SNP MSP Emma Roddick has said that households across the Highlands & Islands continue to be let down by the UK Government’s ‘economic mismanagement’. Whilst the UK Government welcomed news today that inflation had fallen for the first time since last August, Ms Roddick commented that, with food inflation at a near 45-year high and [...]

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Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed the news that three projects in Shetland are set to benefit from the latest round of funding from the Scottish Government’s Islands Programme. Islands Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced the news in Shetland whilst attending a conference on sustainable islands – part of a two-day visit to the [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed the news that three projects in Orkney are to benefit from the Scottish Government’s Hydrogen Innovation Scheme. First Minister Humza Yousaf announced the £7 million scheme, which will support 32 projects across Scotland, whilst addressing delegates at the All-Energy conference in Glasgow this week. Following the announcement, [...]

Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick is set to lead a workshop on political campaigning for members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community in Inverness this Sunday. Ms Roddick will join local campaign group Highland Pride at Café 1668 in the city centre to deliver the workshop. During the session, attendees will have the opportunity [...]

Kevin Stewart MSP Minister for Transport Scottish Government, St. Andrew`s House Regent Road Edinburgh 9 May 2023 Dear Kevin, I am writing regarding the Scottish Cup Final, currently scheduled to take kick-off on the 3rd of June at 5:30 pm. As you will be aware the announced kick-off time has been met with considerable concern [...]

Ian Maxwell Chief Executive Officer Scottish Football Association Hampden Park Glasgow G42 9AY 9 May 2023 Dear lan, I am writing following the announcement that the Scottish Cup Final taking place on 3rd June between Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC and Celtic FC will kick off at the later time of 17:30, to urge you to [...]