Cllr joins hundreds in Candlelight protest over health care in Caithness
Hundreds of people took part in a protest outside Wick Town and County Hospital in Caithness on Thursday night.
Holding mobile phone torches and lit candles and standing in silence, the crowd wanted to show its opposition to
Take Jamie Halcro Johnston's survey on ferry travel to let your local MSP know your views.Jamie is an MSP for the Highlands and Islands Region and convenes the Scottish Parliament Cross-party group on the Islands. He is also his party's Deputy Spokesman for the Islands.
Highland Council's councillors represent the 21 wards that stretch from Wick, Thurso and Skye all the way to Nairn, Newtonmore and Fort William. They serve their communities by making decisions in Council on issues ranging from infrastructure to planning to education and much more beside.
SCROLL DOWN FOR THE POLLThe Scottish Government undertook a consultation into the national speed limit on single carriageway roads; including the A9, A82, and other A-roads in the Highlands.
I am your Scottish Conservative candidate for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, and I’m looking for your views on key issues in the Far North.Dualling the A9, 20mph speed limits, the visitor levy, renewable developments, and more; all are issues which will affect you, and all have their support
Ruraidh Stewart is the leader of the Highland Conservative group on Highland Council, leading opposition to SNP failure on the Council. He is now standing for Inverness and Nairn at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. Take his survey to let him know your views.
Orkney Islands Council has confirmed a council tax rise of 15% for households across the county, following a vote of local councillors.The 15% rise was passed by 15 votes to six at a meeting of the full Orkney Islands Council, defeating an amendment for a lower rise of 11%.This is one of the largest
Join us on our campaign to oppose the visitor levy. Working with local business owners and residents across the Highlands and Islands, the Scottish Conservatives have written a letter to Deputy First Minster Kate Forbes laying out our serious concerns with the Visitor Levy.To read the full
