Tag: The Scottish Government
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 iPhone app allowing enthusiasts around the world to download and...
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 Scotland, according to External Affairs Minister Fiona Hyslop.
As scrutiny 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 as part of the Healthyliving Programme, the co-ordinated promotion will...
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 come into force.
Since 1980, an upper age limit for jury...
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 state visit in Edinburgh. The Chinese delegation are being closely...
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. It is estimated that 85,000 people annually borrow from over...
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 to 600 much-needed affordable homes could be built after eight...
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 when everything else was closed. Have fun but stay safe!
Here...
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 facility at Oxwellmains, East Lothian, following the grant of...
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 vowed today.
Mr Russell made the promise before attending a joint...
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 to an innovative new partnership.
Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead has signed...
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 sum in an engineering facility to carry out research and...
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 contributions to the development of wave and tidal power.
The Saltire...
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 Edinburgh. The offenders have been switched from usual work such...
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 to strengthen the Scottish Parliament and Scotland's economy.
The FM set...
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 this month confirmed local authorities' proposed total share of...
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. Offering sustenance for the body, brain and soul, revellers can...
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 today.
Presenting the draft budget for 2011-12, Mr Swinney said that,...
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) Bill.
Dr Brian Keighley, Chairman of the BMA in Scotland, said:
“This...
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 debate on rural out of hours services, Scotland’s GP...
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 increase in the threshold for the Court of Session and...
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 lower their fuel bills during winter.
The devices will be on...
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) status.
The deal means that any product labelled as 'Scotch Whisky'...
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 Scotland.
The survey of 16,000 people across the country found that...
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 Alex Salmond.
The National Renewables Infrastructure Fund - to strengthen port...
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 provides an opportunity to celebrate everything that's unique about Scotland.
To...
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 developed world Scotland is held in high esteem for its...
Parliament legislates on Primary 1 class sizes
Parliament's approval of regulations that cap P1 class sizes at a maximum of 25 has been welcomed by Education Secretary Michael Russell.
The limit gives councils the legal backing they asked for to help them...
New app for Scottish businesses
How do businesses ensure they never miss a new sales lead? They get an app. That's the solution being launched today by Scotland's main public sector procurement body.
Public Contract Scotland (PCS), the Scottish Government's...
Supreme Court judgement could mean change in Scots law needed
A decision handed down by The Supreme Court today may mean that a change in Scots Law is needed - and it could also mean a little more work for Scottish criminal solicitors.
The case...
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