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Law to be changed on Historic Buildings
The Historic Environment (Amendment) (Scotland) Scotland Bill has been backed by Parliament, harmonising the existing legislation protecting our historic buildings and monuments.
In addition to...
NHS Lothian make new appointment
The Cabinet Secretary for Health & Wellbeing has announced the appointment of a new member to Lothian NHS Board.
The new member is:
Shulah Allan who...
Unemployment in Scotland falling
The Scottish Government's robust action to protect recovery, support jobs and stimulate economic growth is delivering real results for Scotland according to Finance Secretary,...
An app’s an app an a’ that
The complete works of Robert Burns, Scotland's National Bard, have been made available free of charge on the iPhone for the first time.
The new...
Scotland – Land of Opportunity?
In 2011, Scotland could take major steps toward securing the powers needed to maximise the nation's economic potential and increase opportunities for all of...
Corner shops to offer the healthy alternative
More than 250 corner stores are to offer deals on healthy foods to make it easier for Scots to make new year healthy choices.
Organised...
Jurors can be over 65
People over the age of 65 will be eligible to take part in jury service from tomorrow as key changes to modernise Scots law...
China State Visit begins today
First Minister Alex Salmond is today welcoming Vice Premier Li Keqiang and six Chinese Ministers to Scotland as the delegation starts their four-day UK...
Warning against falling prey to loan sharks
Housing and Communities Minister Alex Neil has slammed loan sharks for preying on Scotland's poorest communities and offering loans at astronomical rates of interest....
Affordable housing in the pipeline
According to The City of Edinburgh Council their plans to kick-start the affordable housing market in the Capital have moved a step closer.
Up ...
Happy New Year
Many revellers will be on the streets of all towns and cities in Scotland at midnight. Gone are the quiet days of house parties...
Planning permission granted for Energy from Waste hub
Scotland’s largest recycling, renewable energy and resource efficiency company today confirmed its intention to proceed with plans for a £200m energy from waste...
No Tuition Fees in Scotland
Scottish students studying north of the border will not pay tuition fees no matter what happens elsewhere in the UK, Education Secretary Michael Russell...
Scotland’s low carbon ideas to move to Latin America
Scotland's world-leading expertise in developing low carbon technologies can play a role in advancing clean energy developments in Latin America and the Caribbean thanks...
Edinburgh firm will put wind into Mitsubishi’s sails
On Friday there was a huge announcement of up to £100m investment in Edinburgh. Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe Ltd (MPSE) are to invest this...
Scottish Government launches competition to design the Saltire Prize Medal
First Minister Alex Salmond today announced an annual award, to be presented under the auspices of Scotland's marine energy Saltire Prize, to recognise outstanding...
Good idea Number 1 – Council makes offenders clear the snow!
Low level offenders on community service have been clearing snow and ice from the pavements of a sheltered housing complex for the elderly in...
Real responsibility for Holyrood?
First Minister Alex Salmond has commented on the Scotland Bill by saying that the 'far too limited' fiscal powers proposed are a missed opportunity...
Council budget update
Councillor Phil Wheeler, Convener of the Finance and Resources Committee has given an update on the budget process for Edinburgh:-
"The Scottish Government's budget announcement...
1st January 2011
Celebrating the singular date – 1.1.11 – organisers of the world famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay have announced full details of a packed four day programme. ...
Scottish Budget
The Scottish Budget for next year will protect jobs, frontline services and economic recovery, Finance Secretary John Swinney told MSPs in the Scottish Parliament...
Loss of minimum pricing on alcohol is a missed opportunity
BMA Scotland have expressed deep disappointment over the Parliament’s rejection of minimum pricing during the final debate on The Alcohol etc (Scotland)...
GPs out of hours service should be better coordinated
Scotland’s GPs called today, Thursday 11 November 2010, for better coordination of out of hours services for patients.
In light of the Scottish Parliament’s...
Law Society want civil justice reform
The civil justice system in Scotland needs to be reformed, say The Law Society of Scotland. The separation of civil and criminal cases, an...
Winter-proof your home – new drive from Holyrood
Free 'energy saving' gadgets worth nearly £50 are being offered as part as a major new drive by the Scottish Government to help households...
GI status for Scotch in China
First Minister Alex Salmond hailed China's announcement today that Scotch Whisky is to be given new legal protection with Geographical Indication of Origin (GI)...
Scots feel safer
People are feeling safer from crime in Scotland in 2010 according to the largest survey of perceptions and experiences of crime carried out in...
The National Renewables Infrastructure Fund
A £70 million investment fund to secure Scotland's place at the forefront of the global offshore wind industry was announced today by First Minister...
St Andrew’s Day Poster competition for schoolchildren
November 30th is a special day for Scotland. Not only is it the day for celebrating our Patron Saint, St Andrew but it also...
Shelter lambast MSPs on dealing with homelessness
Graeme Brown, Director of Shelter Scotland, has issued a hard-hitting statement about The Housing Bill currently being debated at Holyrood. He said:-
"Across the...
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