Scottish Government

Highlands and Islands

Thursday 21/03/2002

75 new protected waters named [Environment]

Environment Minister tells Parliament new list will help growing shellfish industry.

Young Scot initiative in Argyll and Bute [People and Society]

Promotion of youth mobility, community safety, healthy lifestyles, enterprise and education.

Tuesday 19/03/2002

Scotland gains £4.4 million from Broadband fund [Rural Development]

Enterprise Minister opens first Highlands centre to promote high-speed Internet usage.

Monday 18/03/2002

Transport plans spelled out [Transport]

Series of nine regional leaflets detailing transport improvements and vision for future.

Saturday 16/03/2002

Gaelic growing more popular [Arts and Culture]

Glasgow conference shares Celtic community experience of Gaelic medium schools.

Friday 15/03/2002

Gigha Islanders celebrate 'New Dawn' [Rural Development]

Islanders receive title deeds to west coast island they now own.

Monday 11/03/2002

Lanarkshire shellfish factory refurbished [Marine and Fisheries]

Aquaculture businesses should work together to achieve added quality for products - Minister

Thursday 07/03/2002

Cash windfall for old fridges and freezers [Environment]

Local authorities to share £1.69 million to ensure efficient disposal of ozone.

Wednesday 06/03/2002

No change for Sumburgh airport [Transport]

Executive rejects Shetland council's proposals to take over control at Sumburgh.

The pieces being put in place [Health and Community Care]

First progress report on how £100 million Health Improvement Fund is being used.

Friday 01/03/2002

Northern Isles ferry contract [Rural Development]

P&O to provide lifeline ferry services to northern isles until end of September.

Wednesday 27/02/2002

Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park [Environment]

Orders lodged in Parliament bring Scotland's first National Park nearer.

The Highlander returns [Sport]

Triumphant men’s slalom Olympic medallist comes home to Scotland.

Friday 22/02/2002

SNH re-appointment [Environment]

Member from Mull is re-appointed to Board of Scottish Natural Heritage.

Tuesday 19/02/2002

Orkney Meat wins £800,000 grant [Agriculture]

Minister makes award at launch of the Orkney Food and Drink Strategy at Pickaquoy, Kirkwall.

Wednesday 13/02/2002

Satellite broadband spreads over Scotland [Rural Development]

BT extends range of high-speed Internet service in rural areas after Highlands trial.

Monday 11/02/2002

Lifesaving kit bags for rural GPs [Health and Community Care]

Sandpiper Trust and BASICS join forces to provide life-saving kit bags for every rural GP.

Friday 08/02/2002

Youth Cafes in Action [People and Society]

Minister addresses conference set up to provide network of youth cafes in the north of Scotland.

Thursday 07/02/2002

Highland farmers prepare to discuss NVZs [Agriculture]

Public meeting to discuss prevention of nitrate pollution in the Highlands.

Monday 04/02/2002

Fishing and aquaculture grant aid [Marine and Fisheries]

Executive and EU provide £6.8 million to improve and modernise economy's fish sector.