Final recommendations for new UK parliamentary boundaries that could see Lochaber split in two have been published this week.
The Boundary Commission’s proposals, which still need the backing of MPs and peers, would see Fort William and Ardnamurchan join Argyll and Bute to form a new constituency called Argyll, Bute and South West Highland, while Spean Bridge, Glenfinnan and Mallaig would merge with Lochalsh, Skye and Badenoch to form a new Highland Central constituency.
The changes would also mean Highland region would comprise just two constituencies – Highland Central and Highland North. Under the proposals, the total number of UK MPs would reduce from 650 to 600, with the number of Scottish constituencies at Westminster reduced from 59 to 53.