Tag: first minister

First Minister hails Pope's 'tremendous' visit to Scotland

Shaun Milne - September 16, 2010

By Shaun Milne FIRST Minister Alex Salmond tonight hailed the ‘Pope Benedict XVI’s State Visit to Britain as “tremendous” after his journey kicked off in...

Papal tartan welcome as thousands cheer Pope in Edinburgh

Shaun Milne - September 16, 2010

By Shaun Milne THE POPE arrived in Scotland to be greeted by an adoring crowd of some 125,000 people in glorious Edinburgh sunshine on his...

Andy Murray gets castle party promise from Salmond

Deadline News Journalist - June 18, 2010

By Christine Lavelle and Martin Graham ANDY Murray will get a champagne reception at Edinburgh Castle if he wins Wimbledon. Scotland’s tennis ace was given the...

Fire Hero Is Among First Ever Brave@Heart Award Winners

Shaun Milne - June 9, 2010

By Cara Sulieman A MAN who tried to save tragic teen Jessica McCagh after her boyfriend set her alight was among those being awarded a...

PICTURE OF THE DAY: Sun Shines For Gardening Scotland

Shaun Milne - June 4, 2010

BLOOMIN' MARVELLOUS: First Minister Alex Salmond chats with schoolkids from Kinlochleven at the opening day of Gardening Scotland 2010 which was taking place at...