Islands
This Cross-party group's purpose:
To provide a forum for the discussion of issues relevant to Scotland’s islands and the residents of island communities, and to improve links between the Scottish Parliament and island communities
Next meeting
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The next meeting of the CPG will be held on Wednesday 28 February at 13.00 to 13.30 onlineGet in touch
If you want to get in touch, you can contact Jamie Paterson
Tagh raon-ama: The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP
Post-d: James.Paterson@parliament.scot
Involved in the group
MSPs, individuals and organisations who participate in and support this group.
Facal-luirg
Jamie Halcro Johnston
Convener
Party: Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for: Highlands and Islands (Region)
Alasdair Allan
Deputy Convener
Party: Scottish National Party
MSP for: Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Constituency)
Beatrice Wishart
Deputy Convener
Party: Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for: Shetland Islands (Constituency)
Ariane Burgess
Member
Party: Scottish Green Party
MSP for: Highlands and Islands (Region)
Finlay Carson
Member
Party: Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for: Galloway and West Dumfries (Constituency)
Rhoda Grant
Member
Party: Scottish Labour
MSP for: Highlands and Islands (Region)
Liam McArthur
Member
Party: Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for: Orkney Islands (Constituency)
Edward Mountain
Member
Party: Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for: Highlands and Islands (Region)
Graham Simpson
Member
Party: Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for: Central Scotland (Region)
Non MSP Individuals
James Paterson, Office of Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP (Interim Secretary)Kenny Macleod
Ida Holmstrom
Ian MacFarlane
Donnie MacInnes
Murdo MacLean
Eoin MacNeil
Joanna Peteranna
Gail Robertson
Neil McCrirrick
Naomi Bremner
Tracy Mayo
Alana Macinnes
Marie Campbell
Organisations
Argyll & Bute CouncilArgyll & Bute HSCP
Arran Community Council
Arran CVS
Arran Development Trust
Bòrd na Gàidhlig
Breasclete Community Council
Caledonian Maritime Assets LTD
Calmac Ferries LTD
Coll Community Council
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Creative Scotland
Development Trusts Association Scotland
EMEC
European Rural Community Alliance
Ferries Community Board
Harris Voluntary Service
HIE
Highland Council
Hitrans
Islay Community Council
Isle of Luing Community Trust
James Hutton Institute
Mull & Iona Community Trust
Mull & Iona Ferry Committee
NFUS
North Yell Development Council
Orkney Islands Council
Raasay Development Trust
Reflex Orkney
Rousay Egilsay & Wyre Development Trust
RSPB
Scottish Islands Federation
Scottish Rural Action
Scottish Rural & Islands Transport Community
Scottish Women’s Convention
Shetland Fishermen’s Association
Shetland Islands Council
SRUC
Taste of Arran
UHI
Ullapool Harbour
University of Aberdeen
Visit Arran
Visit Scotland