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Highlands facing “spiralling” cost of living pressures, new report warns
By Jamie McDonald Highlands facing “spiralling” cost of living pressures, new report warns A new report by Skye MP Angus MacDonald has warned that the Highlands and Islands face a growing “cost of living premium”, with rising costs, declining services and population pressures putting remote communities under increasing strain. The report, titled ‘Remote Scotland: Spiralling […]
Skye MSP hits out at ‘desperate tactics’ during Holyrood campaign
By Jamie McDonald Skye MSP hits out at ‘desperate tactics’ during Holyrood campaign The new Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch has distanced himself from his former party, the Scottish Conservatives. Andrew Baxter hit out at what he called “desperate tactics” from SNP supporters who pointed out his previous affiliation during the […]
Counting underway in the Holyrood Election
By Jamie McDonald Counting underway in the Holyrood Election Counting has begun in the Holyrood election. The first results are expected by early afternoon. The seat of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch is likely to be declared by around 6.30pm. There are six candidates in total for the seat: Andrew Baxter – Scottish Liberal Democrats Helen Crawford– […]
What do the candidates for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch stand for?
By Jamie McDonald What do the candidates for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch stand for? The Scottish Parliament election is on Thursday 7 May 2026. There are six candidates standing for the seat of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch. You can listen to an extended conversation with each one of them below. Hustings There’s also an opportunity […]
Kate Forbes on standing down from Holyrood after a decade
By Jamie McDonald Kate Forbes on standing down from Holyrood after a decade As the Holyrood election approaches, a changing of the guard is underway at the Scottish Parliament. Not one but two former First Ministers are standing down. They are Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf. Among those stepping back is Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch […]
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