This week
Thursday 28/08/2008
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
New Auditor appointed.
Experts from Australia and Denmark visit Scotland.
People urged to have their say as alcohol debate draws to a close.
Funding to safeguard advocacy services for parents of children with additional support needs (ASN).
Wednesday 27/08/2008
South of Scotland 'buffer zone' to try to halt the spread of lethal squirrelpox virus.
Children's Minister learns from Norway's early years success.
Scottish medallists arrive in Edinburgh.
Two non-executive members re-appointed.
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS) report.
Private sector must play an even greater role in meeting housing need - Communities Minister.
Islands can play important part in renewables revolution - Energy Minister.
Tuesday 26/08/2008
Statistics show NHS is reducing waiting times for patients, effectively meeting national maximum waiting times targets.
Barra and Vatersay becomes the latest community to take on the challenge of reducing its carbon footprint.
Enterprise Minister meets representatives from Western Isles textiles industry.
The Scottish Cabinet meets at the Gaelic College, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, on Skye.
Funding of £4.5 million to regenerate vacant sites in the Highlands area.
First Minister meets teachers and pupils from leadership academies on Skye.
First Minister signs off bottle of vintage whisky for 2009 Year of Homecoming.
A National Statistics publication.
BBC Alba to launch next month.
Monday 25/08/2008
The Scottish Government is considering allowing dates to be altered for environmental reasons.
A National Statistics publication.
Rises in rail and bus passengers, but car use is still a challenge.
DVD being distributed to parents to help keep them up to speed on school developments.