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Vandals deface photograph of Highland MSP at his Inverness office

Vandals deface photograph of Highland MSP at his Inverness office

Vandals deface photograph of Highland MSP at his Inverness office

02 September 2021

Offensive words have been written over the image of the Conservative Highlands and Islands list MSP.


Highland Council leader pledges assistance for Afghan refugees

Highland Council leader pledges assistance for Afghan refugees

Highland Council leader pledges assistance for Afghan refugees

18 August 2021

'Heart-breaking to see the harrowing scenes in Afghanistan'


Would you like to represent your local community?

Would you like to represent your local community?

Would you like to represent your local community?

10 August 2021

Interim community council elections to take place.


Scotland to move 'beyond level zero' on Monday – but Covid is not beaten, warns Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland to move 'beyond level zero' on Monday – but Covid is not beaten, warns Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland to move 'beyond level zero' on Monday – but Covid is not beaten, warns Nicola Sturgeon

03 August 2021

Most legal restrictions to contain the spread of coronavirus will be lifted in Scotland from Monday, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.


EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes gets married in her hometown

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes gets married in her hometown

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes gets married in her hometown

29 July 2021

The Finance Secretary tied the knot with Alasdair MacLennan at private ceremony earlier today


MSP calls on Scottish Government to look into pothole problems

MSP calls on Scottish Government to look into pothole problems

MSP calls on Scottish Government to look into pothole problems

19 July 2021

Number is now 'more than five times higher at 20,988 potholes over the last year'


Maree Todd urges parents to apply for grants

Maree Todd urges parents to apply for grants

Maree Todd urges parents to apply for grants

14 July 2021

The Scottish Government's School Clothing Grant has so far provided £469,000 to support 4333 school children in the Highlands.


Scotland will move to Level 0 on Monday

Scotland will move to Level 0 on Monday

Scotland will move to Level 0 on Monday

13 July 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed the move – however there would be a number of changes to what had previously been announced.


Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

Highland businesses got more than £400 million in Covid loans

06 July 2021

The British Business Bank issued 10,881 loans ranging from £2000 to £5 million


MSP tests positive for Covid-19

MSP tests positive for Covid-19

MSP tests positive for Covid-19

29 June 2021

A HIGHLAND MSP has tested positive for Covid-19, she has confirmed.


No part of Scotland will change coronavirus level

No part of Scotland will change coronavirus level

No part of Scotland will change coronavirus level

22 June 2021

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today confirmed a delay to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the Highlands and the rest of Scotland.


Edward Mountain MSP to visit Strathspey as part of virtual summer surgery tour

Edward Mountain MSP to visit Strathspey as part of virtual summer surgery tour

Edward Mountain MSP to visit Strathspey as part of virtual summer surgery tour

22 June 2021

He will be 'meeting' constituents in Grantown, Nethy Bridge, Boat of Garten, Carrbridge and Dulnain Bridge


Decision over moving to level zero restrictions delayed

Decision over moving to level zero restrictions delayed

Decision over moving to level zero restrictions delayed

15 June 2021

Nicola Sturgeon gave update at Holyrood in her regular coronavirus briefing to fellow MSPs


MSP raises concerns over chronic pain waiting times

MSP raises concerns over chronic pain waiting times

MSP raises concerns over chronic pain waiting times

09 June 2021

Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston says it is a "real concern" that people in the NHS Highland area have had to wait so long for help with pain.


Highlands set to move to level one coronavirus restrictions

Highlands set to move to level one coronavirus restrictions

Highlands set to move to level one coronavirus restrictions

01 June 2021

Highlands will go down from level two to level one Covid-19 restrictions from 1am tomorrow


Fergus Ewing says it has been privilege to serve in departure letter to First Minister

Fergus Ewing says it has been privilege to serve in departure letter to First Minister

Fergus Ewing says it has been privilege to serve in departure letter to First Minister

19 May 2021

Veteran MSP pledges his on-going support from the backbenches


Farming union welcomes new Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary

Farming union welcomes new Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary

Farming union welcomes new Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary

19 May 2021

Fergus Ewing thanked for service to Scottish food and farming


MSP Kate Forbes says she is delighted to be reappointed as the cabinet secretary for finance and the economy

MSP Kate Forbes says she is delighted to be reappointed as the cabinet secretary for finance and the economy

MSP Kate Forbes says she is delighted to be reappointed as the cabinet secretary for finance and the economy

19 May 2021

Her brief has been expanded to include economic strategy and tourism


Inverness and Nairn MSP Fergus Ewing leaves the cabinet as First Minister reshuffles her top team

Inverness and Nairn MSP Fergus Ewing leaves the cabinet as First Minister reshuffles her top team

Inverness and Nairn MSP Fergus Ewing leaves the cabinet as First Minister reshuffles her top team

19 May 2021

He had served as a minister since 2007, most recently in the rural economy brief


Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes takes oath in Gaelic at Scottish Parliament

Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes takes oath in Gaelic at Scottish Parliament

Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes takes oath in Gaelic at Scottish Parliament

18 May 2021

'My desire is to work hard and get results for this constituency'


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