Karen Adam MSP welcomes extra support for unpaid carers, drawing on her own lived experience

Karen Adam MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast has welcomed new investment to support unpaid carers, saying the funding will make a real difference to families locally who give so much of themselves every day.

KAREN ADAM MSP WELCOMES EMERGENCY ECONOMIC LINK UPDATE TO KEEP VALUE AND JOBS IN SCOTLAND’S COASTAL COMMUNITIES.

Karen Adam MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of an emergency update to Economic Link landing requirements for 2026, describing it as a practical step to keep more pelagic value, and the jobs supported by that value, anchored in Scotland during a year of reduced quota and increased pressure across the supply chain.

Karen Adam MSP: SNP Investment is making a real difference for children in Banffshire and Buchan Coast

New national figures show the poverty-related attainment gap in Scottish education has fallen to its lowest level on record, with pupils achieving record-high levels of literacy and numeracy across all stages.

Karen Adam MSP welcomes investment supporting efficiency, competitiveness and long-term resilience of fishing sector

Fraserburgh Harbour has secured £367,000 in Scottish Government funding to support the digitisation of its Fish Auction, strengthening the Harbour’s position as one of Europe’s leading nephrops and whitefish ports.

Continued progress on cutting NHS waiting times across Banffshire & Buchan Coast

New national data shows real and sustained progress in bringing down long waits for treatment, progress that is being felt in communities across Banffshire and Buchan Coast.

Karen Adam MSP Calls for Urgent Action on Acorn Project After Months of UK Government Delay

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam raised serious concerns in Parliament about the future of the Acorn carbon capture project, a project long promised but still not delivered by the UK Government.

Karen Adam MSP: UK Budget “Chaotic” and a Blow to North East Industries

Karen Adam MSP has criticised the UK Government’s latest Budget, describing it as “chaotic” and “deeply disconnected” from the needs of people and industries across Banffshire and Buchan Coast.

Karen Adam MSP Convener of Cross-Party Group on Fisheries questions Moray FLOW park representatives. 

Karen Adam MSP, Convener of the Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Fisheries and Coastal Communities, welcomed members, industry representatives and guest speakers to a well attended on-line meeting on Wednesday 26 November.

MSP ‘deeply disappointed’ as Moray FLOW Park used for political gain

Banffshire and Buchan Coast SNP MSP Karen Adam has said she is “deeply disappointed” that Conservative politicians have chosen to politicise the proposed Moray FLOW Park for electoral gain, instead of being honest with coastal communities about what the recent Holyrood vote actually meant.

Karen Adam MSP welcomes almost £3.9 million Marine Fund Scotland investment in Banffshire & Buchan Coast

Banffshire and Buchan Coast will benefit from the latest round of Marine Fund Scotland awards, as part of the Scottish Government’s £14 million investment in Scotland’s marine sectors.

Karen Adam MSP Welcomes £43 Million Boost to Support Pupils Impacted by Poverty

Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of a £43 million investment to help pupils affected by poverty succeed in their education and reach their full potential.

Karen Adam MSP Welcomes New £1.5 Million Fund to Improve Access for Disabled People

Karen Adam, MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, has welcomed the launch of a new £1.5 million Improving Access Fund, which will help to break down barriers and strengthen access to vital services that disabled people rely on across Scotland.

SNP Move Gives Substantial Boost to Local Charities

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam has welcomed a new Scottish Government decision that will give a major boost to small and local charities, reducing costs, cutting red tape, and freeing up more funds to support people and communities.

Karen Adam MSP: Communities Must Be Heard on Moray Flow Park Plans

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam has called for local voices to be placed at the heart of discussions around the proposed project in the Moray Firth.

SNP On Your Side as £90 Million Saved After Hospital Parking Charges Scrapped

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam has welcomed new figures revealing that patients, visitors, and NHS staff across Scotland have saved over £90 million since the SNP Government fulfilled its pledge to scrap hospital car parking charges at NHS sites.