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Information Commissioner asks for more transparency in final report
The outgoing Scottish Information Commissioner, Kevin Dunion, has laid a Special Report before the Scottish Parliament entitled Informing the Future -The State of Freedom of...
Scotland has potential to be world leader in renewables
Scotland could earn £2 billion a year exporting electricity and become a world leader in new-energy technology, a leading think tank forecasts today.
But the...
New Youth Employment Minister welcomed
SNP MSP for Edinburgh Central, Marco Biagi, has welcomed the news that Scotland will have a dedicated Youth Employment Minister and invest an extra...
University of Edinburgh Amnesty group urge support for Holyrood consultation
The University of Edinburgh’s Amnesty International Society is among many groups working in support of the Scottish Government’s Same Sex Marriage Consultation.
Yesterday dressed in...
Holyrood to consider Statutory Repairs
Alex Neil, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment, yesterday stated that The Scottish Government was open to looking at any recommendations of The...
Stop the Chop Petition handed in to Holyrood today
As we advised you yesterday, Edinburgh campaigner, Ani Rinchen Khandro, went to Holyrood this afternoon and handed in the petition bearing over 1,000 names...
Stop the Chop to present petition to Holyrood
A petition with over 1,000 signatures urging the council to stop felling trees next to Canonmills Bridge will be presented to The Scottish Government...
Landlords get cash to go green
Three Scottish social landlords, including one in Edinburgh, have been awarded a share of a bumper fund to install more efficient heating systems for...
Free Events for St Andrew’s Day at Holyrood
Free family events take place on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate St Andrew’s day at the end...
A sign too far at Holyrood
Parliament bosses have spent thousands of pounds erecting two new entrance signs, just yards from the original granite sign.
The original sign cost £20,000 and...
Alcohol Minimum Pricing Bill published today
It is time for Scotland's Parliament to join forces with those across Scotland who are serious about tackling our battle with alcohol misuse, Health...
Changes to Scotland Bill to protect Independence of Scots Law
The Scottish Government yesterday took moves to strengthen the Scotland Bill and protect what it sees as a threat to the independence of the...
Harvie calls for tweeting at Holyrood
A Green MSP has called for officials to lift a ban on using social media in the chamber.
Patrick Harvie wants The Scottish Government to...
Chisholm backs devolution max
The SNP today urged those Labour members who want to see the party back more powers for the Scottish Parliament, to support Malcolm Chisholm...
Friends of the Earth Scotland case will change the law
Friends of the Earth Scotland's intervention has led to changes in Scots law
Friends of the Earth Scotland this week celebrated a ruling from...
‘Introducing in Scotland’ must be saved
Joan McAlpine, MSP for the South of Scotland, has called on the BBC to save a radio show which has made the careers of...
Midlothian MSP argues case for local TV
There is to be a debate on Scottish TV in Holyrood tonight from 5.00pm and SNP MSP Christine Grahame wants to use the opportunity...
Labour Party Conference – speech by Sarah Boyack MSP
The Labour Party conference is on this week. The party faithful have met this year in Liverpool to discuss amongst themselves what is important...
Holyrood – Spending Review
Over three quarters of a billion pounds will be transferred from resource expenditure into the capital investment programme to support economic recovery, it was...
LIVEBLOG with Malcolm Chisholm MSP on 1 September 2011 at 5.30
Malcolm Chisholm is MSP for Edinburgh North and Leith. We are running a liveblog with him on Thursday 1 September 2011 when we will...
Liveblog : Marco Biagi MSP 24 August 2011
Come along to our online surgery on Wednesday 24th August from 5.30 to ask Marco Biagi the SNP MSP your questions.
Ask Marco
World Press Photo Exhibition at Holyrood 6 – 27 August 2011
The world’s premier photojournalism exhibition will open at the Scottish Parliament for its sixth year running from Saturday 6 August until 27 August.
Holyrood is...
Exam results break previous records
Exam results which show improved pass rates and an increased uptake of the Scottish Baccalaureate were welcomed today by Education Secretary Michael Russell MSP.
With...
Royal Wedding in Edinburgh – “Who’s in that car?”
Under radiant skies and tight security, the Royal wedding took place over the weekend in the Canongate Kirk. However many of the crowd were...
Holyrood calls for more action on Phone hacking
Cabinet Secretary for Finance, John Swinney, has responded to Prime Minister David Cameron's statement on phone hacking and related issues, and his announcement of...
First Minister honoured by his party
The SNP celebrated the historic re-election of Alex Salmond as Scotland's First Minister, the first First Minister to be re-elected, and the party's success...
Opening of Parliament to feature Local Heroes
SNP parliamentarians will continue their tradition of wearing the "White Rose of Scotland" as they attend Holyrood to mark the opening of the fourth...
Official opening at Holyrood 1 July 2011
A fundraiser for veterans, a volunteer at a soup kitchen and a hospice visitor have been named by Holyrood’s Presiding Officer and Deputy Presiding...
Lord McCluskey issues Review Group’s first report
First Minister Alex Salmond has welcomed the publication of the first report of the Review Group examining the relationship between the High Court of...
High Speed Rail partnership welcomed
The Transport Minister Keith Brown announced today a new Scotland-wide partnership aimed at ensuring that a high speed rail link is brought to Scotland.
The...
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