Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that decisions about how to spend a £1.1m windfall in Argyll and Bute  must prioritise the long-term sustainability of its coastal communities.

The Argyll & Bute Growth Deal is the next step towards completing the UK Government's ambitious City and Growth deals programme in Scotland.

Strengthening the Scottish economy is a key priority for the UK Government.

Free training is available for local businesses in everything from book keeping to social media and video production.

Argyll & Bute Council’s Business Gateway Service delivers training designed to help businesses start-up and grow.

A Highlands and Islands MSP has expressed amazement after it was revealed that the Scottish Government failed to make a single award of Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) to businesses in Argyll and Bute in the last three years.

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is to question the Scottish Government about the loss of Islay’s scheduled air service to Edinburgh. Mr Cameron has pledged to act after Loganair took the decision to cut the route less than six months after inaugurating the service.

I was back in Tarbert recently speaking to my constituents on the doorstep about numerous local concerns including the need for more housing in the village and better maintenance of current local social housing.

Immense progress has been made in delivering affordable housing in Argyll and Bute, with plans to build 900 homes across our rural constituency picking up pace.

I was delighted to be given the opportunity to serve Argyll and Bute in my new position as Policy Lead for Economic Growth at the most recent council meeting.

Commenting on news that the linkspan at Gourock is to be closed until further notice Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said:

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP must do more to tackle rising crime in Argyll and Bute.