Innes Munro selected for Cromarty Firth by-election. Wednesday, 24 July, 2024 Innes Munro, a driven and passionate 20-year-old lifelong resident and worker in the Highlands, is proud to announce his candidacy for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party in the Cromarty Firth ward of the Highland Council. Following the recent resignation of two Highland Councillors, Innes is eager to bring his youthful energy and deep-rooted commitment to the community as an elected... Local News
First Minister urged to hold debate following rise in NHS workplace bullying 23rd June 2022 The First Minister was today challenged by Edward Mountain MSP to keep the Scottish Government’s ‘twice-made promise’ to debate the findings of John Sturrock QC... Local News
Figures show workplace bullying remains an issue in NHS Highland 21st June 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has expressed his “deep concern” at new figures which show that workplace bullying in NHS Highland remains a challenge... Local News
"Astounding that £50k was spent on sham launch ceremony for vessel 801" says Edward Mountain MSP 20th June 2022 Reacting to the revelation that £50,000 was spent on the launching ceremony for the MV Glen Sannox, a vessel which remains unfinished to this day, Edward... Local News
Rail strikes threaten to leave Highlands “cut off” 15th June 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP and shadow business and tourism minister Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that strike action by the RMT union later this month threatens... Holyrood News
Comment on SNP’s 2023 referendum announcement 14th June 2022 Commenting on the SNP’s renewed push for a second independence referendum, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “Voters across the Highlands... Holyrood News
Comment on gene-edited crops 13th June 2022 Commenting on the Scottish Government’s decision to reject co-operative work with the UK Government on gene-editing in agriculture, a position opposed by NFU... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP welcomes NHS Highland's decision to increase use of local hospitals to reduce waiting times 11th June 2022 NHS Highland have announced plans to send patients to local hospitals in Wick, Oban and Fort William to receive treatment to ensure the waiting times backlog is... Local News
Primary School Birdbox Project reaches milestone 10th June 2022 The success of a local project to install nesting boxes at schools in the Highlands has been highlighted at the Scottish Parliament. The Highland Primary... Holyrood News
Empower farmers to deal with high costs by accelerating new farming policy, says Edward Mountain MSP 9th June 2022 Edward Mountain MSP has urged the Scottish Government to “act with urgency and more openness” about the development of the new farming policy, due to be drafted... Local News
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