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
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 -
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🎶🎉🥇🏆 Glòr òir nan Gàidheal aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail
🥇 Thòisich gràinnean-mullaich nan seinneadairean Gàidhlig san t-saoghalair co-fharpaisean nam Bonn Òr aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail ann an Loch Abar air an t-seachdamh latha dhen fhèis ainmeil.
🥇 Thòisich gràinnean-mullaich nan seinneadairean Gàidhlig san t-saoghalair co-fharpaisean nam Bonn Òr aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail ann an Loch Abar air an t-seachdamh latha dhen fhèis ainmeil.
October 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
🎶🎉🥇🏆 Glòr òir nan Gàidheal aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail
🥇 Thòisich gràinnean-mullaich nan seinneadairean Gàidhlig san t-saoghalair co-fharpaisean nam Bonn Òr aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail ann an Loch Abar air an t-seachdamh latha dhen fhèis ainmeil.
🥇 Thòisich gràinnean-mullaich nan seinneadairean Gàidhlig san t-saoghalair co-fharpaisean nam Bonn Òr aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail ann an Loch Abar air an t-seachdamh latha dhen fhèis ainmeil.
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Our Trading Standards Enforcement Officers have seized illicit cigarettes & tobacco products from 4 retail premises after acting on complaints from the public and local businesses.
Read more here -
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
Read more here -
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
October 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Our Trading Standards Enforcement Officers have seized illicit cigarettes & tobacco products from 4 retail premises after acting on complaints from the public and local businesses.
Read more here -
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
Read more here -
www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
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🎶🗣️🕺🏿🥳Another packed day of events in Lochaber, which is proving to be a fantastic host for this year's Royal National Mòd.
Highland Council is proud to recognise the very important role the Royal National Mòd plays in promoting and strengthening our Gaelic language.
Highland Council is proud to recognise the very important role the Royal National Mòd plays in promoting and strengthening our Gaelic language.
October 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🎶🗣️🕺🏿🥳Another packed day of events in Lochaber, which is proving to be a fantastic host for this year's Royal National Mòd.
Highland Council is proud to recognise the very important role the Royal National Mòd plays in promoting and strengthening our Gaelic language.
Highland Council is proud to recognise the very important role the Royal National Mòd plays in promoting and strengthening our Gaelic language.
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👏🎉Congratulations to Muirtown Primary School, Inverness which has been honoured with the Fairtrade Foundation’s ‘Campaigner of the Month’ award, recognising their outstanding commitment to celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight and championing trade justice for farmers and workers around the world.
October 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
👏🎉Congratulations to Muirtown Primary School, Inverness which has been honoured with the Fairtrade Foundation’s ‘Campaigner of the Month’ award, recognising their outstanding commitment to celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight and championing trade justice for farmers and workers around the world.
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We have confirmed the timetable for the Highland Council by-election which is taking place for Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Read more here -
Read more here -
October 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We have confirmed the timetable for the Highland Council by-election which is taking place for Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Read more here -
Read more here -
The iconic landmark building Leanach Cottage at Culloden Battlefield showed evidence of storm damage to the thatched roof caused by #StormAmy
National Trust for Scotland staff at the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, near #Inverness told visitors it was closed today
National Trust for Scotland staff at the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, near #Inverness told visitors it was closed today
October 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The iconic landmark building Leanach Cottage at Culloden Battlefield showed evidence of storm damage to the thatched roof caused by #StormAmy
National Trust for Scotland staff at the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, near #Inverness told visitors it was closed today
National Trust for Scotland staff at the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, near #Inverness told visitors it was closed today