@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/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/3lta75hkzpk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3ljukmcaen22cA good shift campaigning in Banton and Queenzieburn this morning. #ActiveSNP @thesnp.bsky.social08 Mar 2025 12:47 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljukmcaen22chttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3ljpuc3ld6c2aIt was good to hear from the team at the the National Lottery Community Fund in Scotland during their visit to the Scottish Parliament. In the last five years 119 community projects in Cumbernauld and Kilsyth have benefited by funding to the collective value of £2,964,209.06 Mar 2025 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljpuc3ld6c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3lizn26ijvs2qGreat to see Parliament pass the budget today. Disappointing that Labour and Tories didn’t back increased investment in public services including: - £21 billion for health and social care - £15 billion for Scotland’s councils - £768 million for affordable homes - a pensioners winter fuel payment25 Feb 2025 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lizn26ijvs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3li7l4r2nxs2iOut in Cumbernauld Village with some of the Cumbernauld and Kilsyth SNP team as part of @thesnp.bsky.social National Campaign Day #ActiveSNP15 Feb 2025 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3li7l4r2nxs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3lhweus2dec2eA pleasure to join with friends in Kirkintilloch SNP earlier today to hit the campaign trail for our candidate for this Thursday’s Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar by-election Serina Marshall @thesnp.bsky.social @serinamarshallsnp.bsky.social11 Feb 2025 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhweus2dec2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3lh27glpasc2wGood to be out campaigning for @thesnp.bsky.social Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar by-election candidate @serinamarshallsnp.bsky.social this afternoon with @ronamackaysnp.bsky.social, @cllrdenisjohnston.bsky.social, @cllrpamelamarshall.bsky.social and Councillor Alan Masterton.31 Jan 2025 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh27glpasc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3lgv7vppcsk2nThe fight to secure pension equality for 1950s women continues, with the SNP’s Waspi Compensation Bill passing its first stage at Westminster. Labour continue to let down Waspi women. Only one Scottish Labour MP, Brian Leishman, backed the Bill. All others were posted missing. @thesnp.bsky.social29 Jan 2025 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgv7vppcsk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamiehepburn.bsky.social/post/3lgcwnfjbp22tIt was good to see the Scottish Parliament come together and unanimously support the motion that the SNP brought calling on the UK Government to compensate Waspi women. Labour’s betrayal of those women who they promised to support before the general election and they ditched after it cannot stand.22 Jan 2025 08:19 +0000at://did:plc:imk4rvde3ps5jcyoncftyeda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgcwnfjbp22t