Latest News – Martin Whitfield MSP
Visiting ‘home from home’ nursery
Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have visited Caz’s Kiddies in the Country, a nursery service located in Athelstaneford, which was rated ‘very good’ following a recent inspection. They met with the nursery’s owner Carol Middleton, manager Sarah Falconi and some of their team to discuss its operation and the challenges the nursery and the wider early years and childcare sector is currently facing. The parliamentarians were impressed with the high standard of provision at the nursery, which parents described as "caring", "welcoming" and "a home from home" during the unannounced Care Inspectorate Scotland visit. Speaking after the visit [...]
Update on work of Lammermuir Larder
Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have received an update on the latest help and support being provided to people in need in Haddington and the surrounding areas by community food and advice service, The Lammermuir Larder. The volunteer-led community service, which began providing emergency food parcels to local people in 2021, has since expanded its services to become a vital lifeline for those facing financial hardship, food insecurity and social isolation. Based on Church Street in Haddington, the organisation is now working to help address the root causes of food poverty and insecurity by providing advice and support [...]
Martin drops in to intergenerational lunch
Martin Whitfield MSP has visited Dunbar Grammar School's Dinner@DGS intergenerational project to chat to the organisers and participants about the innovative and much-loved initiative. Organised by Kirsty McLuckie, Dinner@DGS involves present and former Dunbar Grammar serving a two course meal prepared by staff to a group of local older people once a week. Visits, talks or entertainment are also provided each week. Martin chatted to Kirsty and some of the young people involved in the project about its origins and the positive difference it makes to the lives of both the older people and the volunteer pupils. Speaking afterwards, Martin [...]
SQA Results Day 2025
Good luck to the nearly 150,000 learners across Scotland who will receive their SQA results on Tuesday 5 August 2025. Whatever happens, Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Results Helpline will be there to offer information, advice and guidance to Scotland’s young people and their parents and carers. You can call the helpline on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 August, 8am to 8pm, and on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 August, 9am to 5pm. You can also find help online at https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/career-help/results-help
Martin’s Recent Motions
Part of Martin's role as a regional MSP is to celebrate and promote the great work of his constituents in his home of East Lothian and South Scotland. MSPs can file motions in Parliament which highlight the successes of individuals and groups within their regions and constituencies. Recently Martin has submitted several motions which seek to bring a national spotlight to the wealth of talent, history and culture in East Lothian and South Scotland. Some of Martin's most recent motions can be found below: A motion celebrating the recognition of Seacliff Beach as the best in Scotland S6M-18258 | Scottish [...]
Visit to Seton Sands Holiday Village
Martin Whitfield MSP and Douglas Alexander MP have visited Seton Sands Holiday Village for an update on some of its latest developments and future plans. They met with General Manager Craig Stevenson who gave them a tour of the facility and introduced them to members of his staff team as well as some guests. The park is the biggest provider of tourist/visitor bedrooms in East Lothian with capacity for almost 4,500 guests. It is also one of the county’s biggest private sector employers, with a team of up to 250 at peak times. Speaking after the visit Martin Whitfield MSP said: [...]