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Emma Roddick MSP
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SNP MSP for the Highlands & Islands 💛 | she/her | ♿️🏳️‍🌈 | Caley Thistle fan, Whovian & feminist | Owned by a cat 🐈 | Some posts by staff
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The Fireworks Act could prevent a lot of distress and harm to animals, if the government brought forward restrictions on sale and use - per calls from animal welfare charities.

I asked the First Minister about this and will follow up with written correspondence to keep making the case. 🐱 🎆
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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For World Mental Health Day earlier this month, I shared the story of my mannequin, Body of Work, and how he came to be, via Centred.

Read more on my website: emmaroddick.scot/202...
Emma grins, hand on the arm of a mannequin which is taller than her, all painted blue with gold lettering that details physical symptoms of mental illness (like migraine, palpitations, and diarrhoea). Overset text reads, in a quote from Emma, "Something "all in your head" can be as debilitating as something all in your stomach, and medication which can transform lives is not "just a crutch"
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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November 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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📅 October's over! November is already shaping up to be hectic - but here's a quick look back first.
Emma smiles and looks to the side in a cobblestone bus stop. Overset text reads "Emma Roddick MSP for the Highlands and Islands. Now that October is over, here's some of what I got up to in the last month" Emma stands with three men wearing SNP lanyards and hi-vis vests. Overset text reads "campaigning with SNP activists. I've been out and about on the doors, picking up casework and chatting about what folk want to see change locally and nationally. I have been joined by SNP activists helping to make the case for independence" Emma stands with four others on a rural building site, all wearing full-length yellow PPE and hard hards. Overset text reads "seeing progress on A9 dualling. The team at Balfour Beatty took me on a tour of sites around the Tomatin-Moy section of the A9 dualling. I've loved seeing the progress made every time I pass through the area." Emma and the First Minister stand at the Bught Park pitches, a crowd visible. Overset text reads "Supporting shinty. I was glad to be joined by the First Minister at Bught Park to watch the Shinty-Hurling international .He spoke about the importance of the relationship between Scotland and Ireland, and of the game of shinty to our culture and sports landscape.
November 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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It was fantastic to get confirmation from the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action @gillianamartin.bsky.social this week that new guidance has been published to ensure communities get first dibs when it comes to sites on public land due for repowering.

Read more: emmaroddick.scot/202...
Emma Roddick smiles with the firth behind her, standing in Ardersier. Overset text reads "NEW: Scottish Government announces priority access for community energy projects" Another shot shows Emma looking across the water. Overset text reads, in a quotation from Emma Roddick MSP, "We must move beyond treating communities as hosts for infrastructure, and empower them to become owners and partners in projects that deliver lasting local benefits"
October 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Chilly canvass session in Auldearn this weekend - thanks to everyone who took the time to chat, and our hardy, hardworking SNP activists. Conversations ranged from housing and energy prices to the bizarreness of Scottish football!
Emma holds a clipboard with the snp logo on a bright yellow background. Standing around her are three men wearing SNP hi-vis vests or lanyards. They are all on a road in a quiet-looking village, and there are grey clouds in the sky, though it's not raining or snowing. Behind them is a stone wall, behind which is a hill with various trees.
October 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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This Challenge Poverty Week, I'm very aware that people are struggling for all sorts of reasons. From energy advice to mental health support in your area, I've pulled together some local support here: emmaroddick.scot/cos...
Emma stands wearing a burgundy coat and patterned cream and brown blouse on Grant Street, Inverness. Overset text reads "Cost-of-living support available in the Highlands and Islands"
October 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Huge highlights this week, between the Housing Bill passing and getting to see the new Nairn Academy take shape.

I've kept trying to push issues forward between parliamentary business, meeting with locals and pursuing casework.
Emma stands on the Infirmary Bridge, smiling with her hair in her face. Text reads "A look back at this week. Visited the new Nairn Academy site. Voted for the Housing Bill at Stage 3. Met with the Highland Council about Drummond School concerns. Chatted to Helpful Hugs about how I can help support efforts to help parents with kids in hospital. Attended a roundtable with EIS about further and higher education workers
October 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Ahead of #WorldAnimalDay tomorrow, Blue would like to remind you:
1. It's all about her
2. The SSPCA works hard to ensure all animals in Scotland, including wee rescued Blue, live the best lives possible
3. The SSPCA needs to know she doesn't get enough Dreamies 🐈‍⬛
Emma, face out of shot, wears a brown cardigan and in her arms is a fluffy, grey cat with yellow eyes, looking very comfortable. Blue, the grey cat, sits back on a bed covered by a cream patterned duvet. Her toe beans are visible. In the background is a bookcase and a TV with a screensaver on. Emma takes a selfie on her sofa, with Blue sitting and facing the other way obstinately. In the background is a turntable. Next to Blue on the sofa is a cushion with a TARDIS design.
October 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Meet "Body of Work", who will be part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival exhibit at Eden Court, which I've taken part in through Centred.

