EMMA RODDICK BPA A’ CUR FÀILTE AIR MAOINEACHADH BHO RIAGHALTAS NA H-ALBA A THA “GLÈ CUDROMACH” AIRSON CÀNAN IS CULTAR NA GÀIDHLIG ANNS NA GÀIDHEALTACHD IS NAN EILEAN

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’Continue reading “EMMA RODDICK BPA A’ CUR FÀILTE AIR MAOINEACHADH BHO RIAGHALTAS NA H-ALBA A THA “GLÈ CUDROMACH” AIRSON CÀNAN IS CULTAR NA GÀIDHLIG ANNS NA GÀIDHEALTACHD IS NAN EILEAN”

EMMA HEARS OF HIGHLAND ARCHIVE CENTRES’ GOAL TO ENSURE DIVERSITY IN COLLECTIONS 

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 happenedContinue reading “EMMA HEARS OF HIGHLAND ARCHIVE CENTRES’ GOAL TO ENSURE DIVERSITY IN COLLECTIONS “

EMMA VISITS OBAN HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS’ ART EXHIBITION

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 haveContinue reading “EMMA VISITS OBAN HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS’ ART EXHIBITION”

Emma Roddick MSP welcomes Scottish Government efforts to ensure performing arts accessibility for children of all backgrounds

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 InternationalContinue reading “Emma Roddick MSP welcomes Scottish Government efforts to ensure performing arts accessibility for children of all backgrounds”

EMMA RODDICK QUERIES DELAYS ON DECISION ON IRONWORKS REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

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. MembersContinue reading “EMMA RODDICK QUERIES DELAYS ON DECISION ON IRONWORKS REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS”

Highlands and Islands MSP visits the Inverness Creative Academy

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick enjoyed an afternoon of art on Friday the 4th of March at the Inverness Creative Academy. The Inverness Creative Academy provides a stimulating working environment for artists, creative businesses, and art organisations that is affordable and accessible. This beautiful building, which has recently opened its doors to the public,Continue reading “Highlands and Islands MSP visits the Inverness Creative Academy”

Roddick supports historic Caithness with Broch Project

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick met this week with the Caithness Broch Project to discuss the work they do and the challenges they face. The project consists of a team of volunteers who preserve and maintain the county’s brochs; circular stone structures unique to Scotland, known to be at least 2,000 years old. TheContinue reading “Roddick supports historic Caithness with Broch Project”