Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain is calling on the SNP government to urgently outline measures to reduce the lengthy delays in the courts system which have hit 633 trials in Inverness.
The latest figures from the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service show that nationally 22,437 trials are
Highland B&Bs have received £432,000 in total from a £3m B&B hardship fund, which Edward Mountain MSP campaigned for during the summer.
Edward Mountain MSP commented:
“I am delighted that so many Highland B&Bs have benefited from this hardship fund, which I campaigned for.
Whilst I we
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that coastal communities in his region are feeling betrayed after SNP MPs voted to block legislation that will replace the Common Fisheries Policy.
The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “Fishing communities the length of the Highlands and Islands
It was revealed today that senior Raigmore doctors have written to staff at RNI Community Hospital offering their sympathy and also criticising NHS Highland for their handling of the planned temporary closure of the facility.
Reacting to this development, Edward Mountain MSP commented:
“I share th
Edward Mountain MSP says the First Minister’s Programme for Government continues the SNP Government’s long-term underinvestment in infrastructure in the Highlands.
The First Minister launched the Programme for Government today in the Scottish Parliament.
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that jobs plan, launched today by Scottish Conservative leader, Douglas Ross, is exactly what his region needs.
Mr Cameron said: “At long last we have a series of proposals that recognise that regions like the Highlands and Islands have differe
The “Eat Out to Help Out” discount scheme has been so successful that Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local people to keep to the habit if they can, even though the scheme ends today (Monday 31st August).
Mr Cameron said: “I have been very impressed at how well-rec
Edward Mountain MSP has strongly backed Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross’s plans to “Power up Scotland” and kick-start the economic recovery in the Highlands and Islands Region.
Edward Mountain says Mr Ross’s jobs plan, which he has unveiled within a month of becoming leader, delivers bold
