Scottish Government

Highlands and Islands

Wednesday 15/05/2013

Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries [Marine and Fisheries]

Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill Passes through Scottish Parliament

Friday 03/05/2013

Scotland shares expertise with South Africa [Marine and Fisheries]

Marine Energy Delegation benefit from Scottish Excellence.

Monday 29/04/2013

Bull-ish about the future [Agriculture]

Modernised bull stud is a model farm.

Friday 26/04/2013

New 500 Capgemini jobs 'immense for Inverness' [First Minister]

First Minister welcomes doubling of French firm's Highland workforce.

Thursday 25/04/2013

Raasay consultation begins [Environment]

Options for future of island's sporting assets.

Wednesday 17/04/2013

MacAskill praises work of Police Scotland [General]

Scottish Government recognises outstanding contribution of officers

Thursday 04/04/2013

Scotland to produce lifesaving HIV technology [First Minister]

First Minister meets Daktari Diagnostics in New York who announce plans to create 126 jobs in Inverness.

Wednesday 03/04/2013

New funding announced for Lews Castle Museum [Tourism]

£1.8 million to complete financial package.

Tuesday 02/04/2013

Mountain rescue work praised [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Public urged to take extra care.

Thursday 28/03/2013

Decrofting [Agriculture]

Amendment to crofting legislation required

Tuesday 26/03/2013

Severe weather update [Environment]

Deputy First Minister visits Campbeltown to see local response.

Monday 25/03/2013

Shetland location for 2013 Summer cabinets [First Minister]

Finance Secretary announces venue.

Saturday 23/03/2013

Severe weather update [Transport]

Transport Minister chairs further emergency meeting.

Friday 15/03/2013

More science chances for kids [Education and Training]

Scottish Government invests £144,000 in science events.

Friday 01/03/2013

Environment Minister visits Raasay [Rural Development]

Discussions held on future of island’s sporting rights

Thursday 28/02/2013

Raasay sporting rights [Agriculture]

Ministers extend islanders' contract for Raasay sporting rights.

Friday 15/02/2013

Argyll and Bute Council public drinking ban announced

Justice Secretary permits ban to come into force.

Friday 08/02/2013

Harbour storm damage [Marine and Fisheries]

Extra £1m funding assistance

Friday 01/02/2013

Working together for a fair deal for the Islands [Business and Industry]

Intergovernmental group to appoint consultant to look at island potential.

Thursday 24/01/2013

Former Military Chaplain to lead WWI commemorations [Arts and Culture]

Norman Drummond will oversee Scotland’s centenary programme