Highlands & Islands MSP Emma Roddick has told the Scottish Parliament that there is a future for Gaelic and Scots as languages, expressing that the Scottish Highlands are still rich in Gaelic culture. Speaking in the debate on the Future of Gaelic and Scots, delivering part of her speech in Gaelic, Ms Roddick welcomed theContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP says the narrative of Gaelic and Scots as languages of the past must change“
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MSP delighted at 31,083 young people benefiting from bus scheme
Emma Roddick MSP has welcomed the news that 31,083 children and young people in across the Highlands and Islands are benefiting from free bus travel since the introduction of the SNP Government’s scheme for under 22’s. In figures released this week (20th September 2022), the Scottish Government revealed that – as of 12 September 2022Continue reading “MSP delighted at 31,083 young people benefiting from bus scheme”
Emma Roddick MSP amongst the first signatories of new Scottish LGBTI+ inclusion initiative
Emma Roddick, MSP for the Highlands and Islands has become one of the first signatories of the Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark. The initiative, developed by Equality Network in consultation with Highland Pride and four other Scottish LGBTI+ organisations, promotes and supports inclusive social spaces across Scotland. By encouraging the display of the Rainbow Mark asContinue reading “Emma Roddick MSP amongst the first signatories of new Scottish LGBTI+ inclusion initiative”
Emma Roddick – Year 1 in Parliament
With Parliament returning, following a fantastic and very busy summer recess, I am delighted to share a wee summary of my first year as MSP for the Highlands & Islands.
Highlands & Islands MSP visits Nairn Academy alongside MSYP
Emma Roddick MSP and Mollie McGoran, Vice-Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament and MSYP for Inverness and Nairn, visited Nairn Academy to meet with the Head-Teacher, Deputy-Head Teacher, and pupils. Roddick and McGoran got the opportunity to meet with the English National 5 class and the Pupil Council to discuss how their experiences at school,Continue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP visits Nairn Academy alongside MSYP”
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MSP SUPPORTS UHI MERGER PROPOSAL
MSP for the Highlands & Islands Emma Roddick has spoken out about the proposed merger of UHI North Highland, UHI Hebrides, and UHI West Highland, and urged constituents to engage with the ten-week public consultation which launched on the 8th of August. The proposal, which sees these three strands of the University of the HighlandsContinue reading “HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS MSP SUPPORTS UHI MERGER PROPOSAL“
Emma Roddick MSP chairs Festival of Politics event on LGBTI+ Elder Care in Scotland
The Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics Returned on the 11th – 13th August for the 18th year, presenting a wide range of events to inspire and engage people across a range of topics, from end-of-life choices to the cost-of-living crisis. Amongst those, an important event touching on LGBTI+ Elder Care was chaired by the HighlandsContinue reading “Emma Roddick MSP chairs Festival of Politics event on LGBTI+ Elder Care in Scotland”
Emma Roddick MSP visits Glenmorangie Distillery
As part of her summer recess tour, Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick recently visited the Glenmorangie Distillery. Located in Tain, the distillery has been crafting single malt whisky since 1843. Recently installing a new solar array at their botting plan in Livingston, the company aims to cut costs and carbon output as it seeksContinue reading “Emma Roddick MSP visits Glenmorangie Distillery”
SNP MSP attends 2022 Black Isle Show as the event returns for the first time since 2019
Emma Roddick MSP visited the Black Isle Show which took place on the 3rd and 4th of August. The event, organised by the Black Isle Farmers’ Society, returned for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus and saw visitors come together to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment. Roddick visited a number ofContinue reading “SNP MSP attends 2022 Black Isle Show as the event returns for the first time since 2019”
Highlands & Islands MSP attends official opening of the Hydro Ness
Emma Roddick MSP attended the official opening of the Hydro Ness, aimed to generate and supply renewable energy to the Highland Council. Using hydro-electric power, the scheme will help the council reduce their carbon footprint, supplying roughly 50% of the Inverness leisure centre’s electricity demands. The opening was led by Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson, CabinetContinue reading “Highlands & Islands MSP attends official opening of the Hydro Ness”
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