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
Comment: Ferry Procurement Announcement 26th October 2022 Commenting on the Scottish Government’s hugely overdue update on ferry procurement for two new CalMac vessels for the Skye triangle routes, Highlands and... Holyrood News
Safety, funding and staffing concerns about Raigmore maternity plans must all be addressed by the Health Secretary 25th October 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain today sought guarantees concerning safety, additional funding and extra staffing from the Scottish Government about... Local News
Failing Yousaf questioned on Caithness maternity services 25th October 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston today questioned the health secretary, Humza Yousaf, on the need for an independent review on maternity services... Local News
Comment: Election of Rishi Sunak as Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 24th October 2022 Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP said: "My congratulations to Rishi Sunak on being elected new leader of the Conservatives and the next Prime Minister of the United... Westminster News
Increased Delayed Discharges in NHS Highland ‘soul-destroying’ for patients, says Edward Mountain MSP 17th October 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has hit out at the number of patients in NHS Highland facing “soul-destroying waits” stuck in hospital. Edward... Local News
MSP seeks “honest answers” from ministers on A9 10th October 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has asked for Scottish Government ministers to come before MSPs and answer questions on the safety of the A9... Local News
Highlands & Islands MSP welcomes Rural Development Bank announcement 6th October 2022 Shadow Business Minister Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP has backed plans to create a Rural Development Bank for Scotland. The proposal, unveiled by the Scottish... Holyrood News
Standing up for Fair Funding for our Highland Nurseries. 1st October 2022 Cllr Helen Crawford has demanded action to address the failure of the SNP to keep their promises on child care: “The provision of free childcare is a flagship... Local News
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