Jamie responds to ScotRail Ticket Office Cuts Monday, 25 November, 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 25.11.2024] Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has criticised ScotRail’s proposals to reduce ticket office hours at stations across the region, calling the cuts a blow to rural communities. Dingwall will lose over 29 hours of opening time weekly, Kingussie losing more than 27 hours, with many more communities also impacted. Mr Halcro Johnston said: “These cuts by... Holyrood News
UK Government blocks Russian oil tanker from visiting Orkney 28th February 2022 Responding to today’s announcement by the UK Government that the Russian state-owned oil tanker NS Champion will be blocked from visiting Orkney, Highlands and... Local News
Comment on proposed closure of TSB branch in Fort William 30th November 2021 Commenting on the announcement by the TSB that it is proposing to close its branch in Fort William, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “I... Local News
Jamie urges public support for new dog theft bill 25th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston hopes local people will join him in backing the introduction of a new law to tackle the growing problem of dog... Holyrood News
Jamie backs charity’s advice for dog owners during firework season 2nd November 2021 An MSP is backing advice from The Dogs Trust which helps dog-owners better support their pets during the coming fireworks season. Highlands and Islands MSP... Local News
STATEMENT: Closure of Virgin Money Stores 30th September 2021 Virgin Money have announced that they are to close three branches in the Highlands at Oban, Portree and Wick. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston... Local News
Award-winning Orkney brewery praised in Parliament 22nd September 2021 The Quoyloo-based Orkney Brewery has won cross-party praise in the Scottish Parliament after receiving an award from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The... Local News