Body of Work struggles with the physical impacts of his mental illness, but his "just a crutch" medication helps him to create beautiful things anyway.
Emma takes a selfie with a mannequin, which has been painted in glossy blue and had light grey joggers placed on him. Written in gold across his face, arms, and chest are physical symptoms of mental illness, including: palpitations, fatigue, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, neck pain, migraine, insomnia, blushing. Emma grins in a black and white stripy t-shirt. The mannequin on his own - this time, it is clearer to see the paintbrush he holds in his right hand, and the crutch in his left, which is covered in empty pill packets. Another angle shows the mannequin holding up his paintbrush. On his arm is written: "shivers, muscle aches, loss of fine motor skills" A close-up of the mannequin's crutch shows the packaging of various medications used to treat anxiety and depression.
October 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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It was such a treat to walk around the Nairn Academy construction site with Balfour Beatty and the Highland Council - with fewer than 300 days to handover, it's so exciting to see the school take shape!

This is a huge investment by the SNP Government and there's great excitement about it.
Emma walks in a group, all wearing hard hats in yellow and white, and steel toed boots, walking towards the camera and away from a school building site in the background. Emma takes a selfie in her yellow "Balfour Beatty" hat and hi-vis vest, next to a sign that says "Nairn Academy, 300 Days to Handover" - the numbers are swappable. Six people including Emma pose in front of the school building in their hi-vis, grinning between heras fencing. Inside the school, there are exposed beams and lots of plant with workers in the background getting on with various jobs. The group grins again.
October 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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The Housing Bill has passed! 🥳

It has been so special as someone with experience of homelessness to take part in hours of debate on amendments, including my own which passed unanimously.

This is a huge win for tenants & a crucial step towards tackling Scotland's housing emergency. @snp.org
Emma stands in the Parliament chamber, grinning and wearing a red blazer. The subtitle reads "Stage 3 Proceedings: Housing (Scotland) Bill". Overset text next to a green tick says "The Housing Bill has passed"
September 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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I enjoy drafting my newsletter at the end of each month and deciding what to include. Remember you can subscribe and view all past editions on my website, www.emmaroddick.scot/newsletter
September 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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It's more difficult some weeks than others to find time, but despite having to send apologies to some events - like the Climate Mass Lobby held at the same time as my wildfire debate - I fit in plenty of catch-ups with constituents & campaign groups.
Emma cuts a cake alongside a man cutting another beside her. Overset text reads "read more in my monthly newsletter at emmaroddick.scot/newsletter
September 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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What a month! The Housing Bill was always going to mean a busy few weeks: September saw lots of legislating as well as getting out and about between parliamentary sittings.

📰 Read more in my monthly newsletter: mailchi.mp/a33928815...
Four photos show Emma with Scotland Demands Better, 999 Day, Scotland for Decrim, and See Beyond the Lives Scotland campaign signs. Overset text reads "Engaging with campaigns. Post-recess is always a busy time in Parliament - I was glad to catch up with national organisations and some constituents at events in Holyrood." Emma grins, holding a correx board that reads "I'm in to end homelessness in Scotland". Overset text reads "Changing housing law. I reached agreement with government on collecting data about what private landlords are charging for rents. I believe this will be critical to making better policy and law in future. Emma stands with four other people in the tool library. Overset text reads "Dropping by local events. The Tool Library's Climate Awareness morning was a good opportunity to catch up with this team which is going from strength to strength. I look forward to visiting its new premises at New Start very soon." Emma wears headphones, standing on the pavement of a housing estate and holding up a newspaper, with the heading "Emma Roddick MSP" and headline "Championing Merkinch". Overset text reads "Getting out and about. I've enjoyed knocking doors in the area and delivering my newspaper to communities in Merkinch, South Kessock, and the Carse. I'll be out again in Nairn this week!"
September 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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A lot of this week was dedicated to voting on and debating amendments to the Housing Bill - something I've been looking forward to since my election.
I've also got out and about in Inverness, at street football, the Crofting CPG, and the Loch Ness Marathon 🏃‍♀️
Emma wears red, speaking at a lectern. Text reads "a look back at this week. Amended the Housing Bill, improving data collection. Attended the Crofting CPG in Inverness. Joined ICT Community Development & SFA for football in Falcon Square on UEFA Grassroots Week. Met with government to speak about education, housing, and health. Went along to the Loch Ness Marathon to cheer on participants; talk to volunteers & staff
September 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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As MSP for the Highlands & Islands, I'm here to help. Reach out any time using the contact details below - whether you need help with something, want to know more about my position on a particular policy, or just want to make me aware of an issue, I’ll be glad to hear from you.
Emma smiles in an oversized cream coat, standing next to the railway line at Nairn Train Station. Overset text reads "Here to help - contact me at any time if I can be of assistance. Email: emma.roddick.msp@parliament.scot. Phone: 01463 563036. Facebook, Instagram, X, Bluesky, TikTok, YouTube: @EmmaRoddickSNP.
September 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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This was a big week in Parliament, with the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill passing. I also led my own debate on the intensity and frequency of wildfires, and questioned government on healthcare and children's rights.
Emma grins in a cream coat, next to a railway. Text reads "A look back at this week. Led a debate on tackling and preventing wildfires. Met with trade union reps. Questioned government on upholding children's rights under UNCRC, and on healthcare in Skye. Voted with a majority of MSPs to pass the Victims Bill, abolishing Not Proven. Spoke at MECOPP's 25th birthday celebrations, recognising the contribution of carers
September 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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It was an honour to join MECOPP's 25th birthday celebrations between parliamentary business this week, and be asked to speak.
This organisation does incredible work recognising and supporting carers from racialised minority backgrounds and I'll always do what I can to support its amazing team.
Emma stands between James and Maggie from MECOPP, all three wearing business attire. Behind them on the wall are felted paintings, and Emma holds a cup of orange juice. There are large windows behind them, showing trees outside, and backs of heads are visible in the busy room between. Emma, in a red blazer with a black top that has roses on it, gestures as she speaks at a lectern with a microphone. She looks up, apparently addressing a crowd seated high up. Emma and Jim from MECOPP both cut a cake each, holding large knives and grinning.
September 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Done responsibly, tourism can be beneficial. But we need people to live in the region more than we need tourists.

