Debate to be held over SNP’s fair ferry funding commitment
A challenge is due to be laid down to the Scottish government to honour its commitment to “fair funding” for internal ferries in Orkney and
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Security alert sparked at Holyrood
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston was caught up in a security alert at Holyrood.
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MSP on fact finding mission to isles
Highlands and Islands list MSP Maree Todd was in a fact finding mission to Shetland this weekend where she had a number of constituency meetings
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Deafening silence over steel (Andy Holt)
In the midst of the present crisis in the steel industry the silence from our masters and their mistress in Edinburgh is deafening.
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Politicians apply pressure on Loganair over standard of service
Politicians have called for urgent action over the lifeline air services run by Loganair to and from Shetland and other parts of the Highlands and
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Cope collects another top award as hard work pays off
Social enterprise Cope has scooped the top award in the annual Social Enterprise Awards Scotland. The gong was presented by deputy first minister John Swinney…
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Tory MEP challenges minister over discards ban
The Conservative fisheries spokesman at the European Parliament has challenged Scottish fisheries minister Richard Lochhead to help fishermen make the looming discards ban workable.
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MSP Tavish Scott has welcomed a debate in the Scottish Parliament on delivery charges to the Highlands and Islands.
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Scott’s health survey will ask plenty of questions
Questionnaires will be delivered to households across the isles this week asking people for their experiences of local and national health services.
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Carmichael tables amendment over Crown Estate devolution
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has put the case in the House of Commons for devolution of the Crown Estate to island communities.
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Highlands and Islands MSP John Finnie has joined the Scottish Green Party.
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Scott urges ‘no’ vote for a stronger parliament
A “no thanks” vote to independence means a stronger Scottish Parliament within the UK, Shetland MSP Tavish Scott said today.
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Scott welcomes government change in pharmacy stance
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has welcomed new legislation intended to give local communities more say in decisions over local pharmacies as well as providing security
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