To help the SNP win Inverness and Nairn in May, visit www.emmaroddick.scot/campaign, where you can donate, volunteer, and share your thoughts with me on local priorities. The SNP and independence are the best way forward for Inverness & Nairn.

Happy holidays from the Office of Emma Roddick MSP! My office is now closed until the 6th of January to give my team a well-deserved break over the festive period. We look forward to continuing to work hard for you in 2026. Find helplines at: emmaroddick.scot/202...

I'm here to help - including BSL users. I spoke in the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee debate on its BSL inquiry yesterday 👇

The Nairn Bypass is an urgent and necessary project and I've continued to press the Transport Secretary for timescales, including in a debate yesterday 👇 📰 Read more: emmaroddick.scot/202...

💛 I've been out and about with local SNP activists, knocking as many doors as I can, speaking to locals in Inverness & Nairn about their priorities. 📋 If I haven't got to you yet, I'd still love to hear from you. You can share your views at www.emmaroddick.scot/vote

Norway used its energy wealth to build one of the most prosperous and fair societies in the world. Scotland can do it too, with the fresh start of independence. Get involved: snp.org/energy

I had a fantastic Friday, getting formally adopted by Inverness & Nairn SNP as the local candidate! We raised money for the campaign and were treated to poetry by Myra Ross. 💛 Thanks to all who joined. If you'd like to get involved, please visit: www.emmaroddick.scot/campaign

I've got my flu jab 💉 have you? Flu can be serious, especially for older people and those with underlying conditions. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and our NHS over the winter period 💙🏥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Find out more: www.nhsinform.scot/flu

The SNP campaign to retain Inverness & Nairn has well and truly kicked off! To help out, visit www.emmaroddick.scot/campaign, where you can donate, volunteer, and share your thoughts on local priorities. The SNP and independence are the best way forward for Inverness & Nairn. 💛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

As the cold sets in, many people need support. I've added some extra information to my Cost of Living support page with info that may be able to help you over winter: emmaroddick.scot/cos... If I can assist, please reach out - I'm here to help.

A guide to reporting hazardous leaves 🍂 for cyclists in the highlands #ClearToRide highlandcycle campaign.org/reporting-hazardous-leaves/

As the winter sets in, I have renewed calls for a social tariff on energy bills. Read more in my National piece here: www.thenational.scot...

We’re proposing a social tariff that could save some households up to £700 a year. Good read here from @emmaroddicksnp.bsky.social 👇 www.thenational.scot/politics/256...

I am grateful to those who reached out about Inverness Women's Aid funding. Like many of you, I know intimately how vital these services are. On Monday, I spoke with IWA and wrote to the Highland Council, councillor colleagues, & the Scottish Government to see what can be done.

One of my most difficult cases was when a brave wee girl came forward to share that she had been abused, but her mother still had to let her spend unsupervised time with the alleged abuser. I asked ScotGov about this today (1/2)

The Fireworks Act could prevent a lot of distress and harm to animals, if the government brought forward restrictions on sale and use - per calls from animal welfare charities. I asked the First Minister about this and will follow up with written correspondence to keep making the case. 🐱 🎆

For World Mental Health Day earlier this month, I shared the story of my mannequin, Body of Work, and how he came to be, via Centred. Read more on my website: emmaroddick.scot/202...

📅 October's over! November is already shaping up to be hectic - but here's a quick look back first.

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Thanks to @emmaroddicksnp.bsky.social for raising the impact of fireworks on animals at First Minister's Questions. The delay to the licensing aspect of the Fireworks Act is hugely frustrating. The suffering animals continue to endure is deeply upsetting: www.onekind.org/blog/firewor...

It was fantastic to get confirmation from the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action @gillianamartin.bsky.social this week that new guidance has been published to ensure communities get first dibs when it comes to sites on public land due for repowering. Read more: emmaroddick.scot/202...

Chilly canvass session in Auldearn this weekend - thanks to everyone who took the time to chat, and our hardy, hardworking SNP activists. Conversations ranged from housing and energy prices to the bizarreness of Scottish football!

This Challenge Poverty Week, I'm very aware that people are struggling for all sorts of reasons. From energy advice to mental health support in your area, I've pulled together some local support here: emmaroddick.scot/cos...

Huge highlights this week, between the Housing Bill passing and getting to see the new Nairn Academy take shape. I've kept trying to push issues forward between parliamentary business, meeting with locals and pursuing casework.

Ahead of #WorldAnimalDay tomorrow, Blue would like to remind you: 1. It's all about her 2. The SSPCA works hard to ensure all animals in Scotland, including wee rescued Blue, live the best lives possible 3. The SSPCA needs to know she doesn't get enough Dreamies 🐈‍⬛

Meet "Body of Work", who will be part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival exhibit at Eden Court, which I've taken part in through Centred. Body of Work struggles with the physical impacts of his mental illness, but his "just a crutch" medication helps him to create beautiful things anyway.

