This year marks the tenth anniversary of Scotland achieving Fair Trade Nation status. As part of the celebration of this important milestone, Martin Whitfield MSP has joined parliamentary colleagues and Fair Trade campaigners in re-committing his support for Fair Trade here in Scotland and globally. The Fair Trade pledge is a way for MSPs to [...]
22 to 28 May is Scottish Bus Week, a celebration of Scotland’s bus services. The week aims to promote and raise awareness of bus and coach services and encourage those who have not considered using the bus before to do so. Despite the latest annual transport statistics showing bus passenger numbers across Scotland struggling to [...]
Ahead of the start of Carers Week 2023, Martin Whitfield MSP is backing the campaign's call for carers across the UK to say I CARE on its website to help others to recognise their caring role and raise awareness of the realities of caring and the challenges faced by carers. Carers organisations and any other [...]
To help mark this year’s Scottish Bus Week (22-28 May), Martin Whitfield MSP has visited local operator Prentice of Haddington and declared his support for the campaign and the vital role of local bus services. The South Scotland MSP was joined by East Lothian Council’s Provost and Transport Spokesperson, Cllr John McMillan, who is a [...]
An initiative to demonstrate traditional building skills to young people has been praised by Martin Whitfield MSP. Organised by the Scottish Traditional Building Forum at the Scottish Parliament, the event involved young people working in the industry delivering mini-masterclasses to schoolchildren, including pupils from Galashiels Academy. The demonstration was organised as part of the Build [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP is encouraging businesses, groups and individuals to nominate themselves or others for a prestigious rural award. The Helping it Happen Awards, hosted by Scottish Land & Estates and sponsored by NatureScot, celebrate examples of rural success. Estates, farms, rural businesses, individuals, community groups, charities and projects can all be nominated for awards [...]
Ahead of the start of Scottish Bus Week (22-28 May), Martin Whitfield MSP is highlighting the vital role of local bus services. The week promotes the part buses can play as a solution for tackling many of the challenges we face. These include improving our health, tackling inequalities and climate change, creating green jobs and [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed a new campaign from The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) to help tackle harmful drinking. Made to be Measured aims to raise awareness of the alcohol content of drinks and the recommended weekly guidelines (units). The campaign, aimed at adults in Scotland, highlights that Scotch Whisky is to be savoured and [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP and Daniel Johnson MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Business and Fair Work, recently visited Tarmac’s Dunbar Cement Plant for an update on some of the latest developments at the site. The MSPs were provided with an overview of Tarmac and its national operations, as well as a more detailed look at [...]
Martin Whitfield MSP has welcomed Big College Open Week when Scotland's colleges will be showcasing all they have to offer. A host of exciting activities are taking place throughout the country during the week (27 to 31 March). Organised by the College Development Network (CDN) Marketing and Communications Network, the purpose of the week is [...]
