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Pixar’s Scottish film to premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival
First Minister Alex Salmond and Chris Fujiwara, Artistic Director Edinburgh International Film Festival have announced that the much anticipated Disney-Pixar animated film Brave, will...
Rugby – You can choose the RBS 6 Nations Player of the Championship
Two Scottish players have been included on the shortlist for RBS 6 Nations player of the Championship.
Edinburgh Academy old boy, Ross Rennie, and fellow...
Pedal on Parliament 28 April 2012
Following the deaths of two cyclists in Edinburgh since the beginning of 2012, a campaign group has sprung up to encourage safer cycling.
Pedal on...
SNP fielding 600 candidates in local elections
MACKAY INTRODUCES “SCOTLAND’S 600” FOR COUNCIL ELECTIONS
RECORD NUMBER OF CANDIDATES STANDING FROM STRANRAER TO SHETLAND
The SNP’s Local Elections Campaign Chairman and Local Government Minister...
Rugby – Scotland v France, RBS 6 Nations, 26 February 2012
Scotland faced France at Murrayfield with two defeats in the bank from two matches and hoping for 'third time lucky'.
It wasn't to be, however....
Rugby – Scotland v France, Women’s 6 Nations, 25 February 2012
Scotland's women came away from last weekend's game pointless for the third time in three matches this Championship. To be fair to the team,...
Sponsored Video: Rugby Masterclasses
Following two defeats in their first two matches, it seems that the Scottish rugby team may still have a bit to learn. So we...
Rugby – Scotland v England, Women’s 6-Nations
It was the women's turn to face England on Sunday at Lasswade and, given that England are far and away the best team in the World...
Rugby – Scotland v England 4 February 2012
The Auld Enemy turned up at Murrayfield on Saturday with eight new caps, a new head coach and the full support of Britains bookies,...
Edinburgh Tourism Bosses announce their plans
At the seventh annual Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) conference today, the Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, Fergus Ewing MSP, announced details of...
Rugby – Scotland Women v Army Select, 7 January 2012
In the lead-up to the 6 Nations Tournament, Scotland fielded all 30 of their pool players against the Army in a friendly match at...
Winners of Scotland can Make it! announced
Ceramic jelly moulds, travel blankets, politicised tenement-shaped jewellery, a sports wear accessory, an iPhone app, and medals made from Tunnocks teacakes. No, not an...
Put out the Welcome to Scotland App
Technology Puts Scotland on the M-App
Scottish tourism received a major St Andrew’s day boost today with the launch of the most technologically advanced tourism...
Polo – Indoor polo at Gleneagles this winter
Over the winter months, Gleneagles Hotel are holding a series of indoor arena polo matches.
Thom Bell, Scotland's highest rated Polo coach, will be hosting the matches...
Scots team use their Edinburgh experience in India
A team of experts from Scotland, who have already worked on sites in Edinburgh, is digitally recording the sculptures and terraces of an ancient...
Rugby – Edinburgh v Racing Metro 92, Heineken Cup, Round 2
What a game! If the sponsor had been a different brewing company "We don't do Rugby, but..." would have fitted nicely. 11 tries and 95...
Edinburgh MP wants VAT cut
Mark Lazarowicz, MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, has been highlighting the campaign to cut VAT on building repairs and maintenance to 5% with...
Edinburgh MP speaks out on youth unemployment
The Office for National Statistics has announced today new figures for unemployment in the UK.
From this data it appears that youth unemployment has hit...
Scottish companies urged to do business in Brazil
Scottish Enterprise (SE) is urging companies to explore potential partnerships and business opportunities with Brazil - one of the world’s fastest growing economies.
During a...
Edinburgh airport may have been involved in lax border controls
Responding to revelations in The Sunday Times today that Scottish airports were involved in the controversial pilot scheme operated by the UK Border Agency - which...
Edinburgh Fundraising Diary – Cupcake Couture for Childline
Edinburgh ladies are invited to throw on their frocks and join a leading children’s charity for a chic afternoon of fun, food and fashion...
Subo hits the dance floor on Strictly
Subo will appear on Strictly Come Dancing this evening, it has been revealed.
The Scottish singing sensation is due to perform her own version of Unchained Melody,...
‘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...
Boundary Commission publishes proposals for change today
The Boundary Commission for Scotland today published its Initial Proposals for United Kingdom Parliament constituencies in Scotland as part of its Sixth Review. This...
Government to debate technology and Scotland’s heritage
Scotland’s treasure trove of history and culture is making unprecedented international connections through the use of digital channels and new technologies.
Following a very successful...
Labour Party conference 2011 – Rules changed on Scottish Labour Leader
Plans to devolve the rules and structures on the Scottish Labour Leadership were formally agreed today by the Labour Party Conference.
The historic rule change...
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...
Scottish experts to record Chinese heritage site
The First Minister today announced that one of China’s most important heritage sites is to be digitally recorded for future generations by a team...
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...
Cricket : Live coverage of Scotland v Sri Lanka from 10a.m.
The third day of the ODI tri-series when we hope that the rain will hold off long enough for Scotland to enjoy continued success....
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