Elaine Kirby selected for Caithness, Sutherland, and Ross Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 The Highland Conservatives have selected Cllr Elaine Kirby as their candidate for the Caithness, Sutherland, and Ross constituency in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. Having lived in the constituency with her family, Elaine is well versed on the many emotive issues that locals currently face up here. She is passionate about the values we must uphold in this vast, and stunning landscape... Holyrood 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
Edward Mountain MSP welcomes new healing process for NHS Highland bullying victims 24th January 2020 A new method to deliver compensation to bullying victims at NHS Highland was announced on Friday 24 January 2020, following the Cabinet Secretary for Health's... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP comments on changes to NHS Highland senior leadership 24th January 2020 Reacting to the announcement of current NHS Highland CEO, Iain Stewart, moving to NHS Orkney, Edward Mountain MSP said: “Having met with the Cabinet Secretary... Local News
Statement from Donald Cameron on Gaelic-medium school education 24th January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has reiterated his longstanding support for the provision of Gaelic-medium education. Mr Cameron said: “Personally, I... Local News
COMMENT FROM DONALD CAMERON ON MANAGEMENT CHANGES AT NHS HIGHLAND 24th January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “As we all know there has been great concern across the Highlands and Islands about our health service for many... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls on Highland Council to fully consider innovative solutions from Highland Conservatives following critical Audit Scotland report 23rd January 2020 Highland Council has come under serious criticism from Audit Scotland for its poor service performance and financial sustainability. The Best Value Assurance... Local News
Jobs and prosperity put at risk by ferry fiasco says MSP 23rd January 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has charged the Scottish Government with putting jobs and prosperity in the Western Isles at risk following further... Holyrood News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
