Jamie slams plans to axe Highlands and Islands’ health boards Monday, 2 March, 2026 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has warned that Scottish Labour’s plans to centralise health boards will take local health services out of local control. Following the Scottish Labour Party conference, the Conservative MSP rejected Labour proposals to merge Scotland’s 14 existing territorial health boards into just three super-boards. Mr Halcro Johnston pointed to the Highlands and... Local News
Jamie issues warning on Skye worker accommodation 28th October 2025 Responding to news that an application for temporary worker accommodation at Broadford on Skye has been withdrawn, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro... Local News
Jamie slams Minister's “rank hypocrisy” after Storm Amy woodburner posts 6th October 2025 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has accused the Scottish Government of “rank hypocrisy” after a minister posted a picture of his woodburning... Local News
Jamie seeks clarity on farming investment scheme 6th October 2025 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has quizzed agriculture minister Jim Fairlie on the oversubscribed Farming Future Investment Scheme. The... Holyrood News
SSEN’s Kintore to Tealing 400kV connection 1st October 2025 Thank you for contacting me regarding SSEN’s Kintore to Tealing 400kV connection. I understand your concerns about the potential impact these developments could... Opinions
SNP have lost trust on Portree hospital 18th September 2025 Speaking following today’s Scottish Parliament Ministerial Statement on Improving Care on the Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands MSP and convener of the... Local News
Sir Jamie McGrigor (1949 - 2025) 22nd July 2025 Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP has released the following statement on the passing of former Highlands and Islands MSP, Sir Jamie McGrigor, a friend and former... Local News
Halcro Johnston backs multi-year funding for Highland and Island farmers and crofters 23rd June 2025 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said multi-year funding could provide some much-needed stability for rural businesses across the region. A... Holyrood News
Swinney accused of “rubbing salt in the wound” on Skye urgent care 17th June 2025 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has criticised the First Minister after he again failed to meet Portree Hospital campaigners while on a flying... Local News
MSP backs Scottish Conservatives' "emergency funding" plans to speed up A9 dualling 12th June 2025 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has supported the Scottish Conservatives' proposals to introduce emergency legislation to complete the dualling... Holyrood News
