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
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
Comment on new Coastal Flood Warning System 11th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging residents in the Western Isles to sign up for a new Coastal Flood Warning System. Mr Cameron said: “In... Holyrood News
Tourism businesses invited to discussion with Scottish Conservative leader 10th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging the owners of hospitality and tourism businesses in Argyll and Bute to take part in a Zoom-enabled... Local News
Cameron urges Covid-testing for Calmac ferry staff 10th November 2020 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has written to the Scottish Government urging it to introduce regular and rapid Covid-testing for Calmac ferry staff. Mr... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP says call in Armed Services to help coordinate and deliver game-changing vaccine 10th November 2020 Following the news that preliminary studies show a coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, Edward Mountain MSP commented... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP visits Highland War Memorials on Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2020 On Remembrance Sunday, Edward Mountain MSP made private visits to Inverness, Rothes and Grantown on Spey War Memorials to pay his respects to all those who have... Local News
MSP backs proposals to support oil and gas jobs 9th November 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has backed proposals to support jobs in Scotland’s oil and gas sector. In a speech earlier today, Scottish Conservative... Local News
Comment on vaccine announcement 9th November 2020 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has welcomed the announcement by Pfizer and BioNTech that they plan to apply for emergency approval to use their... Reports
ARTICLE - Edward Mountain MSP on the future of Cairngorm Mountain 8th November 2020 As a newly qualified surveyor in the late 1990s, I watched with interest as the Cairngorm Funicular Railway progressed, from concept to construction. It wasn’t... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National 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
