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First Minister says emergency legislation will be strictly limited

First Minister says emergency legislation will be strictly limited

Nicola Sturgeon said she is 'not deaf and blind' to concerns around emergency legislation due to come before the Scottish Parliament tomorrow.

Talking is good for your health, Highlands MSP

Talking is good for your health, Highlands MSP

Talking is good for your health, Highlands MSP

Edward Mountain has been contacted by hundreds of constituents during "these unprecedented times"

Badenoch MSP hits back after Spectator columnist brands her as a 'ghastly woman'

Badenoch MSP hits back after Spectator columnist brands her as a 'ghastly woman'

Badenoch MSP hits back after Spectator columnist brands her as a 'ghastly woman'

A columnist in a popular political magazine has caused an angry backlash after picking on a Highland MSP.

Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

Scottish Government to issue £2.2bn lifeline for businesses

SCOTLAND'S economy is facing an "immediate collapse in demand" so a package of measures worth £2.2 billion will be introduced to support businesses.

Coronavirus presents an 'unprecedented challenge' to Highland Council

Coronavirus presents an 'unprecedented challenge' to Highland Council

Coronavirus presents an 'unprecedented challenge' to Highland Council

Top Highland Council officials have revealed that work is well under way to deal with the impact on services presented by the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus financial support available for Highland businesses, says MSP

Coronavirus financial support available for Highland businesses, says MSP

Coronavirus financial support available for Highland businesses, says MSP

HIGHLAND firms hit by the effects of the coronavirus are being urged to check their eligibility for new support from the Scottish Government.

Cairngorms National Park vehicle track appeal is thrown out

Cairngorms National Park vehicle track appeal is thrown out

Cairngorms National Park vehicle track appeal is thrown out

Hill tracks - many of them used to access grouse moors - have become one of the main issues of conflict in the strath and wider national park

MP praises immigration report arguing that free movement is vital for Highland economy

MP praises immigration report arguing that free movement is vital for Highland economy

MP praises immigration report arguing that free movement is vital for Highland economy

A HIGHLAND MP has hailed a report arguing that free movement of EU nationals in Scotland post-Brexit would help tackle the needs of the local economy.

Views sought over efforts to boost electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure

Views sought over efforts to boost electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure

Views sought over efforts to boost electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure

EFFORTS to boost electric vehicle use in the Highlands are in the works – and the council needs Strath residents' views to help with the moves.

Plans for free bus travel for children hailed by MSP

Plans for free bus travel for children hailed by MSP

Plans for free bus travel for children hailed by MSP

FREE bus travel for all under 18s in Badenoch and Strathspey will be of "enormous benefit" to the area's teens.

Strathspey MSP welcomes pledge of free bus travel for youngsters

Strathspey MSP welcomes pledge of free bus travel for youngsters

Strathspey MSP welcomes pledge of free bus travel for youngsters

The Scottish Government has said it hopes to introduce the scheme in January 2021

Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

Two Highland MSPs have been pivotal in securing a Scottish budget deal after a compromise was reached between the SNP government and the Greens.

Cabinet Secretary pushed in Holyrood for timeline for Cairngorm funicular repairs

Cabinet Secretary pushed in Holyrood for timeline for Cairngorm funicular repairs

Cabinet Secretary pushed in Holyrood for timeline for Cairngorm funicular repairs

The £20 million mountain railway has been out of action since September 2018 because of safety concerns over its concrete pillars

Green deal secured for youngsters to use public buses for free

Green deal secured for youngsters to use public buses for free

Green deal secured for youngsters to use public buses for free

All under-18s across Scotland will be able to use a concessionary scheme to travel for free on bus routes from next year

Highland MSP Kate Forbes to be new finance secretary

Highland MSP Kate Forbes to be new finance secretary

Highland MSP Kate Forbes to be new finance secretary

Amid a minor Scottish cabinet reshuffle Fergus Ewing also gets an expanded portfolio

Battle over A9 Cairngorms cycleway takes a new turn

Battle over A9 Cairngorms cycleway takes a new turn

Battle over A9 Cairngorms cycleway takes a new turn

There has been anger at Transport Scotland’s ongoing refusal to include the pathway for pedestrians and cyclists along with the big money project

Scottish Minister to attend Q&A event in Grantown

Scottish Minister to attend Q&A event in Grantown

Scottish Minister to attend Q&A event in Grantown

The gathering is being hosted by the SNP's branch in the town

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