Scotland Needs Real Plan Over Energy Infrastructure Projects Says Carson Wednesday, 11 February, 2026 Scotland needs a clear national energy strategy to avoid the “disproportionate burden” on infrastructure projects in rural areas, according to local constituency MSP Finlay Carson. It does not need another consultation or even a set of high-level ambitions – but a real plan with maps, limits, sequencing and transparent reasoning. Instead the Galloway and West Dumfries MSP insists it should answer... Local News
New Lifeboat On Crest of a Wave Thanks to Lottery funding 11th February 2026 Fleet Bay Inshore Rescue Service is set to splash out – on a new state-of-the-art lifeboat! The new vessel will significantly enhance safety provision across... Local News
Flooding Stories Could Help in Long Run 11th February 2026 It is a terrifying issue that troubles countless communities across our local constituency. Now residents and families are being urged to share their... Local News
Hollywood Star Celebrates SOSE Success 21st January 2026 He became the toast of Holywood thanks to his starring role in the series Outlander. Now the actor Sam Heughan is looking to be drinking in the success, once... Local News
Carson drives practical fix for scallop shell issue 21st January 2026 Finlay Carson MSP has brought forward a simple, practical solution to a decade‑long problem affecting the scallop industry. After working closely with local... Local News
Escape to the Country Plan Welcomed by Carson 19th December 2025 A move that would guarantee all pupils in Scotland access to a week of residential outdoor recreation before they leave school has been warmly welcomed. The... Local News
Carson Quizzes First Minister Over Shock Resignations from Farming Policy Board 19th December 2025 Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson says John Swinney is “burying his head in the sand” over the resignations of three major organisations from the SNP... Local News
Carson Welcomes New Dog Theft Bill 19th December 2025 People who steal dogs will now be targeted under a new Scottish law. The Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill has been introduced by Scottish Conservative MSP Maurice... Local News
Scots Businesses Cannot Take Any More Financial Pain 19th December 2025 Struggling Scots business owners do not need the added burden of an introduction of new non-domestic rates valuations, warns local constituency MSP Finlay... Local News
50mph HGV Speed Limit is a Victory for Common Sense 19th December 2025 Galloway & West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) will now be permitted to travel... Local News
