Kate Forbes MSP welcomes multi-million-pound Highland line improvements

Kate Forbes MSP has welcomed the prospect of faster train journeys on the Highland main line following an announcement of £57m improvement works by the ScotRail Alliance.

Kate Forbes makes history as first female MSP to give Gaelic speech in Holyrood chamber

Kate Forbes made history today (29 March) as she became the first female MSP to give a plenary speech entirely in Gaelic in the current Scottish Parliament chamber.

Holyrood committee awaits outcome of review before deciding on Skye hospitals petition

MSPs at the Scottish Parliament have decided to host a further hearing on a petition seeking to reverse the proposed controversial redesign of healthcare services in Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross.

RBS reviewing crofting case following MSP’s pressure

The Royal Bank of Scotland is reviewing its decision to reject two Skye crofters’ mortgage application because they had received Croft House Grant funding from the Scottish Government.

Kate Forbes MSP welcomes Scottish Government update on A9 dualling

A leading Highland MSP has again urged the Scottish Government to upgrade the “sub-standard” A82 around the Fort William area.