Orkney abattoir meeting with Agriculture Minister Wednesday, 20 November, 2024 [Scottish Parliament, 20.11.2024] Following today’s meeting between Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie and local MSPs and stakeholders in Orkney about a potential new abattoir in Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston, who chaired the meeting, said: “No one in Orkney needs convincing of the merits of a new abattoir, but it is important that other organisations, such as the... Holyrood News
The departure of CalMac boss 4th April 2024 Responding to the sudden departure of CalMac Chief Executive Robbie Drummond, Highlands and Islands MSP and Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party... Holyrood News
Jamie raises “Jacobite” suspension with ORR 28th March 2024 > Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has written to the Office of Rail and Road urging continued operation of the Jacobite Steam Train Service... Holyrood News
VisitScotland’s planned iCentre closures 27th March 2024 > Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has raised concern at the planned closures of VisitScotland’s information centres across Scotland. > Mr Halcro... Holyrood News
Statement over cancelled Dunvegan Primary School visit 22nd March 2024 Responding to public claims by The Highland Council that they had “no notice” of his planned visit to Dunvegan Primary School on the 15th March, Highlands and... Local News
The latest Bank of Scotland’s branch closures in Aviemore and Fort Augustus 19th March 2024 > Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston: Bank of Scotland's decision to close branches in Aviemore and Fort Augustus highlights lack of consideration... Holyrood News
Jamie congratulates local lottery fund awardees 19th March 2024 > Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP congratulates Groam House Museum and Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust on funding awards from the National Lottery Heritage... Holyrood News
Jamie writes to Health Secretary on Belford Hospital delay 19th March 2024 > Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston spoke at Saturday's protest in Fort William over delays to the new Belford hospital. > He has now written to... Local News
Jamie wants answers from Highland Council over cancelled Dunvegan school visit 18th March 2024 > On Friday, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston was on his way to Dunvegan Primary School to see for himself the condition of some of the school's... Local News
Jamie disappointed at council's last-minute cancellation of school visit, requests answers on reasons for cancellation and reassurance that future visits won’t be cancelled 15th March 2024 > Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston was on his way to Dunvegan Primary School on Skye to see for himself the state of some of the school's... Local News
