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
“Alarming” rise in sexual crimes in the Highlands since last year 20th September 2019 Recorded Crime in Scotland 2018-19 published today, shows that sexual crimes in the Highlands have risen by 34% and have risen by 8% nationally. Overall crimes... Local News
Audit Scotland questioned by MSP over investigation into Funicular Railway 20th September 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, questioned Audit Scotland on their investigation into Cairngorm Mountain and the Funicular Railway during an... Local News
MSP welcomes scrapping of “Named Persons” plan 19th September 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the scrapping of the SNP Government’s plan for a “Named Persons” scheme. Mr Cameron, who is the Scottish... Holyrood News
MSP concerned about hospital discharge delays 18th September 2019 Donald Cameron, Scottish Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands, has highlighted newly released figures which show that NHS Western Isles and NHS... Local News
Donald Cameron welcomes UK Government announcement on student visas 12th September 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has warmly welcomed the decision by the UK Government that there will be two year post study work visas for... Westminster News
Highland Conservative and Unionist Association Annual Conference 2019 - A Great Success 7th September 2019 At a very well attended Conference in the Inverness area on Saturday 7 September, Highland Scottish Conservatives enjoyed a full day of speeches, presentations... Local News
Comment from Donald Cameron on the Prime Minister’s pledge made at Peterhead. 6th September 2019 Commenting on prime minister Boris Johnson’s pledge of a further £51.4 million for Scottish farmers, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “This... Westminster News
MSP seeks assurances from Scottish Government on plans for Inverness Airport Rail Station 5th September 2019 MSP seeks assurances from Scottish Government on plans for Inverness Airport Rail Station During a session of Portfolio Questions at Holyrood, Edward Mountain... Local News
Cameron welcomes funding boost for farmers and crofters 4th September 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed news that Scottish farmers are to receive an extra £160m of convergence funding from the UK Government... Westminster News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
