Elaine Kirby selected for Caithness, Sutherland, and Ross Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 The Highland Conservatives have selected Cllr Elaine Kirby as their candidate for the Caithness, Sutherland, and Ross constituency in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. Having lived in the constituency with her family, Elaine is well versed on the many emotive issues that locals currently face up here. She is passionate about the values we must uphold in this vast, and stunning landscape... Holyrood News
“Yet more costs and delays” to SNP’s broadband rollout in Highlands, says Edward Mountain MSP 15th September 2020 The Scottish Government have confirmed they are still in the process of finalising the contract with BT to deliver superfast broadband to the Highlands... Local News
First Minister promises to investigate Grantown Care Home Testing Problems 11th September 2020 The First Minister has promised that the Cabinet Secretary for Health will investigate the series of Covid-19 testing problems experienced by Grandview Care... Local News
Action plan needed on litter says MSP 10th September 2020 The problem of littering in the Highlands and Islands has been raised in the Scottish Parliament by MSP Donald Cameron. Mr Cameron pressed Rural Affairs... Local News
Cameron demands action on chronic pain treatment 8th September 2020 The Scottish Conservatives are demanding SNP Health Secretary Jeane Freeman urgently outlines a plan to help those waiting for chronic pain treatment. The call... Holyrood News
Comment on Suicide Prevention Awareness Week 8th September 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local people to keep an eye open for people who may be having suicidal thoughts. Mr Cameron said: “This week... Opinions
Edward Mountain MSP calls on SNP Govt. to act urgently as Inverness Court Backlog impacts over 600 trials 8th September 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain is calling on the SNP government to urgently outline measures to reduce the lengthy delays in the courts system which... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP delighted with campaign success which led to £3m B&B hardship fund 7th September 2020 Highland B&Bs have received £432,000 in total from a £3m B&B hardship fund, which Edward Mountain MSP campaigned for during the summer. Edward Mountain MSP... Local News
SNP “betrayed fishermen” over Fisheries Bill – Cameron 3rd September 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that coastal communities in his region are feeling betrayed after SNP MPs voted to block legislation that will... Westminster News
Edward Mountain MSP comments on senior Raigmore Doctors' criticism of RNI Community Hospital Closure 1st September 2020 It was revealed today that senior Raigmore doctors have written to staff at RNI Community Hospital offering their sympathy and also criticising NHS Highland for... Local News
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News
