young people

A year-round Highlands that people want to live in – not just visit

Growing up in Ross-shire, now living in Inverness, and representing the Highlands and Islands in the Scottish Parliament, this region…

14 hours ago

Roddick welcomes funding boost; praises Inverness Rowing Club’s inclusive spirit

Highlands and Islands MSP Emma Roddick has championed Inverness Rowing Club after experiencing the Caledonian Canal from a unique perspective…

1 month ago

Why it’s time to campaign for independence – Emma Roddick MSP

Without the independence referendum, there’s not a chance I’d be doing what I’m doing today.  I wasn’t taught that there…

2 months ago

Emma Roddick welcomes expansion of free youth ferry travel scheme

Scheme to allow young islanders to use the ferry for free expanded to 19 to 21-year-olds A scheme allowing young…

3 months ago

Emma Roddick welcomes Shetland pilot for free school meal expansion

SNP MSP for the isles, Emma Roddick, has welcomed that Shetland Islands Council has been announced as one of the…

3 months ago

Emma Roddick recognises Carrbridge cardiac screenings in Parliament

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has lodged a formal motion in the Scottish Parliament recognising the work of Ann and Iain…

3 months ago

Emma Roddick MSP secures commitment on financial support for young people experiencing homelessness

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has secured a commitment from the Scottish Government to improve access to the Education Maintenance Allowance…

6 months ago

Emma Roddick MSP celebrates the positive impact of free tuition in the Highlands

MSP for the Highlands and Islands, Emma Roddick, has welcomed figures which reveal that 3,705 students in the Highlands benefited…

7 months ago

Emma Roddick MSP encourages young people in rural areas to make their voices heard

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has highlighted the value of young rural voices following engagement with the Rural Youth Action Network…

7 months ago

MSP SAYS BREXIT DAMAGED MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS IN REGION

SNP MSP Emma Roddick has claimed that the UK's exit from the EU has harmed the chances of young people…

1 year ago