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
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
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
