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Launch of major new exhibition on CairnGorm

Launch of major new exhibition on CairnGorm

Launch of major new exhibition on CairnGorm

16 August 2019

Rural affairs secretary Fergus Ewing has opened a new exhibition on the roof of Strathspey


Thousands of Highlanders bailed out by crisis food and heating grants

Thousands of Highlanders bailed out by crisis food and heating grants

Thousands of Highlanders bailed out by crisis food and heating grants

31 July 2019

THOUSANDS of Highland households have had to be bailed out by crisis grants in the past year just so they can eat, new figures have shown.


Drinks deposit scheme 'would remove 0.5 million plastic bottles' from Highlands

Drinks deposit scheme 'would remove 0.5 million plastic bottles' from Highlands

Drinks deposit scheme 'would remove 0.5 million plastic bottles' from Highlands

30 July 2019

NEARLY half a million plastic bottles could be kept out of the environment in the Highlands under plans for a 20p deposit and return scheme.


Ministers 'posted missing' in strike row between Highlands and Islands Airports and Prospect union, argues MSP

Ministers 'posted missing' in strike row between Highlands and Islands Airports and Prospect union, argues MSP

Ministers 'posted missing' in strike row between Highlands and Islands Airports and Prospect union, argues MSP

22 July 2019

A HIGHLAND MSP has called for urgent government action over the industrial action at Inverness Airport.


Report demands changes to benefits system after finding that terminally ill 'face devastating hardship'

Report demands changes to benefits system after finding that terminally ill 'face devastating hardship'

Report demands changes to benefits system after finding that terminally ill 'face devastating hardship'

05 July 2019

A DAMNING report into the benefits system for terminally ill people contains a demand for changes to the existing “outdated” and “arbitrary” system.


Angry parents call for reinstatement of full additional support needs staffing at Grantown Primary

Angry parents call for reinstatement of full additional support needs staffing at Grantown Primary

Angry parents call for reinstatement of full additional support needs staffing at Grantown Primary

04 July 2019

FURIOUS parents are seeking a private meeting with the head of education in the Highlands over "devastating" cuts to additional support needs.


Strath's MP fears for future of Highlands' Post Office network

Strath's MP fears for future of Highlands' Post Office network

Strath's MP fears for future of Highlands' Post Office network

27 June 2019

Local MP Drew Hendry has demanded the UK government properly fund the Post Office network for the future.


Highland MSP disappointed over Scottish Government response to looming air traffic strike

Highland MSP disappointed over Scottish Government response to looming air traffic strike

Highland MSP disappointed over Scottish Government response to looming air traffic strike

16 May 2019

Conservative MSP Edward Mountain hit out at what he called the “hands off” approach to the looming strike action at Highland airports.


MSP calls for bigger foster carer allowance to increase Highland numbers

MSP calls for bigger foster carer allowance to increase Highland numbers

MSP calls for bigger foster carer allowance to increase Highland numbers

16 May 2019

CALLS have been made for a rethink on support for foster carers in the Highlands in order to boost numbers.


FOI request in trees dispute

FOI request in trees dispute

FOI request in trees dispute

02 April 2019

HIGHLAND MSP Rhoda Grant has lodged a Freedom of Information request over the removal of ancient trees in Carrbridge.


Politicians call for answers over management of Cairngorm Mountain and future ownership

Politicians call for answers over management of Cairngorm Mountain and future ownership

Politicians call for answers over management of Cairngorm Mountain and future ownership

01 April 2019

Questions long asked in the strath over the running of Cairngorm Mountain are now being asked in the House.


MP joins group challenging rip-off delivery charges

MP joins group challenging rip-off delivery charges

MP joins group challenging rip-off delivery charges

29 March 2019

HIGHLAND MP Drew Hendry has joined a new parliamentary network group aiming to step-up the pressure on rip-off delivery charges.


Fresh faces in Cairngorms National Park board elections

Fresh faces in Cairngorms National Park board elections

Fresh faces in Cairngorms National Park board elections

28 March 2019

The strath has mixed new blood with old at the Cairngorms National Park board elections.


Scottish Government's land reform approach 'missing the point', Highland MSP Edward Mountain claims

Scottish Government's land reform approach 'missing the point', Highland MSP Edward Mountain claims

Scottish Government's land reform approach 'missing the point', Highland MSP Edward Mountain claims

28 March 2019

A HIGHLAND MSP has urged the Scottish Government to “move the debate forward” on land reform after claiming its missing the central issue.


MSP sees progress of new court at Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Tennis Club

MSP sees progress of new court at Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Tennis Club

MSP sees progress of new court at Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Tennis Club

25 March 2019

Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Tennis Club netted a guest player when Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes visited to check out progress on the new all-weather court.


Tories’ right to buy a ‘taxpayer disaster’, says finance expert

Tories’ right to buy a ‘taxpayer disaster’, says finance expert

Tories’ right to buy a ‘taxpayer disaster’, says finance expert

22 March 2019

The right-to-buy scheme “has been a disaster for the UK taxpayer”, it has been claimed.


Living costs for disabled report backed by MPs

Living costs for disabled report backed by MPs

Living costs for disabled report backed by MPs

21 March 2019

Highland MPs have come out in support of a campaign by disability equality charity Scope showing the cost of living for the disabled is often higher.


Have your say...

Have your say...

Have your say...

20 June 2014

With Scotland's independence referendum set for 18 September 2014, the Highlands must consider the consequences of constitutional change.


A9 dualling should be addressed urgently

A9 dualling should be addressed urgently

A9 dualling should be addressed urgently

21 June 2012

By Danny Alexander MP BEFORE I begin I would like to express my deepest of condolences to all those affected by the recent tragic accidents on the…


A warm welcome to new Highland councillors

A warm welcome to new Highland councillors

A warm welcome to new Highland councillors

18 May 2012

A very warm congratulations go out to all the elected councillors for Badenoch and Strathspey. Of course, I am especially pleased that my party colleagues,…


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