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MSP backs “pass wide and slow” campaign

An MSP is giving his backing to a campaign aimed at making our roads safer for horses and their riders. Pass Wide and Slow is urging motorists to reduce their speed to 15mph when approaching and passing horses, and to provide at least two metres of space. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Joh

Holyrood debate on NHS staff bullying to go ahead as SNP Govt. perform u-turn

The First Minister today over-ruled her Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care by re-committing the Scottish Government to hold a debate on the culture of bullying at NHS Highland. The previous Cabinet Secretary for Health, Jeane Freeman, had promised to hold a full debate on the Sturrock Rep

Donald Cameron MSP comments on breakdown of Islay ferry, MV Hebridean Isles

Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron said: “The news of this latest breakdown will sadly come as little surprise to communities right along the west coast. Nevertheless, it remains scandalous that a lifeline service like this, provided by a state-owned operator, s

Comment from Jamie Halcro Johnston on vote on future of North Sea oil and gas

Comment from Jamie Halcro Johnston on vote on future of North Sea oil and gas following the Scottish Conservative press statement Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “The oil and gas sector supports jobs and livelihoods across the Highlands and Islands, with Sullom Voe a majo