🎙️ People around the Moray Firth say they’re concerned about a potential offshore development to support the floating wind industry. Crown Estate Scotland has given a developer permission to look into building storage facilities off the coast of Nairn and Findhorn. On 📻📺 today.

⛪️ The future of Inverness’ oldest church. 📺 BBC Scotland at 7pm this evening.

🪫 Thousands of homes are still without power in the aftermath of Storm Floris. I’ve been to Conon Bridge where engineers are repairing faulty lines. In nearby villages, people are being supported with welfare vans. 📻 BBC Radio Scot 13:10.

🎥 In Achiltibuie (north west Highlands) filming a piece on depopulation concerns for this evening’s Reporting Scotland.

The Equalities & Human Rights Commission says it's reviewing guidance for public bodies after the Supreme Court’s ruling that a 'woman' is defined by biological sex. The judgement could impact trans people's access to single-sex spaces.
📺 Reporting Scotland 7pm on BBC Scotland

Reading BBC Radio Scotland news from Glasgow for the last time tonight before going on a new adventure for a while (still with BBC Scotland News). Join me every hour until midnight. 🎙️📻

🎄 Many are taking down Christmas trees today, but where do they go?

🚚 Glasgow City Council’s urging people to take trees to dedicated drop off points.

🎁 I’ve been speaking to people about Christmas waste and recycling - BBC Radio Scotland at 12:15.

🪩 The creators of sober clubbing events in Glasgow believe a positive alternative to alcohol-based socialising is key to helping the recovery community. We’ve been along to ‘Good Clean Fun’.

🎥🎙️ First report of 2025 with @jamie-russell.bsky.social for BBC Scotland News and BBC Radio Scotland.

🎄 16ft knitted Christmas tree trying to reduce isolation near Edinburgh

🎁 “People were coming to us and saying how much they enjoyed being part of a project with a purpose…”

🎙️🎥 My latest report for BBC Scotland News and BBC Radio Scotland (link below for full video)

Pauline Bowie from Muirhouse charity, LIFT: “It’s going to bring in new people which is great, but the schools are already full. What about the families that are homeless because there are no council houses?”

🎙️ “We want to bring the community together but that means resources, infrastructure.”
(Willie Black from Granton Hub)

🏠 I’ve been speaking to people in North Edinburgh about a major regeneration project which will bring hundreds, eventually thousands, of new homes to the area.

🎙️ People in Granton are concerned about how a major regeneration plan will change North Edinburgh. The City Council have approved the first phase of a £1.3bn transformation, but local representatives say some fear areas of deprivation will be left behind. Reporting today for BBC Radio Scotland.

Reading this morning’s BBC News on BBC Radio Scotland, with headlines including:
🎙️ Family and friends of Alex Salmond gather for his memorial service in Edinburgh
🎙️ Counting in Ireland’s general election gets underway
🎙️ Funeral for comedian Janey Godley takes place in Glasgow

Enjoyed producing BBC Radio Scotland's Drivetime for the first time recently. Stories included:
🏫 New government guidance for teachers
🇺🇸 Donald Trump’s plan for deportations
⛰️ 5% tourist tax proposed for Highlands
Programmes are varied, sometimes challenging to juggle & always exciting to work on!