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SNP conference hits back at dualling critics as another A9 and A96 vow is backed

17 October 2023
SNP conference hits back at dualling critics as another A9 and A96 vow is backed

SNP conference hits back at dualling critics as another A9 and A96 vow is backed

17 October 2023

Speakers take aim: 'Time to take back possession of political football'


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023
EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

10 October 2023

He says this is 'another example of the Scottish government proposing ill-conceived laws to cover the budget shortfalls.'


Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

10 October 2023
Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

Extraordinary outpouring of grief for Kirsteen MacLennan – a 'beautiful and kind person'

10 October 2023

The death of the gifted Gaelic conductor, singer and teacher aged 49 sparks hundreds of tributes.


Fergus Ewing wants to call Nicola Sturgeon to answer questions at the A9 inquiry

09 October 2023
Fergus Ewing wants to call Nicola Sturgeon to answer questions at the A9 inquiry

Fergus Ewing wants to call Nicola Sturgeon to answer questions at the A9 inquiry

09 October 2023

He says 'we must obtain and hear evidence from Nicola and all the other cabinet secretaries' who had responsibility for the A9 and A96.


SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

08 October 2023
SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

SCOTRAIL: Highland Main Line trains may still be affected tomorrow when service resumes

08 October 2023

The operator says 'the greatest risk to a normal restart on Monday is on the Highland Main Line' where flood waters remain high.


SNP called on to 'move heaven and earth' to get Kate Forbes back in the cabinet

08 October 2023
SNP called on to 'move heaven and earth' to get Kate Forbes back in the cabinet

SNP called on to 'move heaven and earth' to get Kate Forbes back in the cabinet

08 October 2023

Geoff Aberdein says he would 'offer her basically whatever position she wanted' even deputy First Minister.


UPDATE: Flooding closes two Highland rail lines as multiple other services are cancelled

08 October 2023
UPDATE: Flooding closes two Highland rail lines as multiple other services are cancelled

UPDATE: Flooding closes two Highland rail lines as multiple other services are cancelled

08 October 2023

Both the Highland Main Line and Kyle of Lochalsh Line as are closed for the day and Inverness to Elgin services are cancelled


SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

08 October 2023
SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

SEPA issues ‘danger to life’ Severe Flood Warning for Aviemore to Grantown

08 October 2023

It is the only one of its kind issued nationwide while 17 of 51 Flood Warnings across Scotland are in the Highlands.


SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

07 October 2023
SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

SEPA warns ‘there is a danger to life’ as it fears a ‘widespread flooding event’

07 October 2023

Aviemore and Speyside are of ‘particular concern’ and the agency advises making the preparations in case of a flood.


SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

07 October 2023
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE: A82 shut and the Kyle-Inverness rail line is closed

07 October 2023

The persistent heavy rain in the Highlands is beginning to claim more services after trains south were cancelled.


Weather round-up sees some but not all train travel hit hard but roads south remain open

07 October 2023
Weather round-up sees some but not all train travel hit hard but roads south remain open

Weather round-up sees some but not all train travel hit hard but roads south remain open

07 October 2023

Trains running north of Inverness remain in service as do flights out of Inverness airport.


Did Transport Scotland really expect to complete 85% of the A9 between 2024 and 2025?

06 October 2023
Did Transport Scotland really expect to complete 85% of the A9 between 2024 and 2025?

Did Transport Scotland really expect to complete 85% of the A9 between 2024 and 2025?

06 October 2023

Testimony from the ex-cabinet secretary in charge Alex Neil suggests huge stretches would have been worked on at the same time.


Inquiry hears A9 promise ‘betrayed’ as some in the SNP view the Highlands as ‘peripheral’

04 October 2023
Inquiry hears A9 promise ‘betrayed’ as some in the SNP view the Highlands as ‘peripheral’

Inquiry hears A9 promise ‘betrayed’ as some in the SNP view the Highlands as ‘peripheral’

04 October 2023

Alex Neil also slams the Greens view of roads – ‘you can go back to the horse and cart, see how we get on with that.’


A9 committee inquiry opens with explosive testimony from former cabinet secretary Alex Neil

04 October 2023
A9 committee inquiry opens with explosive testimony from former cabinet secretary Alex Neil

A9 committee inquiry opens with explosive testimony from former cabinet secretary Alex Neil

04 October 2023

He says Transport Scotland chose the 2025 deadline and the failure to meet the deadline is 'extremely disappointing and extremely damaging.'


EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

03 October 2023
EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

EMMA RODDICK: I want to reach out to the people who 'aren’t political'

03 October 2023

She says 'it bothers me that many people have been told it’s something that happens to them, that they can’t affect.'


Defiant Fergus Ewing says 'I will not be gagged in any way, I will carry on'

29 September 2023
Defiant Fergus Ewing says 'I will not be gagged in any way, I will carry on'

Defiant Fergus Ewing says 'I will not be gagged in any way, I will carry on'

29 September 2023

He says when SNP chose Humza Yousaf over Kate Forbes the party made the biggest mistake in its history


Fergus Ewing: SNP no longer puts 'Scotland first' but 'I choose to defend my constituents'

27 September 2023
Fergus Ewing: SNP no longer puts 'Scotland first' but 'I choose to defend my constituents'

Fergus Ewing: SNP no longer puts 'Scotland first' but 'I choose to defend my constituents'

27 September 2023

The MSP launches astonishing attack saying 'in the old SNP it was always expected that country and constituency would come first.'


BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

27 September 2023
BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

BREAKING: Rebel MSP Fergus Ewing suspended for one week from the SNP

27 September 2023

The Inverness and Nairn MSP says 'I choose to defend my constituents and let the cards fall as they will.'


ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

26 September 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

ARIANE BURGESS: Watering down climate pledges is disastrous for the environment and economy

26 September 2023

She argues the 'Tories are turning their backs on a huge economic opportunity and the chance to rebuild our country.'


Rebel SNP veteran Fergus Ewing's disciplinary hearing set for tomorrow evening

26 September 2023
Rebel SNP veteran Fergus Ewing's disciplinary hearing set for tomorrow evening

Rebel SNP veteran Fergus Ewing's disciplinary hearing set for tomorrow evening

26 September 2023

Sources within the party confirm the new date as it is expected he will lose the whip for a week.


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