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Deputy First Minister John Swinney returned to the isles this weekend as part of the by-election campaign trail. The SNP politician said his party's candidate Tom Wills "has run a positive and upbeat campaign". The Perthshire North MSP's visit is the second in a matter of weeks, and follows cl... Read more...
Greater focus needs to be placed on the benefits behind Scotland remaining part of the UK, according to a former deputy first minister visiting the isles this week. Jim Wallace, who served over the years as both MP and MSP for the Liberal Democrats, insists there remains "no appetite" for Scottis... Read more...
Former isles MP Jim Wallace has received an honorary degree from the Open University. He was one of three people judged to have made exceptional contributions to society, the others being Highlands & Islands Enterprise chairman Willy Roe and health service promoter John Dow. (more…... Read more...