Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan focused on lower tax, stronger services and support for families and businesses. Highland Council’s Conservative & Unionist Group has published its 2026/27 budget amendment ahead of Thursday’s full Council meeting, setting out what it describes as a responsible and deliverable plan to strengthen frontline services, support working... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP launches 'Time to Talk' campaign 23rd November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has today launched his ‘Time to Talk’ campaign which has the three following aims: Combat loneliness of those... Local News
Highlands and Islands must be in line for Covid vaccine - Cameron 21st November 2020 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has sought reassurances from the Scottish Government that the Covid vaccine will be made equally available across... Holyrood News
Welcome for armed forces boost 20th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has given a strong welcome to the UK Government’s commitment to invest £16.5 billion modernising the country’s armed... Westminster News
First Minister reacts positively to Troops Home for Xmas campaign 19th November 2020 The First Minister today clarified that Armed Services Personnel will be able to return home for Christmas and the Scottish Government will work with the MOD to... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls for Covid Testing Plan so Armed Services Personnel can return home for Xmas 17th November 2020 Edward Mountain MSP today called on the UK Government and Scottish Government to work together to create a Covid-19 Testing Plan to ensure Armed Services... Local News
Highlands and Islands facing “triple whammy” of transport disruption as SNP ministers fail again 17th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has claimed that his region is facing a “triple whammy” of disruption to its transport links. The Scottish Conservative... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP pressing Scottish Government to fund rebuilding of Nairn Academy 16th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has called for the Scottish Government to fund a new Nairn Academy school building, as part of its Learning Estate... Local News
Cameron demands Covid vaccine plan 16th November 2020 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has said that SNP Ministers must outline how they are planning for a Covid-19 vaccine rollout across Scotland this week... Holyrood News
Praise for Islay schools fundraising for Children in Need 16th November 2020 The fundraising efforts of children from two primary schools in Islay – Port Ellen and Bowmore - has won recognition in the Scottish Parliament. Highlands and... Local News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
