Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has reacted angrily to the announcement in today’s budget that Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to see its funding again slashed by the Scottish Government.
Mr Cameron said: “I find it quite extraordinary that the SNP Government has decided to
Cairngorms National Park Authority, Highland Council and three community councils have submitted objections to the dualling of the A9 if a cycleway is not featured between Aviemore and Carrbridge.
If Transport Scotland do not amend their proposals to feature a cycle route then there will be a Publi
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “I am extremely worried about the impact this ongoing ferry fiasco is having on the people and businesses who are reliant on the lifeline ferry routes that these vessels are supposed to be serving."
“SNP ministers just don’t seem to understand how
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
