2004
Friday 31/12/2004
Party-goers reminded of the damage excessive drinking can cause.
Advice is to be safe, not sorry, as the New Year dawns.
Richard John Staite OBE, headteacher at Penicuik’s Beeslack Community High School, awarded a knighthood.
Civil Recovery Unit has successfully secured the money having taken 38 cases to civil courts throughout the country.
Thursday 30/12/2004
Scotland's ambitions for 2005 will build on old relationships as new links are forged - First Minister.
Projects across Scotland which help people living in rural areas access vital services receive £925,230.
Meeting to discuss organisations' response to disaster and how the Scottish government can help their efforts.
Carnival to mark special relationship between Scotland and France kicks off four days of Hogmanay celebrations.
Publication of a guide to health and safety on educational excusions.
Wednesday 29/12/2004
Emergency phone number and links to latest information on situation in south-east Asia.
Aim is to improve conditions and set out minimum rights and responsibilities for hostel users.
New members appointed.
The number of Swedish tourists has almost doubled in the last two years.
Two children hand in bronze age arrowhead to National Museums of Scotland.
Tuesday 28/12/2004
Details of the independent review committee now online with new website.
Monday 27/12/2004
Order laid in Parliament allowing reduction in current 50 per cent rate of council tax on second homes.
Medical advice for pregnant women to stay clear of sheep during lambing season.
Community wardens bring Christmas spirit to local initiatives.
Thursday 23/12/2004
First Minister says Scotland can play a big part in building a better world.
Births in Scotland have increased in eight of the last nine quarters, according to latest figures.
Campaign launched to educate parents and help protect children from chatroom paedophiles.
New project to assess genetic predisposition to common diseases receives £4.4m of funding.
Tourism Minister launches plan that will direct Midlothian through to 2007.
Allocations from £1.2 billion among Scotland's 32 local authorities.
Wednesday 22/12/2004
Latest review of state of mental health of children and young people.