Ruraidh Stewart Named Scottish Conservative Candidate for Inverness and Nairn in 2026 Holyrood Election Monday, 19 May, 2025 The Scottish Conservative Party has announced the selection of Councillor Ruraidh Stewart as the party’s candidate for Inverness and Nairn in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. The announcement was made at a well-attended meeting of local members in Inverness. Born and raised in the Highlands, Ruraidh Stewart has spent his life living and working in the region. A respected figure in Highland... Local News
Comment from Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP on yesterday’s vote on the future of North Sea oil and gas 16th September 2021 Following a vote at the Scottish Parliament yesterday on a Scottish Conservative motion to support future oil and gas projects, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie... Holyrood News
MSP backs “pass wide and slow” campaign 16th September 2021 An MSP is giving his backing to a campaign aimed at making our roads safer for horses and their riders. Pass Wide and Slow is urging motorists to reduce their... Local News
JMAIE HALCRO JOHNSTON MSP COMMENTS ON NEWS THAT CALMAC FERRIES WILL NOT BE BUILT IN SCOTLAND 16th September 2021 Commenting on the failure of a Scottish shipyard to secure the contract to build two new CalMac ferries, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said:... Holyrood News
"A remote consultation should not be the only option for patients", says Edward Mountain MSP 15th September 2021 In recent years we have seen a technological revolution in the way that health care is delivered in the Highlands through the rollout of NHS Near Me. I have... Local News
Exposed: the true nature of the SNP 15th September 2021 When a senior SNP official behaves in this way, it tells you all you need to know about the SNP mindset: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/snp-official... Reports
DONALD CAMERON MSP COMMENTS ON NEWS THAT ISLAY FERRIES WILL NOT BE BUILT IN SCOTLAND 15th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the failure of a Scottish shipyard to secure the contract to build the two new CalMac ferries for Islay... Holyrood News
Holyrood debate on NHS staff bullying to go ahead as SNP Govt. perform u-turn 14th September 2021 The First Minister today over-ruled her Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care by re-committing the Scottish Government to hold a debate on the culture of... Local News
Donald Cameron MSP comments on breakdown of Islay ferry, MV Hebridean Isles 14th September 2021 Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron said: “The news of this latest breakdown will sadly come as little surprise to communities right... Local News
Comment from Jamie Halcro Johnston on vote on future of North Sea oil and gas 14th September 2021 Comment from Jamie Halcro Johnston on vote on future of North Sea oil and gas following the Scottish Conservative press statement Highlands and Islands MSP... Holyrood News
Our COVID Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 During this period of national restrictions, our COVID Winter Plan will the NHS, keeps children in school and lets the economy get moving again. National News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
