August 2008
Monday 01/09/2008
Health Secretary chairs review and sees how healthcare staff are helping tackle local alcohol misuse problems.
Friday 29/08/2008
New sheriff appointed for Grampian, Highlands and Islands.
More than £1 million investment sets up a Dementia Clinical Research Network.
Review will consider enhancements to ferry services across all Scottish routes.
Local Authorities commitment to work more closely to enhance public safety.
First Minister marks start of construction of one of the largest city-centre developments in Scotland.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Figures released today show there are more police officers in Scotland than ever before.
Study to inform how Scotland can best use its rural land for benefit of all.
Thursday 28/08/2008
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
New Auditor appointed.
Experts from Australia and Denmark visit Scotland.
People urged to have their say as alcohol debate draws to a close.
Funding to safeguard advocacy services for parents of children with additional support needs (ASN).
Wednesday 27/08/2008
South of Scotland 'buffer zone' to try to halt the spread of lethal squirrelpox virus.
Children's Minister learns from Norway's early years success.
Scottish medallists arrive in Edinburgh.
Two non-executive members re-appointed.
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS) report.
Private sector must play an even greater role in meeting housing need - Communities Minister.
Islands can play important part in renewables revolution - Energy Minister.
Tuesday 26/08/2008
Statistics show NHS is reducing waiting times for patients, effectively meeting national maximum waiting times targets.
Barra and Vatersay becomes the latest community to take on the challenge of reducing its carbon footprint.
Enterprise Minister meets representatives from Western Isles textiles industry.
The Scottish Cabinet meets at the Gaelic College, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, on Skye.