Emma Roddick MSP for the Highlands & Islands has praised a pilot Youth Voluntary Services Scheme in Shetland, which brings together young people from the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service’s Youth Volunteer Scheme and Police Scotland’s Young Volunteers.  Emma met the team at Lerwick’s shared Fire and Ambulance Station and heard directly from those involved [...]

Emma Roddick MSP is set to lead a Members' Business Debate on Tuesday 29th October, calling on members of the Scottish Parliament to recognise the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The debate comes after a motion lodged by Ms Roddick gained cross-party support earlier this year. The SNP MSP believes that, for AI to operate [...]

Text of Letter: Dear Mr Murray Further to Ms Minto’s previous letter of 26th September, we are writing to you as elected representatives for Argyll and Bute in the Scottish Parliament, to urge the UK Government to sign the Argyll and Bute Growth Deal without any further delay.  As you are aware, both the Scottish [...]

Emma Roddick MSP for the Highlands & Islands has praised the resilience and dedication of the team at the SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst, following an explosion during testing on the site in August. Ms Roddick visited the site herself, to hear directly from those involved in the project. SaxaVord is Europe’s first fully licensed vertical [...]

MSP for the Highlands and Islands Emma Roddick has highlighted the positive impact Brora Learning Zone has on the lives of adults who use the service this World Mental Health Day. The dedicated space provides adults with a space they can use to learn new skills and be creative. Some of the art made by attendees is also sold in the centre, with the money being reinvested into its programme. The SNP MSP [...]