Scottish Government News By Region: Highlands and Islands http://www.scotland.gov.uk/rss/news/region/255.xml Most recent news releases about Highlands and Islands from the Scottish Government. (c)2012, Crown Copyright 15 en-gb NEWSWEBSITE@scotland.gsi.gov.uk NEWSWEBSITE@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Budget for economic recovery Capital projects to benefit and further support for students and colleges. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/02/budget08022012 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/255072 Economy £7.6m for fishing communities Local groups able to seek funding for projects that benefit their communities. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/12121506 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211316 Marine and Fisheries Reform of CAP crosses digital divide Distance no object as roadshows take to the isles - and the worldwide web. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/10133843 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211289 Agriculture New year new era for crofting First Crofting elections begin as appointed members named. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/04141728 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211269 Rural Development Crofting Commission Members appointed Crofting Commission appointments announced. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/04144029 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211270 Rural Development Weather update Ministers hear of measures taken to deal with impact of extreme weather. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/03131857 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211264 People and Society Severe weather warning Public advised to check before travelling. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/02180658 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211263 Transport £700,000 for disability organisations Funding boost will help thousands of disabled people and carers. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/30120532 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211258 Health and Community Care New Year Message 2012 First Minister notes the promise of Scotland's future. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2011/12/29151530 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/210399 First Minister £5.7m for education in Highlands and Islands UHI, Inverness College and Lews Castle funding will help local economies. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2011/12/23095534 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/210426 Education and Training