On Friday [1st of December], Emma paid a visit to the Outward Bound Trust’s outdoor education centre on the shores of Loch Eil in Lochaber to learn more about the Trust’s Women’s Leadership course. The course is focused on helping women hone the skills necessary to be successful outdoor leaders.  The ten-week programme aims to improve candidates’ [...]

Emma has chosen the winner of her 2023 Christmas card competition. P4 pupils at Rosebank Primary School were asked to create Emma's Christmas card for this year with a design that would show recipients from across the Highlands and Islands "Nairn at Christmas". Devyn was the winner of the competition, with a design that showed [...]

On Friday [8th of December], Emma met with RASASH (Rape & Sexual Abuse Service Highland) to speak about the work they do to campaign against sexual violence.    RASASH is an independent charity in the Highlands that provides support to victims of sexual violence. They also have an educational focus, delivering workshops and guidance to schools [...]

Emma has welcomed the announcement of a shortlist of contractors who will carry out work on the A9 between Tomatin and Moy. On Tuesday [28th November], Fiona Hyslop, Minister for Transport, announced that there were three contractors shortlisted to upgrade the road to a dual carriageway. In the running are John Graham Construction Ltd, Sacyr [...]