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Funding 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...
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Royal 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...
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Winter 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...
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Giving 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...
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Delivering 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...
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Safer 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...
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“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...
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Shaping 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,...
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Making 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...
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Fire 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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Increased funding for Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland
SUPPORTING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE Providers of apprenticeship places will see their funding rise 10% in 2027-28, giving greater stability to those that offer training. Modern Apprenticeship contribution...
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Another rise in drug use deaths
SCOTLAND HAS WORST RECORD IN EUROPE Alcohol and Drugs Minister Maree Todd has raised concerns about an ‘increasingly toxic and unpredictable drugs supply’ in Scotland and has said the government will...
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Supporting survivors of sexual violence in Scotland
National roll-out of Nurse Sexual Offence Examiners Specialist nurses trained to examine survivors of sexual assault will be available across Scotland as part of a national roll-out. Nurse Sexual...
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Reaction to latest homelessness figures
COSLA Community Wellbeing Spokesperson, Cllr Maureen Chalmers, responded to the Scottish Government’s Homelessness Figures. She said: “Today’s published homelessness figures are disappointing and...
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GIANT OYSTER DELIVERS MESSAGES OF HOPE FOR SCOTLAND’S NATURE TO FIRST MINISTER
Pic Greg Macvean 22/09/2026 WWF – It’s In Our Nature campaign handover to the First Minister at Bute House A selection of thousands of messages from people across Scotland sharing their hopes for the...
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Local governance reform in Scotland
Empowered Communities? Proposals outlined to shape consultation Initial proposals designed to deliver fundamental reform of local governance have been set out to help shape the debate on improving...
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Direction for new data centres
Environmental Impact Assessments now required Large data centre applications are set to face more stringent environmental requirements. The Scottish Government has published a planning direction which...
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New funding round opens for Edinburgh community mental health and wellbeing...
Charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to strengthen mental health and wellbeing across Edinburgh A new round of the Edinburgh Communities...
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Audit Scotland: Transparency needed on ScotWind funds
The Scottish Government needs to be more transparent about how it will use £755 million raised by a high risk and reward offshore wind leasing round, says the Audit Commisson in a new report published...
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New Scots Gathering puts stories at the heart of change
North Edinburgh event brings the refugee and migration sector together to explore how narrative can influence policy, public attitudes and belonging Over 80 organisations, practitioners and community...
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