 🗑️ binned for the King’s brother!
Prince Andrew gives up Earl of #Inverness title and Duke of York title and his honours bestowed by the late Queen, ahead of the publication of the explosive Giuffre book 📕 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
Prince Andrew gives up Earl of #Inverness title and Duke of York title and his honours bestowed by the late Queen, ahead of the publication of the explosive Giuffre book 📕 www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
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👏 🗣️🎊 Tha Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd air moladh mòr a dhèanamh air an òigridh a tha a’ gabhail pàirt ann am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail na bliadhna sa ann an Loch Abar.
👏 🗣️🎊 Highland Council has congratulated all the young performers who have participated in this year’s Royal National Mòd in Lochaber -
👏 🗣️🎊 Highland Council has congratulated all the young performers who have participated in this year’s Royal National Mòd in Lochaber -
October 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
👏 🗣️🎊 Tha Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd air moladh mòr a dhèanamh air an òigridh a tha a’ gabhail pàirt ann am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail na bliadhna sa ann an Loch Abar.
👏 🗣️🎊 Highland Council has congratulated all the young performers who have participated in this year’s Royal National Mòd in Lochaber -
👏 🗣️🎊 Highland Council has congratulated all the young performers who have participated in this year’s Royal National Mòd in Lochaber -