Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 29/02/2008

Rural Homes for Rent [Housing]

£5 million pilot scheme aims to produce more affordable housing in the countryside.

Thursday 28/02/2008

Aviemore Highland Resort [Planning]

Government statement accompanying release of Freedom of Information material.

Calls to end 'plastic bag culture' [Environment]

Retailers must do more to reduce use and impact of plastic bags - Cabinet Secretary.

Graduate endowment scrapped [Education and Training]

Parliament votes to abolish £2,289 student tax.

Trump resort plans to face inquiry [Planning]

Planning application for Aberdeenshire golf resort to go to Public Local Inquiry.

Wednesday 27/02/2008

A&E services retained [Health and Community Care]

Ayr and Monklands Hospitals to benefit from existing and enhanced accident and emergency services.

Conference highlights flooding consultation [Environment]

Environment research conference seeks expert views on flood risk management.

Enterprising pupils reap rewards [Education and Training]

Report gives positive endorsement for the enterprise in education programme.

Future of Scottish broadcasting [Arts and Culture]

First Minister delivers annual Campbell Swinton Lecture to the Royal Television Society of Scotland.

LGBT history month [People and Society]

Annual event celebrates the lives and achievements of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Modern art collection secured for Scotland [Arts and Culture]

Anthony d’Offay’s internationally acclaimed art collection acquired at fraction of market value.

Review of ASB behaviour strategy [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Criminal justice professionals meet to discuss how to better tackle antisocial behaviour.

Tuesday 26/02/2008

Caledonian Environment Centre [Environment]

Environment Secretary visits innovative recycling development centre at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Cash to keep girls active [Sport]

National scheme launched to encourage 11-16 year-old girls to stay physically fit.

Cheaper travel for ferry users [Transport]

Ferry fares to be slashed by up to half on all Western Isles to mainland routes under new pilot scheme.

Global Financial Services Week [Economy]

Scotland to host prestigious international event.

Housing Statistics for Scotland 2007 update [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Improvements in NHS performance [Health and Community Care]

Waiting lists at all time low as NHS performance improves across Scotland.

Pupils in Scotland 2007 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Smaller class sizes for early years [Education and Training]

Minister pledges to drive down class sizes for P1-3.