Alexander joins Merkinch Primary pupils for litter-pick  

Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch & Strathspey MP Danny Alexander joined Merkinch Primary School on Friday to take part in a litter-pick with P2/3 pupils. The children wrote to Mr Alexander to seek his support with their efforts to take better care of their playground and the park area next to the school. The class braved the wild weather on Friday morning to get to work removing litter, while the MP and school staff helped remove broken glass. The Highland Council's TECS department supplied litter pickers and refuse bags to help with the effort. Commenting after the visit, Mr Alexander said: "I'm really grateful to the children of Merkinch Primary for writing to me to tell me about the work they have been doing – and to raise their concerns about the green space next door to their school. "The children's enthusiasm for looking after their local environment is an example...