@snp.org Member of the Scottish Parliament for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. Adherent in the ways of @partickthistle.bsky.social Promoted by Jamie Hepburn, Dunnswood House, Cumbernauld, G67 3ENhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mzdlk6e2622xAnother wonderful afternoon out speaking with some of the people I am privileged to represent. Thanks to everyone in Carrickstone who spoke with me, Councillor Masterton and our pal Gary.02 Nov 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzdlk6e2622xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mzb34iuzdk2sA lovely afternoon for knocking on some doors to speak with local residents in Carbrain. Thanks to those who took the time to speak with me and Councillor Alan Masterton.01 Nov 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzb34iuzdk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mz4a4ibkyk2vThanks to everyone in Kilsyth who took the time to speak with me and Councillors Johnston and Masterton. Your time was much appreciated.30 Oct 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz4a4ibkyk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3myaajkrzv22zThanks to those in Balloch who took the time to speak with me, Councillors Masterton, Johnston and Ballinger (and Yvonne) this afternoon. Always good to have some conversations on the doorstep.19 Oct 2026 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3myaajkrzv22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mxm6hhimpk2mThanks to everyone in Kildrum who took the time to speak with me and Councillors Alan Masterton and Ann Ballinger this afternoon.11 Oct 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxm6hhimpk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mxbq6acy6k22A very enjoyable stop into Kilsyth Primary School this morning on my way into the Scottish Parliament to help them celebrate their 150th anniversary alongside Cllr Denis Johnston. Thanks to the pupils for giving us a quick tour of the school and the chance to see some of the work pupils are doing.07 Oct 2026 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxbq6acy6k22https://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mx5fqgyuoc2kThanks to those in Balloch I got the chance to speak with earlier today. A few issues about the local area were raised that I’ll be picking up with the Council.05 Oct 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5fqgyuoc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mwvkdrtso225Good to be out speaking with folk in Cumbernauld Village with my friend Garry Dunn this afternoon. A few concerns were raised about the Council’s plans for parking restrictions on Main Street. I’ll be picking the matter up with them.02 Oct 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvkdrtso225https://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mwdjmy5q5k2sI appreciated the chance to speak with Poppyscotland when they were in the Scottish Parliament yesterday. It was good to hear about some of the services they offer to those serving or who have served in the armed forces and to their families. They are a fantastic and important organisation.25 Sep 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdjmy5q5k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mvfrw36q7k2nA lovely afternoon for getting out and about to speak with people in Abronhill today.13 Sep 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfrw36q7k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mvavwrgzpk2iI enjoyed a great visit to Rothiemurchus Lodge today to learn all about their work and their background in supporting forces personnel and veterans. It was great to spend some time in the Badenoch and Strathspey sunshine.11 Sep 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvavwrgzpk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3muu74bhgfk2oAn enjoyable afternoon today out speaking with people in Craigmarloch about the issues that matter to them along with Councillor Alan Masterton.06 Sep 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3muu74bhgfk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mupep5do422gGood to be out speaking to people in Kilsyth this afternoon about a range of issues that matter to them with @cllrdenisjohnston.bsky.social and Councillor Alan Masterton.04 Sep 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupep5do422ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3monq5eoc6s2qThank you to Stack and Grind for letting me visit them today as part of Scotland Loves Local Week. It was great to hear about their success since opening in Cumbernauld town centre just last month and to learn of the hard work and dedication that has gone into getting it up and running.19 Jun 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3monq5eoc6s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mol6krjajs2aI was really grateful to visit Stewart-Buchanan Gauges in Kilsyth recently alongside Councillor Denis Johnston. An employee owned engineering company with over 100 people working for them, I am keen to support them to ensure that they are able to continue with the excellent work they do.18 Jun 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mol6krjajs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3modlgukvik2xA real pleasure to be out with this team in Arbroath knocking on doors in support of @snp.org candidate in this Thursday’s Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election Lara Bird. Lara will be an excellent MP for the area.15 Jun 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3modlgukvik2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mnmtu3vwas2kGood to be out campaigning today for the excellent @snp.org Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election candidate Lara Bird06 Jun 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnmtu3vwas2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mgwpubuvms2hGreat news! Following the successful pilot for free rail travel for companions accompanying blind National Entitlement plus one cardholders, this week the Scottish Government have confirmed that the scheme will be made permanent from 1st April.13 Mar 2026 10:37 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwpubuvms2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mgv5i46k2s27Today in the Scottish Parliament, I was able to ask about the Scottish Government’s funding for funding to deliver the state of the art school buildings for all pupils across Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, just as we have seen at the excellent premises at both Cumbernauld Academy and Greenfaulds High.12 Mar 2026 19:35 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgv5i46k2s27https://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mgfezgsjq22fThe Labour government’s flagship nuclear project, Hinkley Point C, is now expected to cost £49 billion - the equivalent of around £9000 for every person in Scotland. People in Scotland will now pay at least £300m extra on their energy bills with a decade-long nuclear tax on Scottish energy bills.06 Mar 2026 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfezgsjq22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mchi3t46gs2rGood to welcome pupils from Kilsyth Academy into Parliament today for their visit to watch First Ministers Questions. I am happy to help arrange visits to the Scottish Parliament for groups from Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. If anyone is interested they can email me at jamie.hepburn.msp@parliament.scot15 Jan 2026 11:27 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchi3t46gs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mchbw4l5cc2rI had the pleasure of meeting with Martin Murray of All In Fitness earlier this week to talk about his business and to hear that he is running the Boxercise Champions programme, which will be based at Cornerstone House at Cumbernauld town centre and is launched this month.15 Jan 2026 09:37 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchbw4l5cc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3mc33bbqdu22rOut in the Cumbernauld snow and ice delivering leaflets in support of @snp.org campaign calling for lower energy bills for households and businesses in Scotland. Find out more at https://www.snp.org/campaigns/energy/ Promoted by John Bowman on behalf of Jamie Hepburn, c/o SNP HQ, Edinburgh, EH8 8PJ10 Jan 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc33bbqdu22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3maqmih7ws22cAnother fantastic Christmas Show at Cumbernauld Theatre. Thanks to the theatre and Ginger and Jester Productions for putting on such a great show for the local community.24 Dec 2025 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3maqmih7ws22chttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3manvi6jvys2vI would like to wish everyone across Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, and beyond, the very best for a relaxing and peaceful time this Christmas. My office is working reduced hours over the Christmas and Hogmanay holiday but I can still be contacted on email at jamie.hepburn.msp@parliament.scot23 Dec 2025 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3manvi6jvys2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3m3zj4e6wjc27Arrived at Broadwood to hopefully watch a win for Cumbernauld Colts in today’s Scottish Cup tie with Bonnyrigg Rose. Good luck Colts!25 Oct 2025 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3zj4e6wjc27https://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3m3f2iohlnc2zThanks to Cumbernauld Colts for hosting me at the holiday football camp they have been running this week with the support of Scottish Gas and the Scottish Football Association. The camps are part of Scottish Gas’ partnership with the SFA with the goal of improving participation in football.17 Oct 2025 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3f2iohlnc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3lwgpxcgutc2pIt was a privilege to represent the Scottish Government at this morning’s service in Glasgow Cathedral to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.15 Aug 2025 11:13 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwgpxcgutc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3lta75hkzpk2dThanks to Martin and Marie at Urban Grind Coffee House in Kilsyth for letting Councillor Denis Johnston and I pay a visit. This is a fantastic addition to Kilsyth Main Street and is highly recommended.05 Jul 2025 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lta75hkzpk2d