Dave Thompson MSP

The RSPB’s Kelsie Petit and Pete Moore (Warden) explained the fascinating work they were doing with a range of wildlife at Loch Insh Marshes (December 2011)

John McNaught (Studio Manager) and Alison McMenemy (Director) From Inverness Print Studio Bank Street just along from Mustard Seed show Dave their latest project on Usung Heroes (December 2011)

Dave handing over a raffle prize of a bottle of whisky signed by Alex Salmond to the organisers of the Kincraig Christmas Fayre. December 2011

The Lochaber Rural Education Trust does a great job introducing youngsters to country ways. Dave enjoyed his visit with hosts Linda and Isobel Campbell and other Trust members. November 2011

Dave outside the front door of Leinster House, the home of the Irish Parliament, where he was briefed on their Procedures by the Ceann Comhairle, Sean Barrett. November 2011

Alain Baxter and Shirley Webb joined Dave and the Scottish Alpine Ski Team at Coylumbridge for the first 'Snowsports' event. November 2011

Dave is pictured here with Angela Williams of Community Land Scotland (Nov 11)

Dave met with Steve Ham, General Manager of Lochaber Underwater Centre, to discuss Student Finance (Oct 2011)

Dave is pictured here with other Members of the Scottish Parliament to Show Bigotry the Red Card (Sept 2011)

Dave met with members of Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team to discuss Police Reform (Oct 2011)

Dave gives his support to  Hi-Scot Highland Credit Union (Sept 2011)

Dave is pictured here with Richard Lochhead MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, taking part in Apple Day to celebrate the humble apple (Sept 2011)

Dave visited the Scottish Ploughing Championships at Tore on the Black Isle and is pictured here with Mr Fraser Maclennan of Culbokie on his Ford Major tractor, Richard Lochhead MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Roral Affairs and the Environment and Mr Rab Birrell, Vice Chairman of Scottish Ploughing Championships. (Oct 2011)

Dave presented a funding cheque for £5000 to Laggan Forest Trust.  He is pictured here with Iona Malcolm (LFT Projects Officer), April Huismann, Robin Jackson (LFT Development Manager), Lucy Grant (LFT Board Member), Megan Cumming and Spencer Jack.  The children are all Primary 7 pupils at Gergask Primary School Laggan. (Oct 2011) (Photo by Mrs Alda Munro)

The local community turned out in force to talk to Dave on Canna, and feed him fantastic home baking.  Dave is pictured here with Magda Sagarzazu; NTS Archivist, Stewart Connor NTS Property Manager, Julie McCabe. NTS Housekeeper, and Winnie MacKinnon, NTS Ranger/Caretaker. (Aug 2011)

Dave enjoyed the trip on “Lophelia” as it approached Canna travelling at 21 knots on his trip to the Small Isles. (Aug 2011)

Dave outside the Café and Shop on Eigg with Maggie Fyfe of the Isle of Eigg Trust. (Aug 2011)

Colourful paintings adorn a shed in the grounds of Rum School. L to R Sarah Bentley (Operations Manager, Rum and Lochaber for SNH), Georgina MacMillan (Community Trust Administrator) and Vikki Trelfer (Community Trust Development Officer). (Aug 2011)