Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart highlighted the challenges for island and rural primary healthcare in a Scottish Liberal Democrat opposition day debate.
Attended the Up Helly A’ civic reception in Lerwick Town Hall where the freedom of Lerwick for 24 hours was granted to the Guizer Jarl and his squad. Went to the Up Helly A’ Taste of…
Quizzed the Minister for Environment about how the Scottish Budget can invest in the futures of young people in rural and island areas. Pressed the Minister for Public Health on the…
Constituency Surgery Dates Beatrice's next constituency advice surgeries will be: Friday 10 May 2024 12.00 noon to 1.00pm The surgeries will be held in Islesburgh Community Centre,…
Another week of weather-related travel disruption, with flights to Edinburgh cancelled on Tuesday, meant I was once again forced to join Parliamentary proceedings online.
Shetland was brought to a standstill last week by an Arctic blast of bitterly cold weather. Flight disruptions meant I was unable to get to Edinburgh and, like lots of other people, I worked remotely…
Another year is upon us and it has been a case of hitting the ground running on the return of the Parliament after the festive break. This week though has seen great disruption across Shetland with…
Called on the First Minister during FMQs to re-think the broadband voucher scheme due to inflation impacting its real-terms value. Raised the budget gap facing local authorities with the…
What better place to start the first working week of the New Year but standing literally at the top of the country - on Saxa Vord at arguably one of the best views in Shetland.
Raised the significant challenges domestic abuse victims in Shetland face in getting legal aid lawyers with the Minister for Victims and Community Safety. Attended the Cross Party…
