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 – [...]

BPA air fàilte a chur air bile cudromach nan cànanan A’ dìon agus a’ toirt taic do Ghàidhlig is Albais sa Ghàidhealtachd is na h-Eileanan Tha BPA na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean, Emma Roddick, air fàilte a chur air bile nan Cànanan Albannach, a chaidh a ghabhail ris sa mhìos a chaidh, bile fìor-chudromach a [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has called for the Scottish Government and anyone with an interest in Gaelic and Scots to redouble their efforts to preserve Scotland’s national languages, warning that depopulation in the Highlands and Islands puts them at risk. Ms Roddick sponsored an event in the Scottish Parliament organised by the Association for Scottish Literature, [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has today hailed the landmark announcement by Creative Scotland, which will see a record number of cultural organisations across Scotland receive stable, multi-year funding—thanks to a significant budget commitment from the Scottish Government. With over £200 million being provided to 251 organisations over the next three years, this represents the largest [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has claimed that the UK's exit from the EU has harmed the chances of young people in the region from being able to take up roles in the arts. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament last month, Emma said: "Scotland voted overwhelmingly to stay in the EU, but was dragged out by [...]

Tha Emma air a ràdh gum bith maoineachadh ùr bho Riaghaltas Na h-Alba airson buidhean leasachaidh na Gàidhlig, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, “glè cudromach” airson cànan is cultar na Gàidhlig anns an sgìre.  Bidh a’ chiad mhaoineachadh de £175,000 a’ daingneachadh obraichean 27 oifigear coimhearsnachd a bhios, tro phròiseactan ionadail, a’ brosnachadh na Gàidhlig. Tha a' [...]

Emma toured the Highland Archive Centre in Inverness to hear about the work they are doing to ensure all groups in society are represented in the centre.  The centre next to Bught Park includes archives that date back to the 14th century, including materials from locations across the region, giving an insight into what happened [...]

MSP for the Highlands & Islands Emma Roddick visited the ‘Looking Outwards’ exhibition at the Rockfield Centre in Oban. The exhibition runs annually and showcases the artwork of students from Oban High School to the local community. Work from S6 pupils, who are studying art and design, is on show, celebrating the work they have [...]

After sharing her own love of music in the Scottish Parliament chamber, Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has received a commitment from the Minister for Culture to ensure children from all backgrounds across Scotland have the opportunity to get involved in theatre and music. Ms Roddick pressed the Minister for Culture, Europe and International [...]

On Tuesday 22ND MARCH Highlands and Islands MSP and retiring Highland councillor Emma Roddick requested an explanation for ongoing delays in a final decision on the application by developer Bricks Capital to redevelop music venue Ironworks into a 162-bedroom hotel. The application, initially due to be considered in March, has now been postponed twice. Members [...]