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
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
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
