Backing Scottish Hospitality Tuesday, 10 February, 2026 Scotland’s hospitality industry faces huge pressures. Last week, I met Caitlin, owner of Café Neuk, who is one among a growing number of Scottish business owners negatively impacted by escalating business rates, rising national insurance costs and high VAT rates. Despite only being open two years, Café Neuk have faced significant increase in their overhead costs that have ultimately made the... Local News
Remembrance weekend in West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine 6th November 2025 It is a huge honour and privilege to represent the Constituency of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. As we approach Remembrance Weekend, that sense of honour... Articles
Pylon consultation update from Andrew 28th October 2025 As you may be aware the official submission deadline for the Kintore to Tealing OHL has now passed. However, please keep sending in your comments as Gillian... Local News
Andrew joins Aberdeen FC in London for cup celebration 22nd October 2025 The Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander MP, kindly allowed Andrew, in his capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, to host Aberdeen... Local News
Andrew writes to Home Office regarding Westhill Asylum Hotel 21st August 2025 "Yesterday I wrote to the Home Secretary following the granting of a temporary injunction requiring the cessation of asylum housing in a hotel in Epping. People... Local News
Andrew Bowie's Scottish Conference Speech 13th June 2025 Thank you, conference! It’s great to be back. Back in Edinburgh and back at Conference. Because I love conference. And you know what, I love our party. We are a... Speeches
Assisted dying bill risks failing most vulnerable 6th May 2025 Our NHS faces unprecedented challenges. In Grampian alone, patients are frequently treated in corridors. Over a dozen ambulances have queued at Aberdeen Royal... Opinions
Andrew hosts Veterans Charity meeting at Balmoral 20th February 2025 Representatives from Scotland’s armed forces charities gathered at Balmoral Castle to discuss how to bring together veteran support services for the North East... Local News
Andrew to run marathon for MS Society 16th January 2025 Andrew Bowie MP is to run in the world-renowned London Marathon at the end of April. Andrew Bowie, who represents West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, will join... Articles
Why I will vote against the Assisted Dying Bill 22nd November 2024 Parliamentarians will soon be asked to vote on whether or not to legalise assisted dying here in the United Kingdom. This is a devolved issue, and I am aware... Opinions