We need vibrant, thriving communities, with families, young people, and skilled workers making the Highlands their home.

✍️ My latest blog: emmaroddick.scot/202...
Emma stands on Castle Street, Inverness, in a burgundy coat, purple trousers, and a creamy blouse. Overset text reads "We need people to live here more than we need tourists - Emma Roddick MSP"
September 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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I'm sorry not to be able to meet constituents who have gathered for the Climate Mass Lobby at Dynamic Earth.

However, I am stuck inside for good reason: pushing for more action on preventing and tackling wildfires, given the increase in frequency and intensity.
September 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Really gutting that Labour & Tories chose to vote against this important bill today.

Happily, it passed anyway. Not Proven has been abolished, a specialist court will handle rape and sexual assault cases, and victims will be better supported thanks to the changes made by the @snp.org government.
Background image shows two people holding hands in a gesture of support. Bold white text reads: "Our reforms to Scotland's Justice System will: Abolish the 'not proven' verdict; Create a new sexual offences court; Strengthen victims' rights and transparency; Establish an independent Victims &Witnesses Commissioner:" A small banner along the bottom contains the SNP imprint: promoted by Scottish National Party, Gordon Lamb House, 3 Jackson's Entry, Edinburgh, EH8 8PJ
September 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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I've loved having the Tool Library in the Carse - happily, it's not moving too far down the road!

I came by for its last big open day in Telford Retail Park for the Climate Festival. The team is always looking for volunteers - invernesstoollibrary...
Emma stands with four people, the two on either end wearing "Inverness Tool Library" aprons. In front of the group, which is smiling at the camera, is a table with various tools on it and another with branded tote bags and a sign encouraging people to sign up to volunteer or take part in workshops. Emma looks thoughtfully at a stand which has various posters advertising the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival, 13 September to 8 October. The signs encourage people to eat, grow, share, and be local, and reference action in the Highlands, Orkney, and Shetland.
September 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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The reason I wanted to get involved in politics, the reason I keep going, and the reason I am who I am, is homelessness.

I'll take any opportunity to help end it in Scotland, including working with the incredible Crisis team.

Looking forward to the final stage of the Housing Bill very soon 🏠 ❤️
Emma grins, wearing light brown trousers, a white shirt, and red lipstick. She holds a sign that says "I'm in to end homelessness in Scotland" which is branded with the Crisis logo. Behind her is an empty cupboard.
September 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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This week brought a few opportunities to get involved in debates and speak about Highlands and Islands industry and transport services.
Back home, I had some lovely chats at events and delivering newspapers to communities in Merkinch, South Kessock, and the Carse.
Emma looks to the side, sitting in a white bus stop. Overset text reads "A look back at this week. Took part in Politics Scotland, speaking about the housing crisis and depopulation. Spoke in debates on Scotland's railway and exports. Met with Highland CIC to discuss sustainable tourism, renewables, and related policy needs. Popped along to Inverness Tool Library's open day. Continued to deliver my latest newspaper.
September 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM