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 critical of SNP's soft touch approach to justice as domestic violence increases in the Highlands 25th February 2020 New figures have revealed that 2,387 incidents of domestic abuse were recorded by the police in the Highlands in 2018-19. It means there are now just over 6... Local News
Spare a thought for stranded islanders says MSP and councillor 21st February 2020 Two Highlands and Islands politicians have asked frustrated Central Belt commuters to spare a thought for their island constituents - some of whom have had to... Local 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
12 Questions to Boris Johnson 12th November 2019 Boris Johnson's funny moments come up a lot in his general election broadcast, but the message is clear. National News
Only the Conservatives can be trusted to deliver jobs 12th November 2019 Since we came into office, we have fixed Labour’s mess and broken employment records.The number of people in full-time jobs is at a record high; we’ve taken the... National News
10 ways Labour would wreck our economy 12th November 2019 A Corbyn government means wasteful spending that would wreck the economy and dangerous plans to seize control of private businesses – at huge expense to the... National News
Workers to lose a month’s wages in higher taxes to pay for Corbyn’s reckless spending plans 12th November 2019 New research reveals that Labour’s reckless spending plans could hand an additional £2,400 bill to every taxpayer every year if Jeremy Corbyn becomes Prime... National News
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party can't be trusted on national security 11th November 2019 Just like they haven’t been able to decide on Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party can’t be trusted not to dither on fundamental matters of national security... National News
Our plan to support the Armed Forces that keep our nation safe 11th November 2019 The Conservative Party today renews its commitment to the Armed Forces with a bold package of measures to support military personnel, veterans and their... National News
