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
Edward Mountain MSP campaign success as construction of new Inverness Prison moves closer 14th September 2021 The contract for the design and construction of the new Inverness Prison is set to be announced this month. In a written response to Edward Mountain MSP, the... Local News
Auditor General’s comments are “devastating indictment” of SNP - Cameron 13th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that comments made by the Auditor General for Scotland, Stephen Boyle, are “a devastating indictment” of the... Holyrood News
No Crofting Law Reform commitment is “slap in the face” for crofters 10th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has called out the SNP-Green Government for not including crofting law reform as part of its Programme for Government... Local News
Donald Cameron MSP Comments on the Campbeltown wind-tower manufacturer going into administration. 9th September 2021 Commenting on the announcement that the Campbeltown company CS Wind (UK) Limited has collapsed into Administration, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron... Local News
Statement on SNP's vaccine passports shambles - Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP 9th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston will today vote against a proposal to introduce vaccine passports in Scotland. The Scottish Conservative MSP... Holyrood News
Sturgeon quizzed over air traffic control 9th September 2021 Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged over the Scottish Government’s shambolic handling of the centralisation of air traffic control in the Highlands and Islands... Holyrood News
Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP Comments on Ptarmigan refurbishment (Cairngorm Mountain) 9th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This is a welcome investment which I’m sure will enhance the experience of visitors venturing up to the... Local News
Highland MSPs working together to improve mental health care provision in the region 9th September 2021 Six Regional MSPs and an MP have joined forces to call on the Scottish Government for additional support for the delivery of mental health care in rural... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP nominates Rachel Howells, from Alness, as a Local Hero 8th September 2021 Rachel Howells, a care practitioner from Alness and who works for Highland Home Carers, has been nominated as a Local Hero by Edward Mountain MSP. Edward... Local News
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