Borders MSP urges Scottish Government to host seagull summit in Eyemouth Wednesday, 18 June, 2025 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has urged the Scottish Government to hold a summit in Eyemouth on what action can be taken to deter aggressive seagulls. The local MSP has written to Scottish Government minister Jim Fairlie and also asked him a question on the issue in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday. Last week, Rachael Hamilton MSP wrote to the minister to suggest a summit which would bring... Local News
Borders Conservatives welcome shadow farming minister to the area 11th June 2025 Local Scottish Conservative politicians say they were “delighted” to welcome party colleague and shadow farming minister Robbie Moore MP to the Borders for a... Local News
Local MSP praises ‘unsung heroes’ as she joins Borders Carers Centre visit 10th June 2025 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has praised the “incredible efforts” of unpaid carers after joining them in Galashiels prior to their trip with the Borders Carers... Local News
Local MSP encourages support for farmers on visit to Selkirk wool factory 29th May 2025 Rachael Hamilton MSP has said more support is needed for farmers from both the Scottish and UK governments following a visit to the British Wool base in Selkirk... Local News
Rachael Hamilton MSP hosts Doddie Weir event in the Scottish Parliament 14th May 2025 Rachael Hamilton MSP recently hosted a reception in the Scottish Parliament to champion the work of the charity set up by the late rugby legend Doddie Weir to... Local News
Local MSP urges Tour de France to host Borders stage 8th April 2025 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has urged Tour de France bosses to include the Borders in the race route when the cycling event comes to the UK. In 2027, the Tour de... Local News
Rachael Hamilton MSP re-selected as Scottish Conservative candidate for 2026 Holyrood election 7th April 2025 Rachael Hamilton MSP has been re-selected as the Scottish Conservative candidate for the Borders in the 2026 Holyrood election. On Friday, party members chose... Local News
New proposals for mega-pylons across Borders still 'unacceptable' 11th March 2025 New proposals for mega-pylons across the Scottish Borders still do not respect the views of local communities. The updated plans from Scottish Power Energy... Local News
Local MSP raises controversial Hawick wind farm project in Scottish Parliament 5th March 2025 I have urged the SNP government to listen to local communities over a controversial proposal for a 52-turbine wind farm just outside Hawick.. The plans have now... Local News
NatureScot support for anti-seagull signage 4th March 2025 I am pleased to have secured the help of NatureScot for their branding to feature on signs encouraging local people not to feed seagulls. I am hopeful of... Local News