Well regarded Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, who submitted a motion Continue reading
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Struan Lodge closure proposal and costs confusion – have we not seen this before?
So much about the mechanistic philosophy of the proposal to close Struan Lodge is familiar. Continue reading
Baillie leads parliamentary debate on dementia
Local MSP, Jackie Baillie, has backed an innovative project which raises awareness of the vital contribution Continue reading
Will VisitScotland EVER learn?
[Updated below 1st April] Last Thursday, 21st March, VisitScotland brought a collection of international travel writers Continue reading
Breslin pulls the pin on SNP group’s self-destruction – are there more resignations to come?
Dunoon Councillor Michael Breslin this morning pulled the pin on the potential implosion Continue reading
‘Unanswerable’ now an understatement on Port Askaig ferry share case
As The Islay Fair Ferry Forum group drops a bombshell on opponents to a more equable share Continue reading
Local government: party political or independent?
With the Council Elections on 3rd May, this is the hot topic and by no means a straightforward one. Continue reading
Leading European adviser on fisheries to give UHI annual lecture
The title this article almost got was: ‘Big fish to talk on European fisheries at 2010 UHI Annual Lecture’ but a more sober Continue reading
Mulvaney reveals the game for Argyll & Bute in the coming General Election
The prequel campaign for Argyll & Bute in the next general election is hotting up. Continue reading
Gary Mulvaney – no standard Tory
Gary Mulvaney – relaxed, interested, sits back in his chair and plays it as it comes. Continue reading
