New Routes Home Protest Wednesday, 22 November, 2023 For years I have been working with Tracey Gibbon to help her son, Kyle, who has been in Carstairs for 14 years. It is a national scandal that there are still hundreds of autistic people and people with learning disabilities being held in hospitals across Scotland. Last week I raised a question to the First Minister on what work is doing to get patients like Kyle, who should not have been there in... Holyrood News
Consultation on Proposed Electricians Bill 21st August 2020 A new consultation has been launched by my colleague Jamie Halcro Johnston, MSP for the Highlands and Islands on a proposal for his Bill on the regulation and... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Lyme Disease Tracer 20th August 2020 I have long been an avid campaigner for raising awareness of Lyme Disease and improving testing and treatment of the disease. The LymeApp will do wonders for... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Consultation on Removal of Public Telephone Boxes 19th August 2020 It’s incredibly disappointing that BT have announced their proposals to remove a number of telephone boxes across Aberdeenshire. Payphones are important in our... Local News
Local Zero Waste Shop Featuring on BBC Scotland 18th August 2020 Fantastic to hear that local shop & cafe Butterfly Effect in Insch will be featuring on the BBC Show Landward next Thursday! The eco-friendly zero waste shop... Holyrood NewsLocal News
NFU Warns of Suspicious Packets of Seeds 11th August 2020 Please be aware that there are reports of people receiving suspicious packets of seeds in the post. NFU Scotland are advising people to NOT touch, plant or... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Support Aboyne Highland Games Traders 11th August 2020 Whilst we are unable to celebrate the Highland Games this year, you can still support the local businesses that showcase the best of rural produce. Aboyne... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Anti-Littering Campaign 11th August 2020 “Don’t be a tosser!” ♻ Join in with Aberdeenshire Council’s anti-littering campaign to keep Scotland beautiful and dispose of your rubbish properly. The posters... Holyrood NewsLocal News
NHS Grampian Consultation 11th August 2020 Throughout the pandemic there have been many changes to the way we seek medical care and advice, including for example the use of Near Me for GP consultations... Local News
Aberdeenshire Covid-19 Testing Facilities 7th August 2020 A mobile testing unit for Covid-19 will be in Banchory and Peterhead over the next 7 days. If you are experiencing symptoms, you can book a test online now at... Holyrood NewsLocal News