Reopen Insch Hospital Friday, 17 May, 2024 In 2021 former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Insch and made a manifesto pledge to reopen Insch Hospital. 3 years and now 3 First Ministers later, this vital resource remains closed. I continue to work closely with Friends of Insch Hospital and Community SCIO as they work to find a way to reopen the hospital in a way that will meet community needs. It’s time the next First Minister... Local News
Remembrance Sunday 12th November 2023 We pay tribute to servicemen and women this Remembrance Sunday by participating in a two-minute silence at 11 am to honour all of those who have fallen. "At the... Holyrood News
Cardiac Risk in the Young 27th October 2023 As many will know, David Hill, a friend and colleague, died two years ago whilst playing rugby in Dublin for the Scottish Parliament rugby team which he helped... Holyrood News
James Hunter Fountain in Banchory Restored 26th October 2023 The James Hunter Fountain in Banchory has been successfully relocated and restored thanks to Aberdeenshire Council's efforts! This iconic granite fountain... Local News
Storm Babet 23rd October 2023 I want to say a huge thank you to all the emergency services, Aberdeenshire Council , Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks and SGN for their hard work... Local News
Stoma Awareness 9th October 2023 Last Wednesday I attended my colleague Edward Mountain MSP for the Highlands and Islands event on Stoma awareness. It was very insightful to speak to people to... Holyrood News
Raising Awareness on the Life-Saving Power of Defibrillators 6th October 2023 Did you know that 61% of people aren’t confident enough to use a defibrillator? In the event of a cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR and defibrillation... Local News
Danny Hashim Autism Awareness Charity 6th October 2023 Very insightful conversation this week to discuss the Danny Hashim Autism Awareness Charity and meet members of Danny Hashim's family. Thank you to Foysol... Holyrood News
Phone Service in Aberdeenshire 4th October 2023 I recently wrote to Ocfom and telephone companies Virgin/02, Vodafone, EE and Three regarding their services in Aberdeenshire and across the North East. Whilst... Local News
World Rivers Day 27th September 2023 To mark World Rivers Day I spoke in Parliament about the importance of our rivers on Thursday. I am lucky enough to live beside the River Dee, one of the most... Holyrood News