From our largest to our smallest communities we will remember them.

For our tomorrows, they gave their todays.

81’ | STR 3-0 STIR

That man is back on the scoresheet!

It’s an unbelievable turn and finish with his left foot from Lewis Dobbie, as his effort hits the crossbar and finds the net.

Goals for the Blues, sponsored by South West Property Centre 🏡

The SNP are bad for business.

NatureScot can now amend the area to which a grouse licence applies to.

We urged the Scottish Government to rethink these plans.

And questioned how this would impact land management.

The SNP must now ensure this doesn’t disproportionately impact those working on land.

This poll displays the huge importance our fishing sector has.

Sadly UK trade deals and reckless SNP plans have failed Scottish fishing.

Fishermen must be compensated if affected by spatial squeeze.

And policy must protect livelihoods, the rural economy and food security.

📧 The Scottish Government has announced that @scotforestry will continue as a stand-alone Executive Agency.

Read the full letter from Rural Affairs Cab Sec Gillian Martin to our Committee: ow.ly/hINl5104vM3

It was great to meet with Lynne Somerville of the @Digital_DairyC to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland's dairy sector.

We spoke about workforce shortages, digital skills, rural connectivity and how innovation can help support dairy farmers for the future.
attend the Digital Dairy Chain Conference Dinner this week and hear more about the work being done to strengthen this vital industry.

I was delighted to sponsor @DandGCollege's Parliamentary Event last week.

The college is a vital engine for skills, economic growth and community wellbeing across Dumfries and Galloway, generating an impressive £12 in economic and wellbeing benefits for every £1 of public ries and Galloway College continues to prove that a rural postcode should never limit ambition or opportunity, and I look forward to seeing its continued success in supporting students, employers and communities throughout the region.

@Today we were at Holyrood in Edinburgh for the Scotland launch of the RHA Wellbeing Charter, bringing together MSPs and members for a roundtable and drop-in session on supporting the people who keep road transport moving.

Building on our launches in London in July and Northern session explored how businesses can put wellbeing into practice.

The session included:

• Richard Smith launching the Charter in Scotland and setting out our ambition for long-term improvement across the industry.

• Scott McIntyre discussing practical ways to look after staff and support their wellbeing.

• Kate Walker covering diabetes, the work already underway in Scotland and how it connects with the Charter.

Bringing operators and policymakers together gives us an opportunity to discuss the pressures people face and the practical support that can make a difference.

The Charter supports everyone who keeps road transport moving – drivers, technicians, planners, office teams and business leaders.

Built around six pillars – learning and development, mental wellbeing, leadership and resilience, connecting with others, exercise, and food and nutrition – the Charter aims to deliver one million moments of improvement over ten years.

More than 3,800 have already signed up. We’re encouraging more businesses and colleagues to join them and turn that commitment into practical action.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Holyrood today. Our Wales launch follows on 2 December as we continue building support across all four nations.

Make your wellbeing pledge: wellbeing.rha.uk.net

#RHACampaigns #RHAMembership #Wellbeing

Pleased to attend the @RHANews launch of its Wellbeing Charter in Parliament yesterday.

The road haulage sector is vital to Scotland's economy, and supporting the health and wellbeing of the workforce is crucial to its long-term success.

A welcome initiative focused on the d moving. 🚛

Dumfries and Galloway College generating £142m for economy, report finds holyrood.com/news/view,dumf…

I was delighted to sponsor @DandGCollege's Parliamentary Event last week.

The college is a vital engine for skills, economic growth and community wellbeing across Dumfries and Galloway, generating an impressive £12 in economic and wellbeing benefits for every £1 of public ries and Galloway College continues to prove that a rural postcode should never limit ambition or opportunity, and I look forward to seeing its continued success in supporting students, employers and communities throughout the region.

Always happy to show my support for @NFUStweets!

Thank you to @JohnCooperDG for signing CRY's pledge to support a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death to help save young lives #MPSupport4CRY c-r-y.org.uk/my-pledge-mp

Five weeks ago, the most serious riot in a Scottish prison in a decade occurred, and the Government kept it a secret.

The riot involved 30 inmates and required officers from four other prisons to restore order.

There was significant damage caused, and multiple prison officers t.

Yet, it was only because of the BBC that MSPs found out.

Today I questioned the Cabinet Secretary on why the Government withheld this information from MSPs.

It was brilliant to welcome @RussellFindlay1 to Galloway and showcase some of our fantastic rural businesses.

We toured the factory at West Coast Sea Products, met with business leaders @LagganLife and visited Rowan Glen to hear more about their exciting plans for the future.
esent an area with such a strong range of local businesses and to have the opportunity to highlight the hard work they do and the vital contribution they make to our local economy and communities. Supporting and protecting our rural businesses will always be a priority for me.

It was brilliant to welcome @RussellFindlay1 to Galloway and showcase some of our fantastic rural businesses.

We toured the factory at West Coast Sea Products, met with business leaders @LagganLife and visited Rowan Glen to hear more about their exciting plans for the future.
esent an area with such a strong range of local businesses and to have the opportunity to highlight the hard work they do and the vital contribution they make to our local economy and communities. Supporting and protecting our rural businesses will always be a priority for me.

The Scottish Conservatives will always stand with the people who live and work across rural Scotland👇

My thanks @fincarson (nice hairnet bro) for welcoming me to the stunning Galloway coast.

Grateful to visit vibrant and important rural businesses:

✅ West Coast Sea Products
✅ Laggan wedding venue
✅ Rowan Glen yoghurt