Community Land Scotland Conference - First Minister's speech by scotgov

The Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's Q&A session following her speech at the Academy of Government of the Edinburgh University launching the paper Independence: a renewed partnership of the Isles.

The Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's keynote speech at the Academy of Government of the Edinburgh University launching the paper Independence: a renewed partnership of the Isles.

Public Bodies Conference - Derek MacKay by scotgov

Public Bodies Conference - John Swinney by scotgov

A cutting-edge centre that will develop subsea pipeline technologies for the world’s oil and gas markets was officially opened by First Minister Alex Salmond today.

Scotland will pause in memory of the many thousands who fell in battle during the First World War during a programme of commemoration to mark the centenary of the conflict outlined by First Minister Alex Salmond today. Speaking to an audience gathered in Perth for the Royal British Legion Scotland annual conference, the First Minister outlined the schedule which will focus on key observance dates for the anniversary, bringing together significant events such as the outbreak of war and Armistice Day, with major military battles such as Jutland and Gallipoli and important domestic incidents such as the loss of HMS Iolaire to represent the full scope of the impact felt by Scotland during the conflict.

A thousand new training and volunteering places are to be made available to young unemployed Scots to help them gain valuable employment skills and work experience as part of the 2014 Commonwealth Games Legacy programme.

Scottish Government SRDP programme manager Billy McKenzie gives an overview of the current consultation on the future of the Scotland Rural Development Programme.

Scottish Government SRDP programme manager Billy McKenzie gives an overview of the current consultation on the future of the Scotland Rural Development Programme.