“It is about being honest about the challenges we face and caring for the long-term future of our home.” Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has brought together key stakeholders and the Scottish Government to discuss the potential for a future motorhome levy to support Highland communities. The roundtable discussion, chaired by Ms Roddick, featured [...]

By Emma Roddick It was lovely to be joined by friends, family, and fellow SNP members for a Race Night Fundraiser at Eden Court on Friday evening - especially as we got to welcome Fiona Hyslop MSP who came along to support the local campaign and share her take on the impressive achievement of our [...]

The Scottish Government’s announcement that it is bringing forward the dualling of the A9 at Slochd has been welcomed by Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick. Speaking in the Scottish Parliament today following a statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Ms Roddick highlighted the importance of the section, which includes grade-separated junctions for Aviemore and [...]

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 [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has urged the Scottish Government to provide the earliest possible timeline for the construction of the Nairn Bypass, highlighting its critical importance for local residents and commuters. Speaking in Parliament, Ms Roddick stressed that the Inverness-Nairn section of the A96, which includes the bypass, is the most urgent infrastructure [...]

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick marked the 20th anniversary of the Railways Act (2005) in a speech to the Scottish Parliament today, celebrating the devolution of control over Scotland’s rail services as a powerful example of what Scotland can achieve with greater self-governance. She emphasised that independence would allow Scotland to take full control [...]

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 [...]

SNP MSP for the isles, Emma Roddick, has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government has confirmed the introduction of a procurement process for two new 140m Freight Flex vessels for the Northern Isles route. In response to a question from Emma Roddick, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport confirmed today that these vessels will replace [...]

Emma Roddick MSP delivered an address at the RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) union’s conference in Inverness on Sunday, emphasising the critical role of rail workers and advocating for significant investment in Scotland’s, particularly the Highlands’, railway infrastructure. Addressing delegates from across the UK, Ms Roddick began by extending a warm Highland welcome, acknowledging the [...]