Food and farming production at forefront of Royal Highland Show visit Tuesday, 14 December, 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP met with Alan Laidlaw (CEO, Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland) and Katrina Barclay (Education Manager, Royal Highland Education Trust) last Friday at Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston. Food and farming production were at the heart of the discussions at the meeting, with the need to promote Scottish produce, and show that our livestock and dairy industries... Articles
Borders’ mental health waiting times branded ‘appalling’ 14th December 2021 Borders MSP, Rachael Hamilton says the number of children and young people waiting over a year to begin mental health treatment is “appalling”. The MSP’s call... Articles
Scottish Budget offers little for the Borders 10th December 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have criticised the Scottish Government’s 2022-23 budget, saying it ‘falls short’ of what is required to help Scotland... Articles
Demands for emergency felling measures finally implemented 8th December 2021 A Borders MSP’s demands for emergency felling measures have been heard, following a recent announcement by Scottish Forestry. Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary... Articles
Local MSP champions Borders textile industry 7th December 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP has spent an afternoon speaking with Selkirk weavers – Lochcarron - about the future of the tartan and textiles industry in Scotland. Her... Articles
‘Double the rural housing fund’ says Borders MSP 7th December 2021 Rachael Hamilton, the Scottish Conservative Rural Affairs Spokesperson, is calling on the SNP-Green Government to double the budget of the Rural Housing Fund in... Articles
US market to open doors to Scotch lamb from January 6th December 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, has welcomed the news that the United States of America will open its doors to Scotch Lamb... Articles
Local MSP urges groups and individuals to feed into river management consultation 3rd December 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP is encouraging Borderers to feed into a public consultation on the management of the River Tweed’s 5,000 sq km catchment. The “Your... Articles
Local MSP criticises SNP over response to Storm Arwen 2nd December 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP challenged the First Minister today over the SNP Government’s action over Storm Arwen. The Borders parliamentarian criticised Nicola... Articles
Borders MSP backs lamb campaign for St Andrews Day 1st December 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP has said the SNP must go “further and faster” in promoting the benefits of Scotch lamb to consumers across Scotland. Mrs Hamilton took part... Articles
