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Mairi Gougeon MSP
@mairigougeon.bsky.social
MSP for Angus North and Mearns.

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands.

Promoted by Mairi Gougeon MSP 16-18 Swan Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6EF
⚠️ A90 Maintenance Notice: Essential maintenance will commence at the Upper North Water Bridge (between Stracathro & Laurencekirk) starting Mon, 13th Oct for 10 weeks.

#A90 #Roadworks #TrafficNotice #Infrastructure
October 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
September Surgery Information 📆

Please contact the office to schedule your appointment.

Flexible options are available – if another time works better for you please let me know.

📞 01356 626942
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September 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Over 25,000 people in Scotland with complex needs and disabilities, and their families, could benefit from a £10 million Scottish Government fund available for making community toilet facilities more accessible. More info 👇

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THE CHANGING PLACES TOILETS SCOTLAND FUND - MSP ENCOURAGES ORGANISATIONS IN ANGUS NORTH AND MEARNS TO APPLY  » Mairi Gougeon
Over 25,000 people in Scotland with complex needs and disabilities, and their families, could benefit from a £10 million Scottish […]
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August 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Listen up to @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social.

Rechargeable battery fires are rising, warn firefighters

House fires involving rechargeable electrical devices such as vapes, laptops and e-bikes are on the rise.
April 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
☀️ I am thrilled to see the newly revamped St Cyrus visitor centre open its doors to the public.

St Cyrus is a spectacular location with rich biodiversity, and the new centre will help inspire even more people to explore, appreciate, and protect this unique environment. 🏝️
April 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🐑 What a great visit to see Holly and the animals at
Grains Farm yesterday.

This absolute gem just ten minutes drive from Stonehaven offers everything that you'd want when enjoying this amazing weather with the kids 🐐.

More info 👇
www.grainsfarm.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
April Surgery Information 📆

Please get in touch with the office to schedule your appointment.

Flexible options are available – if another time works better for you please let me know.

📞 01356 626942

📧 mairi.gougeon.msp@parliament.scot
March 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Incredibly disappointing news coming out from Strathmore Water in Forfar.

Despite a double-digit hike in profits at AG Barr (owner of Strathmore) and a jump of 5.1% in sales, the company considers the Forfar site no longer sustainable.

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Mairi Gougeon MSP Expresses Deep Disappointment at Strathmore Water Closure Proposal in Forfar  » Mairi Gougeon
Mairi Gougeon MSP for Angus North and Mearns constituency today expressed concern following the announcement from AG Barr regarding the […]
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March 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
February Surgery Information 📆

Please get in touch with the office to schedule your appointment.

Flexible options are available – if another time works better for you please let me know.

📞 01356 626942
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February 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🥯 Why do seagulls fly over the sea? Because if they flew over the bay, they’d be bagels. 😂

Calling primary school children in Angus and the Mearns, is your school participating in #VoiceBox2025?

Nominate your school's best joke by April 1st.

More detailed info - www.rcslt.org/scotland/voi...
February 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
February Surgery Information 📆

Please get in touch with the office to schedule your appointment.

Flexible options are available – if another time works better for you please let me know.

📞 01356 626942
📧 mairi.gougeon.msp@parliament.scot
February 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🗳️ Nominations are now open for the Young Scot Awards 2025.

Nominations can be submitted online at young.scot/awards and nominations close on 30 March 2025.
Awards
Are you ready to celebrate the achievements of amazing young people you know? The Young Scot Awards 2025 is here, shining a spotlight on young people who are making a difference in their communities!
young.scot
February 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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🇪🇺 Five years since Scotland was dragged out of the EU, people are still paying the price.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We’re ready to work with anyone who’ll help us rebuild Scotland’s ties with Europe, says @johnswinney.bsky.social in today’s @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Scotland knows Brexit is holding Britain back. Why won't Labour admit it? | John Swinney
Five years after we left the EU, people are still paying the price. We’re ready to work with Westminster to forge closer bonds with Europe, says Scotland’s first minister John Swinney
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A90 Road Safety Issues

🚧 Fordoun Junction: Mearns Community Council recently raised concerns about the road markings leaving Fordoun crossing the road towards Dundee. This has been directly raised with Aberdeenshire Council and a response is expected soon (within 20 working days)
January 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📅 Rescheduled St Cyrus Surgery Information

Please get in touch with the office to schedule your appointment.

Flexible options are available – if another time works better for you please let me know.

📞 01356 626942

📧 mairi.gougeon.msp@parliament.scot
January 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🟠🟡 Surgery Postponed.

Due to the weather warnings in place, my surgery in St Cyrus will be moved to another date.

Keep informed about the weather at www.metoffice.gov.uk/
January 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🟠🟡 From 13.00 tomorrow the Met Office has issued an AMBER weather warning that takes in the entire Angus North and Mearns Constituency area.

A YELLOW warning for snow covers most of the constituency from 6am. #storméowyn
January 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Reposted by Mairi Gougeon MSP
🗣️ Yesterday, @johnswinney.bsky.social outlined our plan to eradicate child poverty in Scotland.

👦🏻 Here’s why ending child poverty really matters👇

www.snp.org/eradication-...
Here’s why tackling child poverty matters — Scottish National Party
Eradication of child poverty is the SNP Scottish Government’s number one priority. The SNP leader and First Minister cut his political teeth in the 1980s when the Tory Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher...
www.snp.org
January 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Had a fantastic time last week at Mackie Academy in Stonehaven, chatting with Ms Swanson's Modern Studies class.
Great to hear their insightful questions. #Education #Politics #YouthEngagement #Stonehaven
January 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
January Surgery Information 📆
Please get in touch with the office to schedule your appointment.

Flexible options are available – if another time works better for you please let me know.

📞 01356 626942

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January 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
📣From the latest Kincardineshire Development Partnership Bulletin.

The Tullo & Twinshiels Community Benefit Fund is open for applications until 31st March.

The fund is open to community groups in the Community Council areas of:
January 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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🚨 Anas Sarwar promised that under his leadership Labour would deliver justice for the WASPI women.

🥀 Now, Labour’s Work and Pension Secretary says it’s too expensive.

🤝 We will keep our promise and support the WASPI women in their pursuit of justice.
December 18, 2024 at 10:25 AM
📣 Stonehaven Surgery

It was great to be joined by Cllr Dawn Black SNP - Stonehaven & Lower Deeside.

If you would like to meet or discuss any issue at another time please contact the office using the details below. 👇
December 16, 2024 at 2:54 PM
🚧 PROGRESS IN DELIVERING LAURENCEKIRK JUNCTION IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
December 10, 2024 at 4:28 PM
☕️ I had a great meeting with the Montrose Fair Trade Forum last week at the Park Hotel.

We discussed the importance of Fairtrade, a movement that empowers farmers and workers in developing countries by ensuring they receive a fair price for their products.
December 10, 2024 at 4:06 PM