Scottish Government

Highlands and Islands

Friday 12/10/2012

Quayside conversations [Marine and Fisheries]

Marine Scotland taking forward engagement with fishermen.

Thursday 04/10/2012

Highlands and Islands fire Inquiry ordered [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Chief Inspector commissioned to report on progress.

Monday 01/10/2012

Gleneagles will welcome the world [Sport]

Scotland ready to be next Ryder Cup venue in 2014.

Wednesday 26/09/2012

More schools, built faster [Education and Training]

26,000 pupils to benefit from 30 new schools.

Tuesday 25/09/2012

Crofting convenor appointed [Rural Development]

Skye crofter will be the first convenor

Tuesday 28/08/2012

Pupils pedal for the planet [Environment]

Minister gets on his bike to launch project to cut Highland car use.

Sunday 26/08/2012

Back to new schools [Education and Training]

Further three school buildings delivered for Scottish pupils.

Wednesday 22/08/2012

£30.3m NHS investment in Highland [Health and Community Care]

Patients benefit from improved facilities for treatment.

Tuesday 21/08/2012

Highland study benefits economy [Education and Training]

Extra university places will generate £22.5 million for Scotland.

Friday 10/08/2012

Aquaculture and fisheries consultation [Marine and Fisheries]

Analysis published following broad spectrum of engagement.

Tuesday 31/07/2012

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

Almost 48,000 undergo Keep Well appointments.

Thursday 26/07/2012

Funding boost for Gaelic learning centre [Education and Training]

Ceòlas receive £5,000 to establish a first class cultural facility in Uist.

Monday 23/07/2012

£2.4m NHS investment in Skye [Health and Community Care]

New health centre and dental clinic have recently opened.

FM unveils funding boost for culture and film [First Minister]

£130,000 for Skye-based sound and Gaelic film projects

Tuesday 03/07/2012

Abdominal screening [Health and Community Care]

Check set to save lives across Scotland.

Monday 02/07/2012

NHS member re-appointed [Health and Community Care]

Appointment to Shetland NHS Board

NHS members appointed [Health and Community Care]

Appointment to NHS Orkney Board

Friday 29/06/2012

Appointment of a new sheriff [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Mr Christopher Shead appointed.

Science points to bigger catch [Marine and Fisheries]

Advice on fish landings indicates 2013 quota increase for many stocks.

Support for rural communities to buy land [Environment]

Scottish Land Fund opens for applications.