Threat from ticks
Scotland is banning the use of the only spray that can control bracken, Asulox, whereas England will continue to allow it. Bracken harbours ticks which carry Lyme’s disease.
All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
Scotland is banning the use of the only spray that can control bracken, Asulox, whereas England will continue to allow it. Bracken harbours ticks which carry Lyme’s disease.
It was a call that I’d been dreading – last Thursday, Jeremy Hosking rang to say he’d had enough and was withdrawing his offer to buy Kinloch Castle on Rum.
There was only one Corran proposal on the table at the Highland Council meeting on the 11th May 2023, and all us local Cllrs supported it. It was for the maximum £50 million bid to the Westminster Levelling Up Fund.
The Highlands is becoming the home to a significant percentage of Britain’s green energy needs. Even before wind, our post war hydro dams made the Highlands 100% self sufficient in electricity.
A gorgeous castle on a Hebridean island with a world class sea view and a decent skelp of land for sale at possibly as little as a £1. Tempted?
I am a Highland Councillor for Fort William and Ardnamurchan but I write on behalf of all West Highlanders, there are few of any political persuasion who would not support my request below.
Responding to Nicola Sturgeon's decision not to appear before the Scottish Affairs committee in London today but to instead appear on Loose Women and deliver a speech to the RSA, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine said:
Speaking on the anniversary of the Iraq war, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy was right about Iraq and reflected on Kennedy's now renowned opposition to the 2003 invasion.
Responding to the resignation of SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine said: "Good"
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie has today accused the SNP Government of “paying lip service” to strengthening ties with Europe after a response to a parliamentary question showed that Scottish ministers have used powers designed to allow them
Responding to the news that the chair of the SQA will become the chair of the organisation replacing it, the Qualifications Body, despite previous assurances from the Education Secretary that the creation of the Qualifications Body was not a “rebranding e
Following the news that the Glen Sannox and Hull 802 will be delayed by at least another 6 months, bringing yet more disruption for island communities, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie has criticised Deputy First Minister as be
Richard is an incredible candidate, whose dedication to others has shone not only through his career, but also in his voluntary roles in the community.
Scrapping the Protocol would represent a new low. It would be an egregious breach of international law.
The anticipated Somerton and Frome election will be a close two horse race between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives.
Liberal Democrats want a way forward which works for Britain - that cuts down red tape, reduces costs for businesses and makes people better off as a result.
The Liberal Democrats have today published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system.