North MSP backs innovative cycling scheme in the Highlands
A north politician is backing an innovative cycling scheme which aims to help older people across the Highlands stay active and socialise.
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Retained firefighters in rural areas praised by Highland MSP
A Highland MSP has praised the “sacrifice” of retained firefighters serving in rural areas - tabling a motion at the Scottish Parliament recognising their devotion to duty.
Ramsay being wrong is not unusual
I’ve changed my mind. I admit I might have been wrong.
Inverness pensioner lends her voice ahead of debate over access to therapy
A city pensioner who has to travel to Newcastle to get treatment for a chronic condition has stepped in to campaign for people with similar conditions to get help closer to home.
Aberdeen pupil Josh’s artwork poised for parliament
A city pupil will have his art work showcased in the Scottish Parliament.
Holyrood seeks views of GPs as politicians call for study into medicines’ impact
Senior politicians have called for an inquiry into prescription drugs and the crippling impact dependence and withdrawal can have.
David Davis claims he is ‘almost a fifth columnist’ for devolution
Brexit Minister David Davis told MPs he is “almost a fifth columnist” for devolution in his latest appearance before Westmister’s Brexit committee.
Crunch talks on north-east bank closures to be held today
The Scottish Parliament will host a meeting today to scrutinise the closures of banks in the north-east.
Highland MSP calls for better Down’s Syndrome support
Highland MSP Kate Forbes hopes to encourage greater support for families with Down's Syndrome.
Aberdeen MSP Mark McDonald says “I’m not a criminal” on controversial Holyrood return
Mark McDonald affirmed that he was not a “criminal” yesterday as he made his return to Holyrood amid a storm of controversy over harassment allegations.
Anger as disgraced Aberdeen MSP in line for £7,000 “golden goodbye”
Demands for reform were made yesterday after it emerged that disgraced Aberdeen MSP Mark McDonald was in line for a “golden goodbye” payment of more than £7,000.
North-east Tory MSP Peter Chapman could face probe over Holyrood tour complaint
A north-east MSP could face an investigation amid claims he breached Holyrood rules by offering a tour of the parliament to bidders at a Tory fundraising auction.
Tory MSPs slated for high earnings from second jobs
A string of north and north-east MSPs are facing a backlash over their second jobs – with one potentially topping up their Holyrood salary by the equivalent of £14,000 per day.
Customers in north of Scotland paying more than £33million every year in excess delivery fees
Customers across the north of Scotland are spending more than £33million every year on excess delivery fees compared to the rest of the UK.
MSPs to visit Peterhead to discuss possible education system changes
A group of MSPs will come to the north-east to discuss potential changes to the education system.
Holyrood’s harassment hotline called four times in three days
Four calls were made to the Scottish Parliament’s new sex harassment hotline in the three days since it was established.
Security alert at Holyrood after “suspicious” powder found within invitation envelope
Highland MSPs were at the centre of a security alert in the Scottish Parliament yesterday after one was sent a “suspicious package” in the post.
Children’s minister’s resignation linked to “inappropriate” messages
Children’s Minister Mark McDonald quit the Scottish Government after a woman accused him of sending “inappropriate” messages, it is understood.
Sutherland golf plan will be “catastrophic” says Green MSP
A parliamentary motion opposing a controversial £8million golf development in Sutherland has been lodged by MSP John Finnie, who claims it would be “catastrophic” for the local environment.
Gillian Martin: I was subjected to ‘disgusting’ harassment
A north-east MSP has spoken out about the “disgusting and lewd” harassment she was subjected to by a boss at a company where she worked.
Holyrood phone-line to be set-up after sexual harassment reports
A sexual harassment phone-line is to be set-up at Holyrood as parliamentary authorities pledged to take action over “disturbing and deeply concerning” reports.
Live blog: Scotland prepares to vote on banning fracking
The Scottish Parliament is preparing for a debate on an outright ban on fracking in Scotland. Follow the live blog on our sister site, Energy Voice.
North MSP scoops another road safety award
A north MSP has secured another award for his road safety campaigning.
Nicola Sturgeon announces indyref2 “reset”
Nicola Sturgeon has announced a "reset" of the Scottish Government's plans to hold a new independence vote.
MSP’s concern about social media and young people
Young people in the Highlands shouldn't measure their worth by the number of friends they have on Facebook, according to a politician.
Son of man killed by drug-driver welcomes crack-down
The son of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver high on drugs has welcomed plans for a legal crackdown.
Scottish Parliament police to be armed with tasers
Police patrolling outside the Scottish Parliament are to carry Tasers in the wake of the Westminster terror attack.
Peter Chapman: ‘Focus on running the country’
Yesterday, the Scottish Parliament started a debate on whether we should stage another referendum on independence. It will last for two days.
Anger as Holyrood building to get 10% rates reduction… While businesses face crippling rises
Enraged business owners have hit out at an £371,000 rates reduction for the Scottish Parliament building while their firms face crippling rate rises.
Support for Scottish independence rises after May’s ‘hard’ Brexit speech
Support for Scottish independence has risen following Theresa May's speech confirming that the UK will leave the single market, according to a new poll.
SNP under-fire over “Tory crony” claim
The SNP has been criticised after accusing companies complaining about business rate increases of being "Tory cronies".
Tributes paid to Canon Kenyon Wright, one of the key figures behind the creation of the Scottish Parliament
Canon Kenyon Wright, one of pivotal figures in the creation of the Scottish Parliament, has died at the age of 84.