SNP criticised for closure of Jedburgh information centre Thursday, 28 March, 2024 SNP agency Visit Scotland announced on Wednesday they would close all 25 visitor information centres across Scotland, including the Jedburgh location. This is bad news for Jedburgh and deeply unhelpful to efforts to increase tourism, especially repeat visitors, to the Borders. The SNP must explain to local businesses what impact this will have on the experience that visitors receive. Humza Yousaf... Local News
John Lamont MP visits Kelso business Abbey Tool 26th April 2023 Visiting brilliant local employers is one of the best parts of being the Scottish Borders MP. I recently had the pleasure of meeting one of those thriving... Local News
John Lamont MP calls for 200 more student places at Borders College 25th April 2023 It’s vital that we support Borders College to provide opportunities for young people and fill local skills gaps for businesses. But this year, Borders College... Local News
Local journalist honoured at Number 10 reception 25th April 2023 Last week, Number 10 Downing Street hosted the Local Media Champions reception to celebrate local journalists from across the United Kingdom and thank them for... Local News
Local MP praises innovative Brussel sprout business in Borders 24th April 2023 I recently had the pleasure of visiting R&K Drysdales near Cockburnspath. During the visit, I received a tour of the plant and learnt more about their... Local News
Why we must extend the Borders Railway 20th April 2023 One of the most pressing issues facing Borders residents is the lack of access to reliable and efficient public transport. I am regularly contacted by local... Local News
Promoting Borders export opportunities during New York Tartan Week trip 19th April 2023 I was honoured to represent Scotland at the annual Tartan Week parade through New York City last week, where I donned the Doddie Weir tartan to march through... Local News
Borders mums band together to reopen Duns nursery 18th April 2023 A group of mums have managed to reopen a Duns nursery that was expected to close. The new Duns Community Nursery opened on 3 April after parents set up a not... Local News
New Hike and Bike Hub is a great addition to the community 7th April 2023 The new Hike and Bike Hub in Galashiels is doing fantastic work to promote active travel across the Scottish Borders. The hub on Channel Street in Galashiels is... Local News
Humza Yousaf is out of touch with the real priorities of the people of the Borders 7th April 2023 By John Lamont MP Last week, despite convincing only one in three SNP members that he was the right man for the job, Humza Yousaf was nominated as the SNP Party... Local News