Tag: Scottish Government

Salmond pays tribute to departing Cosla president Pat Watters

Scottish News

Guest - February 17, 2012

FIRST Minister Alex Salmond has paid tribute to departing Cosla president Pat Watters at the organisation’s annual conference in St Andrews. During his closing speech...

Scotland handed power over Antarctica – by mistake

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - February 12, 2012

SCOTS ministers are locked in a bitter battle with Westminster over Antarctica after it emerged power over the area had been devolved by accident. David...

SNP reveal they have no plans for Selkirk bypass

Scottish News

Guest - February 10, 2012

SEVERAL politicians clashed with the Scottish Government after they revealed they had no plans to build a bypass for Selkirk, and accused the SNP...

Woman ordered to remove her door by Scottish Government

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - February 7, 2012

A FURIOUS homeowner has been told to throw away her new £1000 door by the Scottish Government – because it doesn’t suit her historic home. Retired Margaret...

New campaign urges women to ‘drop a glass size’

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - February 7, 2012

A NEW campaign aimed at encouraging Scots to think about the health effects of regularly drinking above the recommended alcohol guidelines was launched today. The...