Iconic Scottish landmarks light up blue for World Arthritis Day
Some of Scotland’s most recognisable landmarks, including the Kelpies and Glasgow Science Centre, will light up blue on Monday 12 October for World Arthritis Day as Arthritis UK calls for a dedicated...
View ArticleLeadership training to empower headteachers
Further funding for academies that have benefitted more than 2,000 so far Training opportunities for school leaders will continue to be supported by the Scottish Government helping develop leadership...
View ArticleNew winter health plan ‘to ease hospital pressures’
Health Secretary outlines ‘Home First’ approach Expanded Hospital at Home services, a public awareness campaign and targeted investment to reduce waiting lists are all part of a newly-unveiled health...
View ArticleREAD ALL ABOUT IT! Wee Read smashes 50,000 pledge target
Scotland comes together to celebrate the joy of reading More than 90,000 people took part in Wee Read as Scotland came together yesterday to celebrate the joy of reading – smashing the campaign’s...
View ArticleSupport for autistic adults
Improving outcomes for neurodivergent and autistic people, and people with learning disabilities Autistic adults are to benefit from more than £600,000 of new funding to improve access to advice,...
View ArticleFirst Minister digs in on Granton’s Waterfront
‘WE’LL TRANSFORM THIS FORMAL INDUSTRIAL SITE INTO A NEW COASTAL TOWN AND COMMUNITY’ – COUNCIL LEADER JANE MEAGHER First Minister John Swinney has marked the start of construction on one of Scotland’s...
View ArticleEducation Secretary visits Cerebral Palsy Scotland as charity calls for...
The visit provided an opportunity to highlight the need for greater specialist expertise in education and more proactive, preventative healthcare for people with cerebral palsy. Màiri McAllan, Cabinet...
View Article250 NHS jobs for parents
Supporting work to help tackle child poverty More than 250 paid NHS placements will be made available to parents across Scotland as part of Scottish Government efforts to eradicate child poverty. The...
View ArticleIndependent review of maternity services begins
Improving care for women and babies across Scotland A nationwide review of Scotland’s maternity services begins today, examining how care can be improved for women, babies and families. Chaired by...
View ArticleJoseph Rowntree Foundation: Poverty in Scotland 2026 report published
CHALLENGE POVERTY WEEK 2026 We are publishing this report at a critical crossroads in Scotland’s journey to a possible future, one free from poverty. In this year’s election campaign and programme for...
View ArticleFunding awarded to support university spinouts
Unlocking economic innovation The Scottish Government is investing nearly £3 million to help turn university research projects into commercial business propositions. Seventeen projects from seven...
View ArticleRoyal Botanic Garden Edinburgh reopens historic Palm Houses following...
Final planting of endangered lion plant marks momentous completion of half decade renovation TODAY (Friday 2 October 2026), the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is reopening its historic Palm Houses to...
View ArticleWinter heating help for over 1 million people in Scotland
Scotland’s unique package of winter heating support will begin this month An estimated 1.4 million payments will be made to people across Scotland to help with heating their homes this winter, with...
View ArticleGiving communities a bigger say in climate action
New plan gives local people a stronger voice A new blueprint sets out how people across Scotland can play a bigger part in the country’s response to the climate and nature crisis. The Public...
View ArticleDelivering better local mental health support
Improving mental health and wellbeing People needing support with their mental health and wellbeing will get access to help closer to home, including through new walk-in hubs and 24/7 emergency...
View ArticleSafer homes for tenants
Landlords must act fast on damp and mould under new law coming into force next week Landlords will have strict timescales to investigate any report of damp or mould, provide written findings, and...
View Article“YOU’RE GETTING PAID TO TAKE THE RISK”
Young people reveal how adult criminals exploit children to commit crime in Scotland A new Scotland-wide campaign was launched yesterday warning that adult criminals are grooming and exploiting...
View ArticleShaping the Future report: Empowering schools
Proposals published to start dialogue with local authorities A report from an experienced former headteacher on how to improve the way schools are funded and governed has been published. John Wilson,...
View ArticleMaking healthier food choices easier
New changes introduced to the sale and placement of foods high in fat, sugar and salt in shops come into effect Following the passing of regulations by Parliament last year, new restrictions will be...
View ArticleFire and Rehire on hold as talks to resume next week
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL STEPS BACK FROM THE BRINK Glasgow City Council has agreed to pause the process of dismissing and re-engaging staff following constructive discussions with the Scottish Government...
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