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Crofter numbers in Scotland hit five-year high

Crofter numbers in Scotland hit five-year high

Crofter numbers in Scotland hit five-year high

11 February 2024

New figures from the Crofting Commission show a big increase in new entrants to crofting – with over 500 joining the sector in the year to March 2023.


Bank of Scotland not persuaded by Highland MSP to reverse mobile service closure

Bank of Scotland not persuaded by Highland MSP to reverse mobile service closure

Bank of Scotland not persuaded by Highland MSP to reverse mobile service closure

11 February 2024

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant led a debate in Holyrood about the Bank of Scotland's decision to withdraw mobile branch services across the country.


Highland Green MSP hosts event on coastal communities and marine policy

Highland Green MSP hosts event on coastal communities and marine policy

Highland Green MSP hosts event on coastal communities and marine policy

11 February 2024

MSP Ariane Burgess hosted an event at Holyrood exploring what people value about Scotland’s coasts and seas and how they want to see them managed.


Rail group hopes for action to improve Far North Line after meeting with new transport secretary

Rail group hopes for action to improve Far North Line after meeting with new transport secretary

Rail group hopes for action to improve Far North Line after meeting with new transport secretary

09 February 2024

Rail campaigners are hoping that improvements to the Far North Line can start before the end of the year after a "friendly and constructive meeting".


Holyrood Notebook: Transparency key to building trust in our politicians

Holyrood Notebook: Transparency key to building trust in our politicians

Holyrood Notebook: Transparency key to building trust in our politicians

07 February 2024

This month has been a stormy one on the weather front but also in the world of politics.


Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

Jamie Halcro Johnston: SNP's nearly £80 million in cuts will hit rural Scotland hard

06 February 2024

He says 'decisions by SNP and Green ministers in Edinburgh that will have a real impact on life here in the Highlands.'


‘We wish the king the very best’ – MP

‘We wish the king the very best’ – MP

‘We wish the king the very best’ – MP

06 February 2024

A far north MP has wished the king the very best following the news that he has been diagnosed with cancer.


Scottish Government minister hears more about Flow Country World Heritage bid

Scottish Government minister hears more about Flow Country World Heritage bid

Scottish Government minister hears more about Flow Country World Heritage bid

06 February 2024

The Flow Country’s potential as a global exemplar for just transition to a low carbon future was explored as Scotland’s environment minister visited.


Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

05 February 2024

Caesarean births in the far north have rocketed as maternity services have been cut, says Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain.


STONE'S SCOOP: Anas Sarwar shares his 'secret space' at Holyrood

STONE'S SCOOP: Anas Sarwar shares his 'secret space' at Holyrood

STONE'S SCOOP: Anas Sarwar shares his 'secret space' at Holyrood

03 February 2024

Far north MP Jamie Stone speaks to the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar about Holyrood and Westminster, his inspirations and how he blows off steam


Caithness 'left to crumble' as MSP calls for more cash to help fix £233m roads backlog

Caithness 'left to crumble' as MSP calls for more cash to help fix £233m roads backlog

Caithness 'left to crumble' as MSP calls for more cash to help fix £233m roads backlog

03 February 2024

A Highland MSP claims that people in the Highlands are being ignored as the far north is left to crumble.


Highland Green MSP has questions about Scottish Government Local Food Strategy

Highland Green MSP has questions about Scottish Government Local Food Strategy

Highland Green MSP has questions about Scottish Government Local Food Strategy

02 February 2024

Ariane Burgess says fair food prices and farm income are needed alongside the new strategy.


WATCH: Costs of "desperately needed" replacement prison in the Highland capital set to exceed £140 million budget

WATCH: Costs of "desperately needed" replacement prison in the Highland capital set to exceed £140 million budget

WATCH: Costs of "desperately needed" replacement prison in the Highland capital set to exceed £140 million budget

31 January 2024

The costs for a new prison in the Highlands will not remain within the estimated budget, the Scottish Government’s justice secretary admitted today.


Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

Highland Green MSP welcomes positive impact that disposable vapes ban will have on the region

31 January 2024

The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.


Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

31 January 2024

Jamie Stone MP has called on Highland Council to ring-fence funding for road improvements ahead of its upcoming budget.


Maree Todd urged to intervene over 'much-needed improvements to vital A9'

Maree Todd urged to intervene over 'much-needed improvements to vital A9'

Maree Todd urged to intervene over 'much-needed improvements to vital A9'

31 January 2024

North MSP Maree Todd is being urged to intervene over the need for "basic maintenance" tasks along several stretches of the A9 in the Highlands.


Holyrood Notebook: 'Don't take mental health for granted'

Holyrood Notebook: 'Don't take mental health for granted'

Holyrood Notebook: 'Don't take mental health for granted'

31 January 2024

The connection between depression and the dark skies in the winter is well understood, and why it’s essential to do activities to keep us positive.


INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

INTERIM ELECTIONS 2024: Do you have a new community council in your area?

30 January 2024

Thirteen Highland Community Councils have been formed following a call for candidates.


Jamie Stone says constituency 'is going to grow massively' as he opens Wick office

Jamie Stone says constituency 'is going to grow massively' as he opens Wick office

Jamie Stone says constituency 'is going to grow massively' as he opens Wick office

29 January 2024

The imminent expansion of the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross seat at Westminster has prompted Jamie Stone to open a new constituency office.


Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

Sutherland Spaceport wants to downsize and relocate parts of the facility

28 January 2024

Highland Council has received advance notice of a full planning application.


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