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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...
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...
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...
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...
New sex offender scheme rolled out this week
A scheme giving parents the right to ask if a sex offender has access to their children will be rolled out across the country...
Scottish Government spends less on travel
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,...
Guest Article by Dr Ian McKee MSP – the alcohol debate
by Dr Ian McKee MSP
Scotland’s relationship with alcohol is a topic that has dominated this session of parliament. For many, it’s a controversial issue...
Scotland in Delhi
The fact that The Commonwealth Games are taking place in Delhi may be passing some of you by... but we must tell you that...
BT and superfast Broadband – the race is on
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...
clubgolf – producing future golf stars
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...
Consultation on merger of Edinburgh University and The Art College
The Education Secretary has launched a consultation on a proposed merger between Edinburgh University and Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) to ensure an open...
Government wants you to get your flu jab!
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...
Carbon capture will benefit from better regulation
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...
Alcohol Awareness Week
To mark the launch of Alcohol Awareness Week 2010 today, adults across Scotland are being asked how their drinking habits measure up and encouraged...
Lord Advocate to step down next year
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...
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