Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 06/08/2009

Reviving town centres [Regeneration]

Millions of pounds to be shared by 48 small towns to stimulate regeneration.

Three share new building [Environment]

Golspie houses partners in environmental and rural services.

Wednesday 05/08/2009

Climate Change Bill [Environment]

Scotland's Climate Change Bill receives Royal Assent.

Inland Waterways Advisory Council [Transport]

One new member appointed and existing member re-appointed.

Ministerial Code Inquiry [Government]

Report into exchanges at First Minister's Questions published.

School pupils receive exam results [Education and Training]

Education Secretary congratulates pupils on hard work.

Water industry supports customers [Environment]

Households and businesses given more certainty about future charges.

Tuesday 04/08/2009

NHS Boards [Health and Community Care]

Re-appointment of Chairs.

Supermarket Ombudsman [Business and Industry]

Environment Minister comments on decision to establish a Groceries Supply Code of Practice Ombudsman.

Whyte & Mackay [Business and Industry]

Enterprise Minister comments on news of up to 85 job losses at whisky firm.

Monday 03/08/2009

Funding for Gaelic education [Education and Training]

Investment in Gaelic Schools Fund exceeds £2 million this year.

Homecoming 2009 in Stornoway [Tourism]

Art competition winners to welcome visitors to the Western Isles.

New generation of Gaelic speakers [Arts and Culture]

Immediate action is only way to save language - Culture Minister.

Road Equivalent Tariff [Transport]

Western Isles ferries attract 14 per cent more passengers under pilot scheme.

Scotland's planning system [Planning]

New measures designed to improve efficiency come into force.

Scottish Cabinet in Stornoway [People and Society]

Ministers travel to Western Isles for historic meeting of Cabinet.

Sunday 02/08/2009

FM at the Turriff Show [Agriculture]

First Minister attends flagship agricultural event.