The Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Tourism was today challenged by Edward Mountain MSP to confirm when the Cairngorm Funicular Railway will be repaired and operational again.
During a session of the Scottish Parliament’s Portfolio Questions, Edward Mountain asked: “Your enthusiasm for
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 incidents each day on average within the council area.
The rise comes at a time when the SNP have effectively abolished jail sentences of les
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 endure over a week without a ferry.
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “While I can understand the frustration of commuters
Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain, today called upon NHS Highland to take a more ‘personal and compassionate approach’ with staff who are struggling with unbearable work-related stress or are victims of bullying.
Edward Mountain raised the personal experiences of a constituent, who would l
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 surprise to regular passengers."
“The sad fact is that the CalMac fleet – which now has an average age of 23 years - has been neglecte
New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974.
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 prison is built in the Highlands.
During the meeting the Cabinet Secretary reiterated that the Scottish Government’s priorities continue to be
