The Latest Breaking News from Mairi Gougeon

New independence paper to highlight 'full potential' of Scotland's marine sector

INDEPENDENCE would allow for the “full potential” of Scotland’s marine sector to be unlocked, the Rural Affairs Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

Scottish ministers first hear of trade talks between UK and US through media 

SCOTTISH Government ministers wrote to the UK Government after finding out about possible trade negotiations with the US through media reports.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023

Scottish ministers request clarity from UK Government over US trade talks

Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon and trade minister Richard Lochhead said they had only heard about the talks through the media.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Scottish minister in 'bargaining-chip' warning to Westminster over UK trade deal

MAIRI Gougeon has said that the signing of a new Indo-Pacific trade deal “offers positive elements” but warned the UK Government “not to use…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2023

Woodland creation forestry summit to get planting levels back on track

The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon will chair a forestry summit later in the summer alongside industry leaders for smaller...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2023

Elements of land reform proposals backed in consultation

Almost three quarters back a test for new buyers to assess whether risk would arise that was against the public interest

Insider UK · Jun 2, 2023

Tory MSP faces criticism for use of 'unparliamentary language' towards minister

A TORY MSP has been criticised for using “unparliamentary language” after calling a minister a “hypocrite” during a committee meeting.

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

Scottish minister calls for more engagement on trade deals as post-Brexit pacts come to force

Mairi Gougeon raises concern saying deal would not benefit Scottish producers

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Scottish minister calls for more engagement on trade deals

Rural Affairs Secretary states that UK Government-negotiated deals won't benefit Scottish producers

Insider UK · May 30, 2023

Crown Estate Scotland could buy Highland estates to sell back to local communities

Scottish ministers pushing radical agenda to increase community ownership of large estates

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023