March 2007
Friday 30/03/2007
Publication of four independent reports to inform development of Scotland's Climate Change programme.
Alan Hardie re-appointed to the public body.
Financial services Advisory Board report finds that industry remains major economic success story.
Consultation begins on the Strategic Environmental Assessment of wave and tidal power.
Junior doctors applying for speciality training to be guaranteed interviews.
Extended appointment to Board of Trustees.
Three new sheriffs appointed to Scotland's sheriff courts.
Finance Minister says appetite for change is widespread.
Mr John Gooday awarded post of Scotland's first road works commissioner.
Appointment of new member.
Strategy and action plan to encourage the development of social enterprises in Scotland.
New website aims to better prepare rescue services for protecting countryside against brush fires.
Thursday 29/03/2007
Four teams shortlisted for competition to regenerate former Glasgow abbatoir site.
Local authorities are to be given new powers to manage processions and weed out troublemakers.
New status aims to guarantee first class artistic standards.
Eleven new members appointed.
Fishermen believe there is greater compliance within the industry than five years ago.
Scots student's design to be featured on official tee-shirts for Scotland Run in New York.
Go-ahead given for coast protection schemes in South Uist, Benbecula and Barra.
Wednesday 28/03/2007
Finance Minister says Executive is on track to deliver £1,500 million in efficiency gains.
New measures to support vulnerable witnesses in court will be introduced next week.
Scheme will now include international students undertaking postgraduate diplomas and certificates.
£5m investment expected to create 4,000 additional classroom places for newcomers to Scotland.
Dawyck Botanic Garden in the Borders gets new £1.3 million outreach facility.
£1.2m plan outlines actions to reduce injuries and fatalities in the workplace.