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Angus MacDonald

A Rum deal

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?

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by Angus MacDonald

4 Jul 2023

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Angus MacDonald

An Open Letter to the Transport Minister

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.

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by Angus MacDonald

18 Apr 2023

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Chamberlain: Scottish Greens' record in government is not one to be proud of

Responding to Scottish Green co-leader Gillian Mackay setting out her red lines for an SNP coalition deal, Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain has reminded voters of the Greens’ terrible record in government and urged them to back he

22 Apr 2026

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Scottish Liberal Democrats set out plans on drugs and homelessness

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today used a visit to Glasgow City Mission to set out his party’s plans for tackling drugs deaths and homelessness.

22 Apr 2026

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Sluggish Swinney skipping Question Time

Responding to reports that John Swinney is refusing to take part in a Scottish Leaders edition of BBC Question Time taking place in Aberdeen on Thursday, Scottish Liberal Democrat campaign chair Wendy Chamberlain MP said:

21 Apr 2026

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New data shows effort to eradicate Grenfell-style cladding from Scotland dangerously behind schedule

New figures released today by the Scottish Government have revealed that the programme to remove deadly Grenfell-style cladding from Scottish buildings is moving dangerously slowly.

21 Apr 2026

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Ambulances have taken 157 years to turn around since pandemic

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP cannot be trusted with the NHS as he revealed that since 2022 ambulances have had to wait 1.3 million hours- the equivalent of 157 years- to unload and depart from hospitals.

21 Apr 2026

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Scottish Lib Dems will boost support for officers to deal with mental health incidents

Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur has today said that a key manifesto pledge from his party is to recruit more mental health specialists who can work alongside police officers and help them attend mental health incidents.

21 Apr 2026

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