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Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else.

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 ‘let down.’ The First Minister made no promises that she would accompany Edward Mountain MSP and meet with NHS Highland staff and patients.

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 referendum and whether or not to fly the EU flag at Holyrood. The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “People across the Highlands and Is

Scottish Mountain Rescue and Mountaineering Scotland today held a reception at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate the dedication and expertise of the volunteers and professionals who provide a world class mountain safety information, training and rescue service. After attending the reception High

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 visit to Inverness to meet with bullying whistleblowers.  Following the agreement between the Health Secretary and the NHS Highland whi

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 for Health on Thursday 23 January 2020 to discuss matters in relation to NHS Highland, I am surprised by this announcement today. It is cl

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has reiterated his longstanding support for the provision of Gaelic-medium education. Mr Cameron said: “Personally, I support the decision of the Comhairle to change the default position to Gaelic at P1, not least because parents can still opt out

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 years." “I very much hope, that following this game of musical chairs, NHS Highland will have a leadership team that can bring real po

Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe.

Highland Council has come under serious criticism from Audit Scotland for its poor service performance and financial sustainability. The Best Value Assurance report by Audit Scotland for the Accounts Commission said it was ‘disappointed’ at progress made by the Highland Council since the previous a