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Welcome to Scotland
Two of Scotland’s best features - its people and its scenery - will be used to showcase Scotland to the record number of travellers...
Friends of the Earth speak out for clean air
Friends of the Earth (FoE) would like you to ask the Government to fund their Clean Air Plan.
Earlier in the week FoE revealed that levels of...
Warning about weather across Scotland tonight
As widely anticipated, there may be some bad weather ahead of us tonight and tomorrow, perhaps even until Saturday in parts of Scotland. Whether or...
Five things you need to know today Edinburgh
Edinburgh to become a 20 mph zone
Government to announce cash boost for the poor
Edinburgh's for unicyclists!
At the Forest Cafe
Menu at The Engine Shed today
Edinburgh will become...
Free school meals – but what’s on the menu at Edinburgh primary schools?
All P1 to P3 pupils attending Scottish schools will today become entitled to free school meals. The full details are here.
The move will offer...
The Scottish Parliament : a year in numbers
The Scottish Parliament has now been in existence for 15 years. To mark the end of its fifteenth year Holyrood has announced the significant numbers...
Scottish Government launches campaign against debt
Lighten the Load TV, media and online campaign launches Scotland’s Financial Health Service.
A high profile campaign to signpost people struggling with debt to the...
First Scottish Cabinet papers released to the public today
When the first Scottish Cabinet met under the leadership of First Minister Donald Dewar in May 1999 they had a lot to sort out....
Government confirms funding for health research for the next decade
A £12 million scheme which will support Scotland’s most promising clinical researchers has been launched by the Scottish Government.
Jointly funded by NHS Research Scotland...
Keeping ewe warm this Christmas
The Scottish Government has announced that three million Scottish sheep worked overtime last year to ensure we stay warm – and colourful – this...
New laws on marriage come into effect today
The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014 came into effect today and this means that any couple of the same sex can either...
Ewing calls for return of coal cash
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has accused the UK Government of showing ‘disrespect’ to coal communities across Scotland, as they fail to answer calls for...
First Minister confident about lowering voting age
Following a trip to London today to have a meeting with the Prime Minister David Cameron, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has expressed confidence that...
First Minister’s memorabilia raises funds for charity
Gifts and memorabilia received by former First Minister Alex Salmond have raised more than £42,000 for charity in an auction this afternoon.
More than three...
Jim Murphy says change is coming
by Scottish Labour Leadership candidate Jim Murphy MP
'For the second time in less than a year, the UK's future will be in Scotland's hands'
This...
Sarah Boyack – regeneration of our town centres needed
Boyack prioritises investment in town centre regeneration as leadership contest closes
Scottish Labour Leadership candidate, Sarah Boyack, has used the final hours of the campaign...
Green MSP calls for answers for Scotland’s wave energy industry
Alison Johnstone, Green MSP for Lothian, has today written to Energy Minister Fergus Ewing calling for urgent answers to growing concerns about the future...
Environment Minister off to Lima with Scotland’s climate change message
Scotland’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Aileen McLeod has said that the international community must match Scotland’s world-leading climate change ambitions to tackle global...
Scottish economy still growing
Reports published today confirm that Scotland’s economy is continuing to grow. There are two studies, one from Bank of Scotland and the other from Ernst &...
Scottish Labour Leadership contest in its final days
The contest for the position of Scottish Labour Leader is drawing to a close with the result to be announced on 13 December 2014.
There...
Free school meals being served up next month
With one month to go until the day all Primary 1-3 pupils will become entitled to a free school meal, the Scottish Government has...
Johnnie Walker – Join the Pact Promotion
Jenson Button, Kevin Magnussen - who was asked to sign a baby! A real one! - and Mika Häkkinen were at the Ross Bandstand today to...
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement – Swinney claims credit
Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary John Swinney has responded to the Chancellor’s announcement on stamp duty saying, ‘Imitation is the sincerest form of...
Edinburgh University FloWave wins renewables prize
The FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility at Edinburgh University has secured the ‘Best Innovation’ prize at this year’s Scottish Renewables Green Energy Awards.
The world-leading...
The lowdown and the views on The Smith Commission Report
The Smith Commission issued its report today on the shape and form of the devolved powers promised to Scotland by the political parties at...
Housing Minister tours housing site on Pennywell Road
Scottish Housing Minister, Margaret Burgess MSP, today joined Edinburgh’s Housing Convener, Councillor Cammy Day, for a tour of the new 719 house Pennywell construction...
Council to take coordinating action on foodbanks
Following a decision made earlier today, the council will now look at adopting a coordinating role on the development of foodbanks here in Edinburgh.
Councillor...
Wave Energy Scotland to be established
Scotland is to establish a wave energy technology development body to encourage innovation in the industry Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism Fergus Ewing...
Get ready for Edinburgh’s winter events
Edinburgh – Get Ready for what's on this weekend
The Scottish Government launched its Get Ready for Winter campaign a few weeks ago. Even though...
First Minister appoints new Cabinet
The Scottish Government's new Cabinet has today been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, subject to the necessary parliamentary approval.
As the First Minister unveiled...
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