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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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Fears that ‘beating heart’ of Scottish high streets could be ‘ripped away’ ahead of Budget

Ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget next week, Susan Murray, Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson and MP for Mid Dunbartonshire, has warned that the ‘beating heart’ of high streets across the area is at risk of being ‘ripped away’, as devast

25 Nov 2025

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7,660 Scots prescribed weight loss drugs on NHS but demand could be far higher

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on the SNP government to ensure fair and equal access to weight loss drugs across the country, with research from his party showing at least 7,660 patients in

23 Nov 2025

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Cole-Hamilton: Scotland must use World Cup to raise national spirits

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today visited the Pear Tree in Edinburgh to pour pints and discuss his plans for using Scotland’s world cup success to boost the nation’s spirits.

21 Nov 2025

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Cole-Hamilton responds to publication of UK Covid Inquiry report

Responding to the publication of the UK Covid Inquiry's report on decision-making and political governance, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

20 Nov 2025

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Publicans back Scot Lib Dem plans for World Cup licensing changes

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has urged the Scottish Government to seize the moment as publicans including the chair of the Glasgow licensing forum, the boss of Edinburgh brewer Innis & Gunn and the Scottish Licensed Trade Associatio

20 Nov 2025

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Carmichael writes to Defence Secretary on Russian vessel north of Scotland

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today written to the Defence Secretary John Healey, calling for clarity on the location and activities of Russian spy vessel Yantar.

20 Nov 2025

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