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
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
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
4 ways we’re expanding UK animal rights 29th September 2019 As we leave the European Union and get Brexit done, we will not only maintain but enhance animal welfare standards, placing us in a strong position to lead the... National News