It was such a treat to walk around the Nairn Academy construction site with Balfour Beatty and the Highland Council - with fewer than 300 days to handover, it's so exciting to see the school take shape! This is a huge investment by the SNP Government and there's great excitement about it.

The Housing Bill has passed! 🥳 It has been so special as someone with experience of homelessness to take part in hours of debate on amendments, including my own which passed unanimously. This is a huge win for tenants & a crucial step towards tackling Scotland's housing emergency. @snp.org

What a month! The Housing Bill was always going to mean a busy few weeks: September saw lots of legislating as well as getting out and about between parliamentary sittings. 📰 Read more in my monthly newsletter: mailchi.mp/a33928815...

A lot of this week was dedicated to voting on and debating amendments to the Housing Bill - something I've been looking forward to since my election. I've also got out and about in Inverness, at street football, the Crofting CPG, and the Loch Ness Marathon 🏃‍♀️

As MSP for the Highlands & Islands, I'm here to help. Reach out any time using the contact details below - whether you need help with something, want to know more about my position on a particular policy, or just want to make me aware of an issue, I’ll be glad to hear from you.

This was a big week in Parliament, with the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill passing. I also led my own debate on the intensity and frequency of wildfires, and questioned government on healthcare and children's rights.

It was an honour to join MECOPP's 25th birthday celebrations between parliamentary business this week, and be asked to speak. This organisation does incredible work recognising and supporting carers from racialised minority backgrounds and I'll always do what I can to support its amazing team.

Done responsibly, tourism can be beneficial. But we need people to live in the region more than we need tourists. We need vibrant, thriving communities, with families, young people, and skilled workers making the Highlands their home. ✍️ My latest blog: emmaroddick.scot/202...

I'm sorry not to be able to meet constituents who have gathered for the Climate Mass Lobby at Dynamic Earth. However, I am stuck inside for good reason: pushing for more action on preventing and tackling wildfires, given the increase in frequency and intensity.

There’s been an increase in the number and intensity of wildfires in recent years - we’ve all seen it. 🌳😨 @emmaroddicksnp.bsky.social will lead a debate on this in Parliament this afternoon. Watch here after 12.45pm - www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meet...

Really gutting that Labour & Tories chose to vote against this important bill today. Happily, it passed anyway. Not Proven has been abolished, a specialist court will handle rape and sexual assault cases, and victims will be better supported thanks to the changes made by the @snp.org government.

I've loved having the Tool Library in the Carse - happily, it's not moving too far down the road! I came by for its last big open day in Telford Retail Park for the Climate Festival. The team is always looking for volunteers - invernesstoollibrary...

The reason I wanted to get involved in politics, the reason I keep going, and the reason I am who I am, is homelessness. I'll take any opportunity to help end it in Scotland, including working with the incredible Crisis team. Looking forward to the final stage of the Housing Bill very soon 🏠 ❤️

This week brought a few opportunities to get involved in debates and speak about Highlands and Islands industry and transport services. Back home, I had some lovely chats at events and delivering newspapers to communities in Merkinch, South Kessock, and the Carse.

As MSP for the Highlands & Islands, I'm here to help. Reach out any time using the contact details below - whether you need help with something, want to know more about my position on a particular policy, or just want to make me aware of an issue, I’ll be glad to hear from you.

🚂 Rail improvements have wide-ranging impact. As well as welcoming the huge progress this session on rail, from nationalising ScotRail to the new Inverness Airport station, I outlined the need to continue to make improvements and support key industries to move their freight onto the railway.

When a child's in hospital, the last thing parents and carers should have to worry about is how they'll afford to be there. I've heard from Highlands & Islands families about the huge costs involved. The Young Patient's Family Fund is a compassionate way to ease that pressure.

🥀 Labour's National Insurance hike and failure to tackle energy costs has been hitting businesses and charities, including in the Highlands and Islands, hard. I asked the Scottish Government to join me in calling for the UK Government to reverse these policies 👇

It was such an honour to celebrate Headway Highland's 25th anniversary and to meet so many of the people who make this charity a lifeline, supporting people living with an acquired brain injury.

🏰 It's great to see a variety of roles out for recruitment ahead of the Inverness Castle opening to the public later this year. If you're keen to play a part in this exciting new chapter for Inverness and the Highlands, take a look here: invernesscastle.scot...

The first week back in Parliament is always busy, trying to balance getting stuck into business and raising issues that people came to speak to me about over my summer surgeries. From Palestine to crofting, waterways to child poverty, there's been a lot to get through... 👇

I joined Highland Palestine in Inverness yesterday, welcoming the First Minister's statement. I'm proud Scotland took a strong stance this week, acting where we can and encouraging the UK Gov to do more to end the suffering. Scotland does not want to be complicit in a genocide.

As MSP for the Highlands & Islands, I'm here to help. Constituents can reach out any time using the contact details below - whether you need help with something, want to know more about my position on policy, or just want me to be aware of an issue, I’ll be glad to hear from you.

I really enjoyed my visit to the Inverness Creative Academy with @sca-n.bsky.social, who arranged for me to meet with a lot of local artists and discuss what contemporary art means.