AN independent review into allegations of a bullying culture at a Scottish health board is to be conducted by a top QC.

John Sturrock QC will lead the review into concerns at NHS Highland and report back to the Scottish government early next year.

Senior clinicians at NHS Highland raised concerns in September over a “long-standing bullying culture” which they allege is damaging patient care – claims the board’s medical director Dr Rod Harvey said he did “not recognise.”