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Comment on withdrawal from service of Mull ferry

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “The SNP Government only have themselves to blame for this latest disastrous development affecting one of our island communities." “Ministers have been repeatedly warned about our ageing ferry fleet and the risk to lifeline services in the event

MSP seeks action on “dirty camping”

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is again urging action to address the growing problem of “dirty camping” across his region. The Scottish Conservative MSP, who has written to the chief executive of Highland Council seeking an update on its own activities in tackling the problem,

MSP welcome for boost for outdoors health programmes

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed a £12.5m award being made to the Cairngorm National Park Authority which will contribute to a range of outdoor health programmes including a new nature-based centre for dementia care. Mr Halcro Johnston, who submitted a motion to the

MSP backing for 2 year job guarantee for teachers

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has given his backing to a proposal to offer a two-year employment guarantee to new teachers. The proposal, which has been tabled by the Scottish Conservatives, is designed to help address teacher shortages in rural communities such as the Highlands and

MSP concerned over lack of urgency over Covid testing for islands

A Highlands and Islands MSP has again criticized the Scottish Government for its lack-lustre approach to promoting its own guidance for those travelling to Scotland islands. Scottish Conservative Jamie Halcro Johnston, who lives in Orkney, has previously raised concerns with First Ministe

Cash boost for Wildlife Park highlighted at Holyrood

A £1.9m cash injection into the Highland Wildlife Park has been highlighted at Holyrood. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston, who submitted a motion to the Scottish Parliament welcoming the award by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, said it was good news for the local tourism and

Halcro Johnston appeals to First Minister over weddings

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has called on Nicola Sturgeon to consider bringing forward a relaxation of some Covid measures on weddings. Mr Halcro Johnston has previously made a direct appeal to the First Minister on behalf of constituents in the Highlands who, having alread

Importance of Maritime Safety Week flagged by MSP

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that this year’s Maritime Safety Week – which runs until the 9th July – is an opportunity for people to reflect on how to keep themselves safe when venturing on to the sea. Mr Cameron said: “As a result of Covid, it is likely that more people than e