I had a brilliant time at the beginning of this month at the Highland Parasport Festival in Grantown-On-Spey, organised by Scottish Disability Sport. It was wonderful to see all the kids getting involved and trying out some new sports. We know that sport is so important for physical and mental health, but also to address [...]

Yesterday [20th November], Emma held a roundtable with local organisations that provide housing support to people across the Highlands. The roundtable brought organisations together to discuss the current situation in the Highlands and how everyone could work together with decision-makers and partner organisations to improve the current challenges people are facing. On the roundtable, Emma [...]

Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick attended the official opening of the NHS National Treatment Centre for the Highlands yesterday (Monday 12th June). The centre, which has been funded by the Scottish Government, as part of a Scotland-wide network of healthcare facilities, was officially opened by First Minister Humza Yousaf at a ceremony this morning. [...]

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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 [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick today welcomed the vision for a fairer, greener, more equal Scotland set out by First Minister Humza Yousaf as the Scottish Parliament returned from recess. In a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Humza Yousaf outlined his vision for Scotland and the outcomes his government aim to achieve by 2026 [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has told constituents she continues to be a Highlands and Islands MSP first, following her appointment to government as the new Minister for Equalities, Migration, and Refugees.  She has spent her April Recess – a two-week period where MSPs do not travel to Parliament as usual – holding surgeries and meetings [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has joined the Inverness Caledonian Thistle Women’s Football Club at one of their training sessions, asking the coach and players what support they want from politicians and what their goals are for the future. Commenting on the visit, she said: “Women’s sport in general is far too often overlooked, but I [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick this week met with Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in Shetland.  Ms Roddick sat down with HIE area manager for Shetland, Katrina Wiseman, to discuss how the development agency is working to support businesses and communities in Shetland and attract investment in the region.  Commenting on her visit, Ms Roddick said:  “I had [...]