MSP for Galloway & West Dumfries; former farmer and WiFi engineer, KBT Academy & Aberdeen ‘Agri’ Uni Grad, 4 weans!

Twynholm, Kbt, Scotland
Joined February 2009
Finlay Carson retweeted
READERS PICS | 📷 Lindsay Callander - Shepherd’s delight - Sunset over Blaiket Mains Farm. 🚨 Send us your story or picture here: thescottishfarmer.co.uk/send… and it could appear online 💻 #readerspics #farming #scottishfarming #agrisculture
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Finlay Carson retweeted
The SNP have no respect for taxpayers.
Arrogant SNP are laughing at Scotland's taxpayers👇 800 civil servants whose jobs 'NO LONGER EXIST' are on the state payroll ... Because of the SNP 'no compulsory redundancy' rule.
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A75 Carsluith - road restricted due to fallen tree. Approach with care.
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Finlay Carson retweeted
DGVOST remains active and continues to monitor ongoing issues across the region. For live updates and the latest information, please check our interactive map: 👉 orlo.uk/VQ7X3 Please share with anyone who may find it useful. #StormBoelo #DGRoads
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Finlay Carson retweeted
Keir Starmer’s government betrayed our farmers by introducing the family farm tax. We’ve repeatedly called for it to be reversed. And urged our governments to stand up for farming. In next week’s budget Labour must finally axe the family farm tax. farmersguide.co.uk/business/…
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Food price caps are a ridiculous idea. The SNP had no idea how they’d work when they announced them (during the election campaign…), they’d no idea of what unintended consequences might be, and they still have no idea on these now. But they did gave them a great opportunity to pick a fight with Westminster, to point fingers at businesses and to divert attention from their long list of other failures. A classic dead cat strategy.
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RT @HarrietCross_MP: 7 days ago, the Prime Minister made a speech about his plans for regional devolution in Scotland. It was full of ideas…
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The @metoffice has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for Rain which includes our region. Storm Austen is expected to cause some localised flooding. Plan ahead, drive to the road conditions and avoid standing water. Met Office advice at: orlo.uk/1gqJk
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Well said @JohnCooperDG
One of the most breathtaking places on earth - National Geographic’s verdict on D&G. Delighted to rise this accolade for Bonnie Gallowa’ in Parliament. nationalgeographic.com/trave…
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Finlay Carson retweeted
One of the most breathtaking places on earth - National Geographic’s verdict on D&G. Delighted to rise this accolade for Bonnie Gallowa’ in Parliament. nationalgeographic.com/trave…
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If you want peace plan for war. Without a clear path to 3% of GDP by 2030 on defence spending we will be left vulnerable as a nation. Kemi Badenoch has set out a clear path to achieve this and protect the nation 🇬🇧 Here are my views in today’s Daily Express
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Finlay Carson retweeted
🏆Jackdaw's approval is a win for common sense. 🏆A win for jobs. 🏆And a win for Aberdeen But it needs to be just the START of new drilling in the North Sea.
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Good to see British dairy looking further afield thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news…
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Scottish farmers and crofters can now check what they may be eligible to apply for under the next round of the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS), following the publication of its 2026 guidance. Read Here | thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news…
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Finlay Carson retweeted
The people of Aberdeen South sent Labour a strong message! We need to support our oil and gas industry. 🛢️
Everybody wrote us off. This is the story of how @DLumsden_MP became the MP for Aberdeen South 👇
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An analysis by The Sunday Times shows that the loss of pubs has been far greater in rural and small-town Scotland than in Scotland's cities. Dumfries and Galloway has seen a 16% decline in pub numbers over the last decade. While pub closures have been a challenge across the country, rural areas are being hit hardest. Pubs play a crucial role in many of our towns and villages. They support jobs, attract visitors, contribute to the local economy and act as important hubs that bring communities together. The SNP must take meaningful action to support rural hospitality businesses, protect local economies and ensure that promised business rates reform delivers real benefits for communities such as those in Dumfries and Galloway.
Rural pubs are disappearing faster than those in urban areas, leaving residents mourning much more than the loss of somewhere to drink thetimes.com/uk/scotland/art…
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Scottish farmers have warned that domestic food production is being threatened by energy prices and imports. Both of Scotland’s governments must now take immediate action to ensure they are backing our farmers and prioritising food our security. heraldscotland.com/news/2664…
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