Tag: Holyrood

Penguins protest outside Scottish Parliament

Deadline News Journalist - March 9, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond HOLYROOD was given the cold shoulder yesterday as a group of penguins visited the Scottish parliament in a bid to raise awareness...

The secret beneath a Scotsman’s kilt

Deadline News Journalist - February 16, 2009

By Michael MacLeod SCOTSMEN are being urged to break tradition and wear pants under their kilts - for hygiene purposes. One of the country’s leading kiltmakers,...

Freedom of Information laws should be used better by Holyrood, says Scots creator

Deadline News Journalist - February 11, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond THE ARCHITECT of Scotland's Freedom of Information laws has called on the Scottish government to start properly exercising its powers. Lord Wallace of...

Scots’ wasted food costs millions

Deadline News Journalist - February 9, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond FAMILIES in Scotland are throwing away almost ten million pounds worth of food every year. According to government report, the average Scottish household...

Deadly virus infects Scottish Parliament

Deadline News Journalist - January 29, 2009

By Michael MacLeod A DEADLY Legionnaires' bug infected the Scottish Parliament's water supply over summer. The virus was discovered in a tank serving hundreds of staff...

Political leaders back Gaza appeal

Deadline News Journalist - January 28, 2009

By Michael MacLeod HOLYROOD'S political leaders have joined forces appealing for Scots to dig deep for victims of the Gaza conflict. Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon...

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