My biggest fear when being asked to take up a position in the government was that it would take away time in the region, says our columnist.
SNP MSP's message is: "If you’re making arguments about rural housing based on Inverness, you’ve failed from the beginning."
Highland MSP counts herself among the many who have been inspired and motivated by the former First Minister's leadership and her integrity.
She wonders would it be easier to argue for a Central Belt constituency
She says 'the UK just can’t seem to remember what democracy looks like'
My time representing Inverness Central will 'always be very special to me'
