The Climate Hub for the Highlands is set to benefit from over half a million pounds in funding from the SNP Government to support local community action to reduce emissions and improve resilience to the impacts of climate change. Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick highlighted the funding for 2026-27 which was announced ahead of [...]

“It is about being honest about the challenges we face and caring for the long-term future of our home.” Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has brought together key stakeholders and the Scottish Government to discuss the potential for a future motorhome levy to support Highland communities. The roundtable discussion, chaired by Ms Roddick, featured [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has called on the Scottish Government to ensure that the region’s access to high-quality, Scottish-produced culture is not diminished. During a session in the Scottish Parliament, Ms Roddick raised concerns regarding the future of performances at Eden Court in Inverness by Scotland’s National Performing Companies (NPCs). The NPCs – [...]

Trade unions sound the alarm on postal vote delays ahead of Scottish Parliament vote. The SNP has said the UK Labour Government must step in to sort out Royal Mail delays ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May. The call comes after STUC leader Roz Foyer warned of the 'perilous' state of postal services [...]

Every year on International Women’s Day, my social media feeds fill with inspirational quotes, photos of some of my favourite people, and celebrations of how far we’ve come. Being in the Scottish Parliament as a young woman, I am acutely aware of the shoulders I stand on, and I'm so proud to have got to [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick visited Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club (ICTFC) at the Sarens PSG Stadium on Friday to meet with their seven apprentices to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week (2-6 March). The visit, coordinated by Skills Development Scotland, allowed the MSP to hear first-hand about the varied roles the seven apprentices undertake at [...]

Constituents on both sides of the argument who have written to me over the years will know that I have taken an interest in the debates around assisted dying, and particularly how it may impact disabled people. I voted against the bill at Stage 1 due to my concerns about potential coercion and the removal [...]

By Emma Roddick It was lovely to be joined by friends, family, and fellow SNP members for a Race Night Fundraiser at Eden Court on Friday evening - especially as we got to welcome Fiona Hyslop MSP who came along to support the local campaign and share her take on the impressive achievement of our [...]