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
Edward Mountain MSP calls for council tax holidays for small B&Bs 4th May 2020 Edward Mountain MSP is calling on the Highland Council to implement a counciltax holiday for small Bed and Breakfast operators that cater for six guests or less... Local News
Housebuilding could lead us out of lockdown says MSP 4th May 2020 The possibility of kickstarting the local economy by giving housebuilding the green light has been suggested by Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron. Mr... Local News
Bounce back loans available for small businesses 4th May 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron is flagging up the availability of a new Bounce Back loan scheme to small businesses. Mr Cameron, a Highlands and... Westminster News
Local politicians blast Forbes over council funding 3rd May 2020 Local politicians have responded with incredulity to the suggestion from Finance Secretary Kate Forbes that councils should use their reserves to pay for the... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP: ‘Struggling businesses need more answers on £20m hardship fund’ 1st May 2020 Applications for the Creative, Tourism and Hospitality Hardship Fund opened yesterday but questions remain unanswered on eligibility criteria and levels of... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP helps in the delivery of 100,000 face masks to Highland Home Carers 30th April 2020 Cluny Estate has donated 100,000 face masks for use in the Highlands. The Cluny Estate office contacted Edward Mountain MSP as they wished to provide masks... Local News
Care homes need support now says Cameron 29th April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has urged the Scottish government to ramp up its support of care homes, after it emerged they have now overtaken... Holyrood News
Councils require clarity on funding says Cameron 28th April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that local authorities in his region require greater clarity from the Scottish Government about funding. An... Local News
Cameron criticises delay of education review 28th April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has criticised the Scottish Government’s decision to delay the report of the OECD education review of Scottish... Holyrood News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
