Shetland
Wishart speaks at first stage of Crofting Bill
Beatrice Wishart emphasised the importance of crofting to Shetland and the Highlands and Islands, and the need for wider reform.
13 Jan 2026
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Shetland
Wishart responds to Scottish Government budget announcement 2026-27
Beatrice Wishart has responded to the Scottish Government’s budget announcement 2026-27 after the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Shona Robison MSP’s Ministerial Statement this afternoon (Tuesday 13th January 2026).
13 Jan 2026
Shetland
Wishart calls for Crown Estate devolution to SIC
Beatrice Wishart has called for the land and sea surrounding Shetland and managed by Crown Estate Scotland to be devolved to Shetland Islands Council.
9 Jan 2026
Shetland
Wishart condemns SNP economic link quota increase
Beatrice Wishart responds to news that the Scottish Government will increase the Scottish Economic Link licence policy for the pelagic fleet from a combined 55% of 8 species to the additional measures of 70% for mackerel and 70% for herring.
19 Dec 2025
Shetland
Halved entitlement: Wishart calls for SNP Government to explain unfairness
Beatrice Wishart has today (Thursday 11th December 2025) questioned the Cabinet Secretary for Transport on the withdrawal of shared cabins on the NorthLink service and the impact on concessionary voucher entitlement.
11 Dec 2025
Shetland
Wishart stands up for fish farming jobs
Beatrice Wishart has highlighted the importance of the salmon farming industry to job creation.
11 Dec 2025