Highlands and Islands Regional Assembly

The assembly is designed to provide all regional members with the opportunity to share their perspectives and actively participate in discussions about key issues ahead of the 2026 Parliamentary elections.

Key Topics and Sessions

  • Independence Strategy: Keith Brown, Deputy Leader, will present a motion on advancing independence. This motion, prepared for conference by the First Minister and seconded by Keith Brown, will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
  • Manifesto Development: Members will be able to share their views with candidates, highlighting the region’s main concerns to contribute to the 2026 SNP manifesto.
  • Training: Sessions for candidate teams and activists will be available during the event.

Featured Speakers

  • Keith Brown MSP, SNP Depute Leader
  • Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister
  • Cllr Raymond Bremner, Highland Council Leader
  • Graham Leadbitter MP
  • Cllr Jen Layden, National Organiser
  • Cllr Alex Kerr, National Secretary

Please bring your SNP membership card on the day,

Contacts – Regional Representatives

Ian Cockburn  icscot@postmaster.co.uk

Frances Murray  f49murray@btinternet.com

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