Official statistics published today by the Scottish Government show that rents across Scotland consistently outstripped inflation for all property types since 2010, with an alarming increase over the past year. In the Highlands and Islands, tenants in one-bedroom shared properties have seen rents go up by an average of 67% since 2010, a full third [...]

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 [...]

Letter to the Chairman of ICTFC Dear Ross,I am writing on behalf of a number of constituents and fans of Inverness CaledonianThistle – which, as you know, includes myself – following the announcement of thedecision to move the training base to Fife.I understand the club is in an extremely difficult position post-relegation and, indeed,pre-, however, [...]

MSP for the Highlands & Islands Emma Roddick has been appointed to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee at the Scottish Parliament. The Committee focuses on areas including rural land use, forestry, farming and crofting, food and drink supply chain, animal welfare and wildlife crime, and fisheries and aquaculture, and will scrutinise the Parliament’s work [...]

Emma Roddick MSP welcomed the team from Ehlers-Danlos Support UK (EDS UK) to the Scottish Parliament this week for an exhibition. The team from EDS UK spoke to MSPs from across political parties about the work they do to support those affected by Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and give people a better understanding of the condition.    [...]

Emma has visited Inverness Castle to see the latest progress on works to redevelop it as an attraction. The castle, that was previously used as a court, is undergoing a £30 million transformation to turn it into an attraction and is due to reopen in 2025. The Inverness Castle Experience will “celebrate the spirit of [...]

It was a pleasure to attend Highland News & Media Heroes Awards on Saturday, to support Michael O’Neill, who was nominated in two categories. I met Michael when I joined him on an Emergency Community Rescue shift one evening to learn more about the incredible work he does with his team, supporting people in emergencies. [...]

Emma attended the 2024 Rural Housing Scotland Conference in Aviemore on Friday [23rd of February 2024] to discuss the Scottish Government’s Addressing Depopulation Action Plan and how to sustain rural communities in the Highlands & Islands. The plan, which was published last week [16th of February], is particularly important to rural communities that are already facing a [...]

It was an honour to speak on behalf of the Scottish Government at Saturday’s rally at George Square, marking two years since the escalation of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. Scotland continues to stand in solidarity with Ukraine, wishing for a speedy victory and ready to support displaced Ukrainians living here. I joined the AUGB, [...]

Emma Roddick has heard of the difference the Inverness InSpire Project has made in the local community.  The InSpire Project launched in 2016 offering "Bags of Hope" and has since grown to offer toiletries, emergency food parcels, uniform, and winter jackets for children and their families who are in need of extra support in the [...]