Finlay Carson MSP Visits Bladnoch Distillery to Discuss Future of Scotch Whisky Industry Monday, 14 July, 2025 Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson has visited Bladnoch Distillery in Wigtownshire to meet with officials from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s iconic whisky sector. During the visit, Mr Carson held discussions with Ellie Carrington, Political Engagement Officer, Claire Dall, Internal Communications, and Dr Nick Savage, Master... Local News
Finlay Carson MSP Hails SkiffieWorlds 2025 as “World-Class Showcase” for Stranraer and Loch Ryan 14th July 2025 Finlay Carson MSP Hails SkiffieWorlds 2025 as “World-Class Showcase” for Stranraer and Loch Ryan Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson has praised the... Local News
Finlay Carson MSP Welcomes Productive Talks with Cabinet Secretary on Reopening Solway Cockle Fishery 9th July 2025 Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson has welcomed a constructive meeting with Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon to discuss the potential reopening... Local News
Carson Calls for Tougher Stance On Seagull Menace 2nd July 2025 Tougher action needs to be taken to tackle the growing scourge of seagulls, Finlay Carson MSP has insisted. He believes NatureScot’s current approach to... Holyrood News
Carson Attacks Latest Health Reform Plans 23rd June 2025 Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson has launched a scathing attack over the Scottish Government’s latest health and social care reform plans. He warned that... Holyrood News
Pressure Must be Maintained on the Scottish Government 12th June 2025 Pressure must be maintained on the Scottish Government to deliver on its commitments to Galloway, according to local constituency MSP Finlay Carson. He believes... Holyrood News
Carson Slams Lorry Park Decision Disgraceful 4th June 2025 The decision to grant permission to create a lorry park at the former Stena Line site at East Pier in Stranraer has been branded "disgraceful" by local... Holyrood News
Classroom Violence Must Be Tackled Says Carson 3rd June 2025 Serious concern has been voiced over the rising tide of violence in Scottish schools. Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson insists more needs to be done to... Local News
National Park Outcome Was Right One Says Carson 29th May 2025 Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson has welcomed the decision not to designate Galloway as Scotland’s next national park. He said the outcome was the “right... Holyrood News
Dumfries and Galloway Should Not Be Energy Sacrifice Zones Says Carson 28th May 2025 If the Scottish Government is serious about expanding community energy then it must reform the planning system to give local voices real power, according to... Holyrood News