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
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
Edward Mountain MSP says SNP’s Programme for Government continues long-term underinvestment in the Highlands 1st September 2020 Edward Mountain MSP says the First Minister’s Programme for Government continues the SNP Government’s long-term underinvestment in infrastructure in the... Local News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
