Mairi McAllan rules herself out of SNP leadership race SNP MSP Mairi McAllan has ruled herself out of the party's leadership race. The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023
Rising star Màiri McAllan 'considering SNP leadership bid' RISING SNP star Máiri McAllan is considering whether to enter the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as party leader and first minister, The National… The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon's successor as SNP leader? Six candidates for top job The out-going First Minister refused to say who she would prefer to take over from her. Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023
Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister? NICOLA Sturgeon has announced that she will step down as First Minister after more than eight years. The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023
High hopes and loophole fears as Scots hunting legislation updated ‘THE result of the motion 7600 in the name of Mairi McAllan is Yes, 90, and No, 30. There were no abstentions. The motion is therefore agreed and… The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2023
‘Monumental day’ as Holyrood passes new laws on hunting with dogs NEW laws introducing further restrictions on hunting with dogs have been passed by Holyrood, with animal welfare campaigners hailing it as a… The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023
Hunting wild animals with dogs has 'no place in modern Scotland' says minister THE use of dogs to hunt and kill wild animals has “no place in modern Scotland”, the environment minister has said. The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023
Hunting with dogs has 'no place in modern Scotland' says SNP government minister Mairi McAllan spoke out ahead of this week's final vote on legislation which aims to close loopholes in current laws on hunting practices. Daily Record · Jan 22, 2023
Minister hails 'world-famous' right to roam at event marking 20-year milestone ENVIRONMENT Minister Mairi McAllan joined outdoor communities at Holyrood to celebrate 20 years of Scottish access rights. The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2023
Scotland should be 'justifiably proud' of forestry sector that 'punches above weight' Mairi McAllan made the comments in the foreword of a newly published report on the progress being made on Scotland’s Forestry Strategy 2019-2029. The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022
Lanarkshire MSP urges constituents to shop local this winter Máiri McAllan marked Small Business Saturday by attending the Discover Lanark 'Made in Lanark Festive Market Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022
Ditch fossil fuels to reach energy targets - Scottish environment minister Mairi McAllan is speaking today at the crucial COP27 climate conference Insider UK · Nov 15, 2022
Political instability is biggest threat to Scotland's net zero transition, study says POLITICAL instability is the biggest threat to Scotland’s net-zero transition, a report has revealed. The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2022
MSPs urged to close loopholes in new fox hunting legislation MSPS have been urged to vote to close loopholes in proposed new fox hunting laws. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2022
Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022 'No way back for greyhound racing in Rutherglen', says area's MSP Clare Haughey has said she does not want the sport to return
The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2022 Cairngorms sawmill loses fight to stay open as owners confirm site's fate Officials have blamed the closure of the site, one of the oldest of the group’s seven sawmills across the UK, on a "global downturn across…
Daily Record · Jul 21, 2022 Minister learns of trust's Net Zero ambitions Mairi McAllan was invited by Linlithgow MSP, Fiona Hyslop, to meet with the Linlithgow Community Development Trust to learn more about their environmental work in the community.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2022 Scottish Government warns of ‘existential’ environmental threats The world faces “threats of existential proportions”, a Scottish minister has said following warnings that 90 per cent of Atlantic plankton may…
Insider UK · Jul 4, 2022 Government to consult on plans to transform land ownership in rural Scotland Proposed measures include the creation of a public interest test for transfers of large-scale landholdings
The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2022 Consultation launched on plans to transform land ownership in Scotland THE Scottish Government has unveiled “transformative” proposals to address long-standing land ownership concerns.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2022 Gene-editing bill should not ‘force products on Scotland’, says minister A BILL that would ease regulations around gene editing in the food sector should not “force products on Scotland”, a minister has said.
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022 Gene-editing Bill should not ‘force products on Scotland’, says minister An impact assessment said gene-edited goods will be able to be sold elsewhere in the UK if the changes are made.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2022 Emergency scheme to combat water shortages caused by climate change launched AN emergency scheme to combat water shortages caused by climate change has been introduced by the Scottish Government.
Daily Record · May 26, 2022 Popular Lanarkshire walking route re-opened after major renovation project The Bizzyberry Path in Biggar now has better accessibility for people with limited mobility.
Daily Record · May 13, 2022 Tourism boost as Ayrshire beach is reborn after securing bathing water status Barassie beach in Troon has been awarded bathing water status by SEPA after proving it was ready for visitors to take a dip.