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
Donald Cameron MSP comments on the announcement from Ruth Davidson MSP 29th August 2019 Donald Cameron MSP made the following statement today: “Since taking over as leader of our party in 2011, Ruth has taken us from strength to strength. Under her... Holyrood News
Councillor Isabelle MacKenzie doing her bit to combat loneliness 21st August 2019 For the last 10 years Inverness Councillor Isabelle MacKenzie has been involved with Contact the Elderly, a charity working to prevent loneliness amongst the... Local News
GERS figures show independence would devastate Highlands and Islands says MSP 21st August 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that new Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) statistics have shown that independence would... Holyrood News
MSP concerned at decline in Highlands and Islands police numbers 20th August 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has expressed concern that the number of police officers serving in the Highlands and Islands divisional area has... Local News
Donald Cameron criticises Scottish Government over £500,000 Salmond legal expenses scandal 13th August 2019 Donald Cameron, Scottish Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands, commented following news that the Scottish government has paid out more than £500,000... Holyrood News
Donald Cameron slams ministers over ferry failures 12th August 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has slammed Scottish Government ministers over their repeated failures to get a grip on the problems facing ferry users... Local News
MSP signs Fight for Nature pledge 11th August 2019 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has committed to fight for Scotland’s nature by signing Scottish Environment Link’s “Standing up for Nature” pledge. Mr... Local News
RURAL CRIME HITS SEVEN YEAR HIGH 6th August 2019 Commenting on NFU Mutual’s 2019 report on rural crime, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “Last year rural crime cost Scotland an estimated £1.6m... Local News
Scottish Conservative Councillors Call to Protect Highland and Island APD Exemption 27th June 2019 On 25 June, Aberdeen Airport branded the Highland’s airports Air Passenger Duty exemption a “tax haven” and brazenly called for the APD exemption to be lifted... Local News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
