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
Tourism pressures on Highland infrastructure due to SNP incompetence, says Edward Mountain MSP 25th August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain said: “The Scottish Government appears not to have thought about how to open up the Highlands safely. They have been... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls SNP's broadband voucher scheme an expensive mistake for failing to deliver R100 25th August 2020 The Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands today confirmed that the Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme could cost over £50.7 million. The Scottish... Local News
Cameron praises UK Government’s support for jobs 21st August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has hailed the UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme for helping to protect over 11,000 jobs across Argyll and Bute... Reports
Broadband voucher scheme is “a confession of failure” – Cameron 21st August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP Government’s failure to deliver superfast broadband as it promised, has been confirmed by the... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP calls for temporary patient accommodation at Raigmore Hospital to address treatment backlog 20th August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain today called on the Scottish Government to provide temporary accommodation to increase bed capacity at Raigmore... Local News
Care home statement “extraordinary” - Cameron 19th August 2020 A statement by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman that her own target on the testing of care home staff is “unrealistic” has been described by Highlands and Islands... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP confident in safe reopening of Highland tourism as he visits Mounview Hotel 19th August 2020 On Friday 14 August 2020 Edward Mountain MSP visted Mountview Hotel, Nethy Bridge, which was resuming business following the period of lockdown. Edward Mountain... Local News
'Tourism is key to Highland region's economic recovery', an article by Edward Mountain MSP 17th August 2020 Since lockdown restrictions started to be lifted it is of no surprise that many have chosen to visit the Highlands on their staycations. However, the influx of... Local News
Covid-testing care home inquiry must begin this week - Cameron 17th August 2020 Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron is taking action to force the Scottish Government to begin an inquiry into why Covid patients were sent to care homes. Mr... Holyrood News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
8 fantastic fringe events at Conservative Party Conference 29th September 2019 Conservative Party Conference is a fantastic event every year. However, when there are so many events taking place, it can be overwhelming for new attendees.So... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2019: Everything you need to know 29th September 2019 Now that Conservative Party Conference is upon us, we have put together everything you need to know. From the key events and who is attending to where you can... National News
The Prime Minister’s Welcome to Conference 29th September 2019 At Conservative Party Conference on Sunday, Boris Johnson spoke to Party Conference about his vision for Britain. We will get Brexit done, so we can deliver on... National News
