Scottish Government

First Minister

Friday 18/01/2013

Algerian hostage crisis [First Minister]

First Minister makes statement on situation in Algeria.

Wednesday 16/01/2013

People of Scotland to have written constitution [First Minister]

First Minister marks Section 30 order by moving debate onto the 'why' of independence.

Monday 14/01/2013

£1million to preserve memory of Scotland's war dead [First Minister]

First Minister announces Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund.

Thursday 10/01/2013

Extra cash for Scotland's National Parks [First Minister]

£2.9 million for projects to improve visitor facilities and stimulate rural economy.

FM cleared by ministerial code report [First Minister]

Edinburgh Agreement was "appropriate moment" to seek EU legal advice.

Thursday 03/01/2013

New Year message for oil and gas industry [First Minister]

Scottish Government will work with sector to build on success of 2012.

Monday 31/12/2012

First Minister's New Year message [First Minister]

Referendum to bring new opportunities for Scots to make own choices.

Thursday 20/12/2012

Nigg revival creates 400 new Highland jobs [First Minister]

Global Energy expand operations for new projects.

Friday 14/12/2012

Connecticut shooting incident [First Minister]

First Minister sends condolences.

Thursday 13/12/2012

FM welcomes Scotrenewables investment [First Minister]

Orkney-based company finalises details of £7.6 million foreign funding package.

Leveson findings - expert panel appointed [First Minister]

'Balanced panel' to consider recommendations of Leveson report.

Wednesday 12/12/2012

First Minister's Christmas card [First Minister]

Painting by Dame Elizabeth Blackadder to benefit four good causes.

Tuesday 11/12/2012

FM asks Scots to make Christmas a cracker for elderly [First Minister]

Perfect time to tackle loneliness and make Scotland a good place to grow old.

Friday 07/12/2012

FM opens expanded BASF plant on Lewis [First Minister]

Official opening of extended BASF Pharma (Callanish) Ltd plant.

Thursday 06/12/2012

Plexus to create 130 new jobs [First Minister]

First Minister welcomes £9 million West Lothian investment.

Wednesday 05/12/2012

Salmond joins Wales, NI in budget call [First Minister]

Devolved nations call jointly for capital investment from UK Chancellor.

Tuesday 04/12/2012

FM invites cross-party suggestions on press group [First Minister]

FM - Necessary for Scottish Parliament to act on self-regulation criteria.

Friday 30/11/2012

St Andrew's Day message [First Minister]

First Minister issues recording to mark Scotland's special day.

Thursday 22/11/2012

Multi-million Euro deal for Ayrshire maritime firm [First Minister]

First Minister announces €11 million MCS deal on return from German trade mission.

Wednesday 21/11/2012

Scottish welfare help "can only go so far" - FM [First Minister]

Salmond to tell voluntary sector only independence can secure a fairer Scotland.