Scottish Government

News Releases:

Tuesday 03/02/2009

Alcohol sponsorship guidlines [Health and Community Care]

New guidelines identify best practice for alcohol brand sponsorships in Scotland.

Appointment of sheriff [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Mr George Jamieson has been appointed as an all-Scotland floating sheriff based in Dumfries.

Energy efficient housing prize [Housing]

£1 million award scheme to inspire new ways of improving energy efficiency of housing.

Fish conservation efforts to step up [Marine and Fisheries]

Enhanced scheme will reward Scotland's fishermen for their conservation efforts.

Help for fuel poor [People and Society]

Eligible households urged to apply for help through the central heating programme.

Improving fisheries surveillance [Marine and Fisheries]

New Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency surveillance aircraft takes to the skies.

Scots chosen for 'skills olympics' [Education and Training]

Eight young Scots qualify to represent UK in the 2009 World Skills games in Canada.

Support for businesses [Business and Industry]

New scheme to help companies capitalise on opportunities offered by major events.

Treasure Trove [Arts and Culture]

Code of practice published to ensure procedures for claiming treasure trove are understood.

Monday 02/02/2009

Green jobs blueprint [Business and Industry]

Thousands of green jobs to be created as part of economic recovery programme.

Inspectorate of Prosecution [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Inspection report on the Highlands and Islands Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services.

Old Masters collection to stay in Scotland [Arts and Culture]

National Galleries secure Titian painting and wider Bridgewater Collection.

Salmon fishing season kicks off [Marine and Fisheries]

Scotland's 'big four' salmon rivers generating millions for local economies - Fisheries Secretary.