Holyrood election candidates launch "Common Sense for the Highlands" Monday, 27 April, 2026 Scottish Conservatives Launch Highlands and Islands Policy Document Ahead of May Election Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands sets out bold, region-specific plans ahead of the 7 May election The Scottish Conservatives have today launched Common Sense for the Highlands and Islands, a policy document setting out the party's vision for the region developed following face-to-face engagement... Local News
Sturgeon needs to act on ferry crisis - Cameron 29th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP Government’s refusal to heed recommendations from CalMac on how many new ferries the operator... Holyrood News
Welcome for £1.9bn of support for farmers and crofters 28th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed a £1.9bn financial commitment to Scottish agriculture in the UK Government’s budget delivered... Westminster News
The Old Forge Community Pub awarded funding in UK budget 28th October 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed news that Scotland’s most remote mainland pub, The Old Forge in Knoydart, has been... Westminster News
Cameron Comments on the Budget 27th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has given a warm welcome to Rishi Sunak’s budget. The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “The measures announced today by... Westminster News
Halcro Johnston Comments on the Budget 27th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has given a warm welcome to Rishi Sunak’s budget, describing it is as “a significant boost for the Highlands and... Opinions
New defibrillator network can help save lives 26th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging people and organisations hosting defibrillators in their communities to ensure they are registered with... Articles
Highlands and Islands MSP to lead ferry debate at Holyrood 26th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston will tomorrow lead a Holyrood debate on the growing crisis facing Scotland’s lifeline ferry services. The... Holyrood News
Scottish Conservative MSP praises ‘pioneering and innovative’ work of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig after visit 19th October 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has praised the pioneering work of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig after visiting the Gaelic medium college during his autumn... Local News
Halcro Johnston hails resilience of Nevis Range during visit 14th October 2021 Following a visit to Nevis Range Mountain Experience earlier this week, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has hailed the resilience of the... Local News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
