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Parliamentary praise for Fort William smelter

Britain’s only aluminium smelter, located at Fort William, has been singled out for praise in a motion submitted to the Scottish Parliament by Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron. The smelter, operated by ALVANCE British Aluminium, has assisted the fight against the coronavirus virus

Business concerns raised with minister

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has written to the Scottish Government after being contacted by local businesses who risk ‘falling between the cracks’ and missing out on financial help. Mr Cameron, the Scottish Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance, said: “My region hosts

Council pays tribute to Councillor George Cruickshank

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Scottish Conservative Councillor George Cruickshank. The Highland Council has paid tribute to Councillor George Cruickshank who sadly died at home, in the early hours of Sunday morning, 5 April 2020.

Cameron backs business demands for clarity

The Shadow Finance Secretary, Donald Cameron, has given his backing to calls from Scotland’s business organisations for greater clarity and consistency in the guidance being provided to them during the coronavirus crisis. Mr Cameron, a Highlands and Islands MSP,  said: “Business leaders in Sco

Cameron urges shoppers to prioritise vulnerable

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging shoppers who are booking home deliveries from supermarkets to show restraint. Mr Cameron said: “I have been contacted by local residents, some of whom have disabilities, who are having great difficulty in securing delivery slots because of the