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
MSP presses for emergency meeting with Health Secretary after raising serious concerns about failings with NHS Highland’s staff complaints process 20th February 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, today called upon NHS Highland to take a more ‘personal and compassionate approach’ with staff who are struggling... Local News
Press Comment on report on CalMac ferry cancellations 19th February 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron commented: “The report that mechanical breakdowns of CalMac ferries were up by a third last year will come as no... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP presses Justice Secretary to commit funding to new Inverness Prison 16th February 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, met with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on Wednesday 5 February 2020 as part of his campaign to ensure a new... Local News
Highlands and Islands Enterprise Funding Cut by the SNP 6th February 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has reacted angrily to the announcement in today’s budget that Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to see its... Local News
A9 Dualling project at risk over dispute on cycleway plans between Aviemore and Carrbridge, as Edward Mountain MSP calls for ‘common sense’ to prevail 6th February 2020 Cairngorms National Park Authority, Highland Council and three community councils have submitted objections to the dualling of the A9 if a cycleway is not... Local News
Comment from Donald Cameron MSP on ferry scandal 5th February 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “I am extremely worried about the impact this ongoing ferry fiasco is having on the people and businesses who are... Local News
First Minister snubs MSP’s request to meet with NHS Highland staff and patients following turbulent week at health board 31st January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain today requested that the First Minister visit NHS Highland to meet with doctors, nurses and patients who are feeling... Local News
Comment from Donald Cameron – Holyrood debates on flags and independence 29th January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has responded to the decision of Nicola Sturgeon to spend yet more time at Holyrood debating a second independence... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP champions Scottish Mountain Rescue and Mountaineering Scotland at Holyrood Reception 28th January 2020 Scottish Mountain Rescue and Mountaineering Scotland today held a reception at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate the dedication and expertise of the... Local News
Cost of Corbyn’s Christmas – Corbyn would make your family Christmas cost a third more 11th December 2019 New analysis has revealed that the cost of Christmas across Britain would increase substantially under Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour. National News
The choice tomorrow 11th December 2019 With voting to begin at 7am on Thursday, opinion polls say the election is too close to call - the Conservatives need 9 more seats for a majority, but... National News
Vote on Thursday to break the gridlock 10th December 2019 Two days before polling day, the Prime Minister is taking nothing for granted - whilst the Conservatives only need to gain 9 seats to get an overall majority... National News
Cost of Corbyn: Labour's plans for 108 new taxpayer funded quangos revealed 10th December 2019 New analysis shows that Labour’s manifesto commits to creating over 100 new quangos, with a total cost of £13.2 billion over the next five years. National News
Brexit, actually 9th December 2019 Boris Johnson's funny election advert parodies Love Actually but makes an important point: this election is too close to call. National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to make our streets less safe 9th December 2019 Labour’s opposition to stop and search would increase crime on our streets, putting frontline officers and communities at risk. National News
