Tag: The Scottish Government

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...

A scheme giving parents the right to ask if a sex offender has access to their children will be rolled out across the country from this week.Following a successful pilot in Tayside earlier this...

The Scottish Government claims it has cut its air and rail travel bills by over half a million pounds.From July 2009 to June 2010, the total cost of air travel reduced by 18 per...

by Dr Ian McKee MSPScotland’s relationship with alcohol is a topic that has dominated this session of parliament. For many, it’s a controversial issue that sharply divides public opinion. In my view, the alcohol...

The fact that The Commonwealth Games are taking place in Delhi may be passing some of you by... but we must tell you that as well as the athletes who have gone to take...

BT has called on Scottish communities to compete in a unique race for super-fast broadband.Households and businesses will be able to demonstrate local demand for super-fast fibre broadband by taking part in...

A sports initiative aimed at giving thousands of children in Scotland the chance to play golf has more than exceeded its target.During 2010, clubgolf expects to have 12,000 youngsters in coaching programmes in 322...

The Education Secretary has launched a consultation on a proposed merger between Edinburgh University and Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) to ensure an open and transparent decision making process.Earlier this week, plans were submitted...

At-risk Scots were today encouraged to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting the seasonal flu jab.Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon launched the seasonal flu campaign with a group of unpaid carers - who...

A pioneering project facilitated by Scotland's Regulatory Review Group (RRG) will help realise the vast potential of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) energy schemes.The group, which today publishes its annual report, has looked at...

To mark the launch of Alcohol Awareness Week 2010 today, adults across Scotland are being asked how their drinking habits measure up and encouraged to "make every day count". The week-long initiative aims to...

The Lord Advocate, Rt Hon Elish Angiolini QC has today announced that she will be stepping down from office at the next Scottish election.The Lord Advocate said that it had been an enormous privilege...

Health charity Diabetes UK and the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government have today announced joint funding of over £675,000 to establish a major resource in Scotland for research into Type 1 diabetes.The...

Figures showing that the number of people carrying offensive weapons such as knives is now at its lowest level in Scotland in a decade have been released.Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said that the figures...

The Scottish Beaver Trial team has released a new male beaver to partner a lone female as part of the five-year trial reintroduction of beavers to Knapdale Forest in Mid-Argyll. The male, who was...

A funding initiative expected to generate £130 million and provide 1000 new homes for rent across Scotland moved a step closer today.Under the National Housing Trust (NHT), spearheaded by The Scottish Government and Scottish...

Business owners are reminded that their rates will be fixed at 30th September for the next three years. So if you have any doubts about the way that your property has been assessed then...

Overall public sector employment in Scotland fell by 1.3 per cent over the last year, statistics published by The Scottish Government today show.When public sector financial institutions are excluded, public sector employment fell by...

Plans to transform broadcasting services in Scotland - providing new opportunities to develop talent, ideas and the creative economy - came a step closer according to an announcement by The Scottish Government.Culture Minister Fiona...

First Minister Alex Salmond today set out the Scottish Government's priorities for the final year of the parliamentary term and beyond.In a statement to the Scottish Parliament, the First Minister outlined a programme of...

Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of seven new Queen's Counsel, on the recommendation of First Minister Alex Salmond.The new appointees are: Andrew Lawson Brown, Robert Bruce Weir, Shona...

People with long term conditions are to be given 'care plans' by their pharmacist to help them manage their ill-health better, it was announced today.Through an integrated patient record sharing system between GPs and...

Every local authority in Scotland is invited to apply for funding from the Scottish Government to help ensure that people going out for the night can enjoy themselves in a safe environment.Last year's Safer...

The athletes who will represent Scotland at next month's Commonwealth Games in Delhi were named today.Scots will compete in 16 of the 17 sports disciplines in India. The oldest is 72-year-old bowler Willie Wood,...

Joint plans to mark the 450th anniversary of the Reformation were unveiled by the Church of Scotland and Scottish Government today.The main national focus will be on Wednesday November 3, beginning with a conference,...

To access public money is always a bit of a lottery but the success of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) means that it is closing to new applications following unprecedented demand, it...

First Minister Alex Salmond today met Statoil, a Norwegian based oil company, to discuss the possibility of developing the world's first floating wind farm in Scotland.The company has identified two potential sites, one off...