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The new ferries are already five years behind schedule. Pic: John Devlin.

The not very encouraging view from Arran

Fergus Ewing was among the MSPs who were concerned

Traditional B&Bs could shut up shop, say MSPs

The ferries have been delayed so long, it is now feared the equipment already installed has "deteriorated"

Equipment on delayed ferries has ‘deteriorated’

Today's meeting will be crucial in determining whether further industrial action is necessary. Pic: Sandie MacIver

Politicians to discuss airport strike action

A member of the public receives the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in the Turbine Hall at a temporary Covid-19 vaccine centre at the Tate Modern in central London (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Vaccines could be offered to 16 and 17-year-olds as JCVI guidance set to be upda...

Alasdair Allan MSP

SNP hit back at Labour's call for a public apology

Nicola Sturgeon will set out the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown this afternoon (23 February) (Photo: Getty Images)

Watch Nicola Sturgeon reveal her plan to exit lockdown live from Holyrood

There seems to be some hope that there could still be a future for Arnish in Lewis. Pic by: Peter Urpeth

A committee who investigated the circumstances of BiFab’s demise e...

There seems to be some hope that there could still be a future for Arnish in Lewis. Pic by: Peter Urpeth

MSPs are happy with how the meeting went

Federation is unhappy with the deal.

Federation describes Brexit deal as ‘inadequate stitch-up’
The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has given its support to the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament’s stance which declines to consent to the UK Government’s Brexit trade deal.

Tesco is temporarily limiting some essential items - but there’s no need to pani...

Picture ; John Devlin. Dales Marine Services Ltd yard in Greenock where the troubled Ferguson ferry Glen Sannox has been dry docked.

Committee probe into ferry fiasco calls for a ‘root and branch’ overhaul

Here's when Nicola Sturgeon will review lockdown restrictions today

Here’s how much MPs and MSPs get paid (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Here’s how much MPs and MSPs get paid

The 2007 Act prohibits trading in most large shops on Christmas Day and gave powers to the Scottish Government to stop them opening on New Year’s Day too – but it has never been enacted.

Petition to end New Year Day shopping in Scotland receives unanimous backing

The legislation is expected to pass its first vote in Holyrood later today (25 Feb) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Sanitary products will soon be free for everyone in Scotland

MSPs to be asked to back Comhairle’s Gaelic education policies

MSPs to be asked to back Comhairle’s Gaelic education policies

Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant and Western Isles MP Angus Macneil have criticised the Inverness plan.

Criticism of the move to centralise air traffic control management

More than 350 Western Isles households have received help through the Warmer Hom...

MSP says the larger power cable for Western Isles is “still to play for”

MSPs back calls for urgent action on ferry fleet

Edward Mountain MSP

Principals of Islands Bill endorsed by MSPs

Street Pastors celebrating ten years in Scotland

The Islands dental health service is coming under increasing scrutiny.

NHS Dentist group say issue to go to MSPs

MSP Alasdair Allan.

MSPs call for investment in Uig pier

Highlands and Islands MSP David Stewart

MSP raises concerns over HIE merger
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart has come out fighting for the continuation of the region's economic agency after a new report published by an economic consultant claims the Scottish Government is considering a merger.

MSP visits Comunn Eachdraidh Nis

MSP monthly column

Positive changes following meeting with Transport Minister about Loganair

Adults caught smoking while children are in their car could be fined up to £100. Pic: John Devlin

Bill to ban smoking in cars carrying children debated in Scottish Parliament

Royal Blind School pupil Andrew Pettigrew PIC © Sandy Young

MSPs to celebrate National Braille Week