The SNP leadership candidate made the announcement at Cairngorm Brewery
There were no late surprise entries into the race to be next party leader
Jenny Gilruth says 'it should have been done by now and it will be done'
Move comes amid £54 million deficit and cost-of-living crisis
MSP Edward Mountain said 'that is what we feel like in the Highlands'
Amid an online backlash over gay marriage comments party leader candidate says sought 'to be honest and open'
She says she bears 'absolutely no' animus to same sex couples and she would not change the law on terminations
The strath MSP says 'we need to choose strong, competent leadership to deliver independence'
Ash Regan says 'I would concentrate on policies that help the economy and create jobs'
The alert warns of travel disruption all through higher routes in the Strath
There are also demands to halt 'disastrous' recycling scheme
She praised Sturgeon saying 'I have learnt much from her'
Nicola Sturgeon denied her departure was 'a reaction to short-term pressures'
Reports claim the First Minister is to resign in the next hour
Reports suggest an announcement is due in Edinburgh shortly
Veteran SNP politician says ‘this is quite literally a matter of life and death’
'Yet again the Highlands are an afterthought and regrettably the carnage on the A9 will continue'
Jenny Gilruth refuses to apologise citing Covid, Brexit and the war in Ukraine amongst other factors
'Disgusting' response slammed amid fears more kids are at risk
Jenny Gilruth also revealed the Moy to Tomatin section faces major delays