Dave Thompson MSP

The MacEwen family of Muck impressed Dave with their positive attitude on his recent visit.  Dave is pictured here with Lawrence MacEwen, Colin MacEwen, Mark Johnson, Patrick Murphy and Ewen MacEwen (Aug 2011)

Dave with(L to R) Georgina MacMillan (Community Trust Administrator), Sarah Bentley (Operations Manager, Rum and Lochaber, for SNH), Vikki Trelfer (Community Trust Development Officer) and David Armstrong ( Visitor Services Manager, SNH)outside Kinloch Castle. SNH have ambitious plans for the community on Rum and Dave will help all he can to see them come to fruition (Aug 2011)

Dave enjoyed the Glenfinnan Highland Games and you can see the Monument to the raising of Prince Charlie’s Standard in the background. (Aug 2011)

The Clan Cameron association welcomed Dave to their stall at the Glenfinnan Games. (Aug 2011)

Fundraising for ”Shelter Boxes” was going well when Dave spoke to the men at the Rotary Club of Lochaber at the Lochaber Show. (Aug 2011)

The Lochaber Environmental Group briefed Dave on their latest ventures at the Lochaber Show. (Aug 2011)

The enthusiastic members of Soirbheas who run the Community Wind Energy Project for Gen Urquhart and Strathglass were happy to tell Dave all about their exciting proposals to buy a turbine for the community. Check them out at www.soirbheas.org (Aug 2011)

Local retained Firefighters appraised Dave of their concerns when he met them at the Glenurquhart Highland games. (Aug 2011)

Members of the Knoydart Foundation took the opportunity to update Dave on local issues after he stayed overnight in the community. (Aug 2011)

Dave was very interested in the plans of the Glen Urquhart Green Space Community Company and you can find out more at www.glenurquhartgreenspace.org.uk (Aug 2011)

Dave had the pleasure of meeting Rev Helen Cook when she attended Parliament to present Time for Reflection in the Chamber (October 2011)

Dave has a go at giving cardiac massage, ably watched by pupils from Portree High School (Oct 2011)

Dave looks on as pupils from Portree High School demonstrate Emergency Life Saving skills in the Scottish Parliament (Oct 2011)

Dave pictured with Janice Johnson at the PSALV stand (Oct 2011)

Dave with John Duffy (L) and another member of the Fire Brigades Union at their stand (Oct 2011)

Aberlour Chief Executive, Ken Dunbar (L) with Alex Cole-Hamilton and Dave at their exhibition stand (Oct 2011)

Shelter, Public Affairs Officer, Debbie King, updated Dave on their latest policies when they met (Oct 2011)

The annual Diwali celebration was graced with the presence of the Consul General of India in Scotland, Mr Anil Kumar Anand, who renewed his acquaintance with Dave. (Oct 2011)