Parliamentary welcome for ‘game-changing’ SpeakGaelic project Thursday, 21 October, 2021 A new project aimed at revitalising Gaelic language for lapsed speakers, as well as encouraging new learners, has received cross-party plaudits from MSPs from the Scottish Parliament. The new project, called SpeakGaelic, is a collaborative effort between MG ALBA, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and the BBC that aims ‘to transform the uptake and usage of Gaelic by providing a clear, comprehensive and integrated... Holyrood News
Argyll communities win recognition in Scottish Parliament 12th October 2021 Local volunteers from two Argyll communities have won recognition in Keep Scotland Beautiful’s ‘2021 Beautiful Scotland awards’. The achievements of Inspiring... Local News
Statement on closure of Virgin Money Stores 30th September 2021 Virgin Money have announced that they are to close three branches in the Highlands at Oban, Portree and Wick. Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Donald Cameron... Local News
Dunoon Grammar’s digital initiative praised at Holyrood 29th September 2021 Dunoon Grammar School has been praised at the Scottish Parliament after it was named as Scotland’s first digital schoolhouse. Highlands and Islands Regional MSP... Holyrood News
MSP urges motorists to check their eyesight 23rd September 2021 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Donald Cameron has marked National Eye Health Week by urging motorists to take an eye-test if they have any doubt about being... Local News
Cameron welcomes Council U-turn on school transport in Islay 17th August 2021 News that Argyll and Bute Council have u-turned on a controversial decision to axe school transport for some Islay-based pupils has been welcomed by Highlands... Local News
Cameron calls on public to nominate a ‘Local Hero’ 6th August 2021 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Donald Cameron has issued a call for local residents to nominate a Local Hero to secure a coveted place at the ceremonial... Local News
Deadline approaching for UK Community Ownership Fund 20th July 2021 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging local community groups to consider applying to the UK Government’s £150m Community Ownership... Local News
Donald Cameron MSP to hold series of virtual surgeries 20th July 2021 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Donald Cameron is to hold a series of virtual surgeries across the region in July and August. Each surgery slot will be... Local News
MSP encourages funding bids to save local shops and post offices 16th July 2021 Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Donald Cameron is encouraging local community groups to consider applying to the UK Government’s £150m Community Ownership... Local News
