On this Remembrance Day I want to offer my gratitude to all the servicemen and women who have served, past and present, for their sacrifices to protect our way of life.

I encourage everyone to participate in a two minutes silence at 11am to remember all of those who have fallen.

Many of you have contacted me expressing your disappointment at the format of the online consultation held by Infinergy for the Clashindarroch windfarm extension held on the 24th of October.

Great to speak with current and past recipients of the prestigious Young Software Engineer of the Year Awards at the Celebrating Scotland’s Young Software Engineers event in Holyrood last week sponsored by my colleague Pam Gosal MSP.

Following concerns surrounding the spread of Giant Hogweed along the River Don catchment, I wrote to Aberdeenshire Council to establish what actions are being taken to control the spread of invasive species.

Last week I met with Cancer Card and heard more about the work they do to help people find the right support when cancer effects their life.

Great to attend the NFU Scotland Food Needs A Farmer rally at Holyrood on Wednesday which had a fantastic turnout!

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at premises near Huntly in Aberdeenshire. All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.

Positive Steps Kemnay (PSK) was named Health Walk Group of the Year at Scotland’s national walking charity Paths for All’s Volunteer Awards 2022.

Theft included 800 litres of red diesel, 9 padlocks, 20 litres of chain oil, 6 LED spotlights, a pollution kit, John Deere tool kit, set of spanners and a fire extinguisher, all from a forestry site near Aboyne.

There has long been a concern over the closure of community hospitals in Deeside, where staff are doing their utmost to provide excellent patient care.

We cannot afford to see another scenario like Insch, where a temporary closure seems to have become permanent.