Councillor Helen Crawford, Aird & Loch Ness Ward, takes pylon fight to Westminster Tuesday, 21 October, 2025 Councillor Helen Crawford took the pylon fight to London on Tuesday for a Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Impact of electricity infrastructure on rural communities.’ Secured by John Lamont, MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, the debate considered the impact of electricity infrastructure on rural communities across Scotland. John paid tribute to Councillor Helen Crawford, who was in the... Holyrood NewsLocal NewsWestminster News
Edward Mountain MSP welcomes further progress on Elective Care Centre 23rd July 2020 Highland Council have confirmed that planning permission has now been submitted for the North of Scotland Elective Care Centre. Members of the public are now... Local News
No surprise that A82 is Scotland’s deadliest road 22nd July 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that he is not surprised that the A82 trunk road, which links Glasgow and Inverness, via Fort William, has... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP "disappointed" that NHS Highland is searching for third Chief Executive in as many years 21st July 2020 It was announced today that NHS Highland Chief Executive Paul Hawkins will retire later this year. Mr Hawkins was seconded to NHS Highland on an interim basis... Local News
“Make it Lamb” says Cameron 16th July 2020 A new initiative aimed at boosting sales of British lamb has been welcomed by a local politician. The “Make it Lamb” campaign, which is being delivered by... Holyrood News
68,700 employees in Highlands and Islands furloughed by UK Government 15th July 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has hailed the massive support being provided to businesses, employees and the self-employed in the Highlands and... Holyrood News
“Give tourism a helping hand”, says Cameron 15th July 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is backing a new £3m promotional campaign by VisitScotland which aims to support tourism businesses. The campaign... Local News
Mountain questions why Ewing is refusing to act over Glenmore Campsite 8th July 2020 Highland and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has criticised Fergus Ewing for the SNP's failure to take action to get the Glenmore Campsite in the Cairngorms opened... Local News
Campbeltown deserves better 3rd July 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that Campbeltown deserves better than to lose its ferry service until 2021. Mr Cameron, who received... Holyrood News
MSP urges rethink on ban on church services 30th June 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that he would like the Scottish Government to rethink its decision to allow pubs to re-open while refusing... Holyrood News
Britain will lead the fight against incurable diseases 23rd November 2019 The Conservatives will launch an onslaught against hard-to-cure diseases if re-elected, the party has announced today. National News
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
