Scottish Government

News Releases:

Tuesday 31/07/2012

Emergency funding considered for council

Ministers are considering emergency financial assistance for East Ayrshire.

Eye examinations [Health and Community Care]

Rise in number getting free eye tests.

Key scottish safety camera statistics 2011 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

An Official Statistics publication for Scotland.

Naloxone kits issued across Scotland [Law, Order and Public Safety]

3,445 kits distributed in 2011/12.

Record number get heart check up [Health and Community Care]

Almost 48,000 undergo Keep Well appointments.

Monday 30/07/2012

Financial services showcased at Scotland House

Finance Minister hosts Scottish Government reception to showcase Scottish skills and expertise.

Hall's of Broxburn [General]

Finance Secretary chairs latest meeting of taskforce.

Marine Energy Park welcomed [General]

Energy Minister welcomes news of Scotland's first Marine Energy Park.

Milk momentum must continue [Rural Development]

Lochhead addresses rally and announces £100k support for farmer collaboration.

National Museums Scotland [Arts and Culture]

New Chair appointed.

Scots to benefit from study abroad [Education and Training]

£130,000 Saltire Scholarship scheme for students.

Scottish Loan Fund awards

Four Scottish companies to benefit from five million pounds of funding from the Scottish Loan Fund.

Tapestries to enhance Wallace exhibition [Arts and Culture]

The Culture Secretary unveils woven art to feature in an iconic Wallace exhibition.

Sunday 29/07/2012

Property factors registration scheme [Housing]

More protection and better service for homeowners.

Friday 27/07/2012

First Minister unveils Scotland House [First Minister]

Salmond unveils extensive programme of events to celebrate Scottish success.

Reappointment of NHS board member [Health and Community Care]

Member Re-Appointed to NHS National Services Scotland.

Way ahead annouced for West Coast fishing [Marine and Fisheries]

Temporary controls to ensure a full year prawn fishery.

West Coast Fishing Concern [Marine and Fisheries]

Measures considered to manage west coast prawn fishery.

Thursday 26/07/2012

£122.5m NHS investment in Grampian [Health and Community Care]

Patients to benefit from improved facilities for treatment.

Co-operation Agreement signed with China [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Scottish Government sign memorandum of understanding with Shenzhen.