Proposed changes to parking at West Bay Car Park in Mallaig must be scrapped to protect the viability of Small Isles communities, according to Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick.  The Highland Council has brought forward a proposal to limit parking at the site to twenty-four hours, a move that has sparked significant concern among [...]

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has pressed the Scottish Government on its work to support the whisky export sector, a cornerstone of the region’s economy, amid ongoing global challenges and following a visit to Tomatin Distillery. During the session, Ms Roddick emphasised the significant hurdles faced by the whisky industry, particularly in the wake of Brexit. [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has lodged a written question to the Scottish Government after she was removed from the list of speakers for today’s statement on the Housing Emergency. The question was submitted after reports emerged that the rent adjudication system, set up to provide a fair process for both landlords and tenants, [...]

Emma Roddick MSP has praised the work of staff and volunteers at the Archie Foundation and the Highland Children's Unit at Raigmore Hospital following a visit to the sites in Inverness. The Highlands and Islands MSP visited the Archie Foundation at the Birnie Centre, followed by a visit to the Children's Unit to meet with [...]

Emma Roddick, Highlands and Islands MSP, has continued her long-standing support and celebration of the Baby Box Scheme, first introduced in 2017. Emma noted the success and impact of these boxes on families within the Highlands and Islands previously, when the fifth anniversary of the scheme rolled around, noting they are "more important than ever [...]

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 [...]

The Scottish Government has surpassed its commitment to deliver gigabit-capable broadband connections to 20,000 homes and businesses in 2024-25, by delivering 27,134 new connections last year – including over 6,000 in council areas within the Highlands and Islands region. The new connections come as part of the Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% (R100) programme, which aims [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has welcomed the opening of a new Scottish Government fund aimed at supporting island businesses affected by ongoing ferry disruption. From 2 July, island businesses in sectors most impacted by travel uncertainty, such as tourism and the movement of perishable goods like seafood, can apply for targeted financial support [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has commended the crucial work of local community transport initiatives, following a visit to Partnerships for Wellbeing in Inverness. The discussion focused on the challenges faced by individuals, including wheelchair users, in accessing essential healthcare appointments and social activities due to transport limitations. During her visit, Ms Roddick discussed [...]

Scheme to allow young islanders to use the ferry for free expanded to 19 to 21-year-olds A scheme allowing young islanders to travel to the mainland for free has been expanded to include 19- and 21-year-olds. This comes after months of hard work from campaigners, such as Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament and Roddick [...]