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Science and Environment :: United Kingdom
UK must assist Scotland - Salmond
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:52:00 -0000
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond is asked for reassurance about major public projects during FMQs.
'Progress made' in Iceland talks
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:21:03 -0000
Significant progress has been made over frozen UK cash in failed Icelandic banks, say Treasury and Icelandic officials.
Car bomb hero in intensive care
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:43:04 -0000
Glasgow Airport car bomb hero John Smeaton remains in intensive care after suffering an asthma attack.
Five injured by toppled gazebos
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:43:59 -0000
Five people are injured after high winds blew stalls onto them at an Italian market in Edinburgh.
Lib Dems demand cut in income tax
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:27:12 -0000
The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats renews his demand for a 2p cut in income tax as part of a "radical" economic package.
Fresh appeal over fatal shooting
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:36:09 -0000
Detectives investigating a fatal shooting in Glasgow renew their appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Association in Scotland to Research into Astronautics Ltd (ASTRA) - A spaceflight and astronomical society that meets in Glasgow and Airdrie; they manage Airdrie Public Observatory, and organise rocketry events. Membership information, with events and meeting schedule.
Built Environment Forum Scotland - The forum links organisations that have an interest in the built environment and cultural heritage of the country.
Caledonian Research Foundation - Details on how it encourages academic research of international standing in biomedicine and the humanities by awarding fellowships and scholarships, and supporting an International Conference on aspects of the biomedical sciences. Scotland.
Meta Description: [ Caledonian Research Foundation is a Scottish charitable company which has supported independent research in Scotland since 1990. It aims to encourage academic research of international standing in biomedical science, the humanities and social sciences. ]
Food Certification Scotland - Certification schemes and quality manuals for companies producing smoked, organic, fresh, smolts and other types of salmon products.
Meta Description: [ Farmed Salmon, Food Certification (Scotland) Ltd, Scottish Quality Salmon, Smoked Salmon,Salmon Smolts, Quality Salmon, Food Quality, Environmental Management Systems.Quality Assurance Schemes,Tartan Quality Mark, Label Rouge, agriculture, farm assurance ]
Forward Scotland - The country's body for promoting sustainable use of resources. Outlines the core activities: grant funding and development programmes and information and network development. Explains the concept of Sustainable Development and offers a range of related publications, information and material.
Keep Scotland Beautiful - Includes a variety of national environmental campaigns and programmes, including Keep Scotland Tidy, People and Places, Coastal Campaigns, Waste Aware Scotland, Sustainable Scotland Network, Eco Schools and Eco-Congregation.
Meta Description: [ Keep Scotland Beautiful Homepage. The meeting point for all the programmes and campaigns managed by Keep Scotland Beautiful. Keep Scotland Tidy, People and Places, Eco Schools, Coastal Campaigns, Eco-Congregation, Sustainable Scotland Network, Waste Aware Scotland. ]
Life Peatlands Project - Providing information about this project involved in restoring and conserving active blanket bog of European importance in North Scotland.
Meta Description: [ The Life Peatlands Project 2001-2005 - Restoring Active Blanket Bog of European Importance in North Scotland ]
Royal Society of Edinburgh - Information about evidence, advice and comment, events, seminars, debates, lectures, enquiries, research awards, publications and conference facilities. Special page for young people.
Meta Description: [ The Royal Society of Edinburgh is Scotland's National Academy of Science & Letters. It is an independent body with charitable status. The Society organises conferences and lectures for the specialist and for the general public. It provides a forum for informed debate on issues of national and int... ]
Scotland's Moorland Forum - Strives to sustain and enhance the extent, diversity and range of habitats, species and enterprises encompassing moorland.
Meta Description: [ Moorland is a dynamic expression of wild nature, although much of it is managed by people; it is the epitome of a cultural landscape. Globally, heather moorland is virtually confined to Britain and Ireland. ]
Scottish Countryside Rangers Association - An organisation for people who work for Scotland's countryside. Includes history, membership information, and news.
Scottish Crop Research Institute - Conducts research into plant molecular biology, virology, nematology, pathology, physiology, and metabolism.
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Scottish Genomic Facility - Details of the aims, operation and overview of the consortium.
Sustainable Scotland - Contains information to learn about sustainable development and the environment on a national and local level.
The Environmental Research Institute - A Thurso based facility capable of undertaking research activities. Information on education and training, facilities, research fields and staff is included. Contact addresses are also available.
The Shiant Isles - All about the archaeology, geology, and natural history of the Shiant Isles in North West Scotland, in connection with the book 'Sea Room' by Adam Nicolson, the owner of ths Isles.
Meta Description: [ All about the archaeology, geology, and natural history of the Shiant Isles, off North West Scotland, in support of the book 'Sea Room' by Adam Nicolson. ]
The Ythan Project - Aims to involve local people in protecting, restoring and enhancing the river Ythan. Contact details.
Meta Description: [ The Ythan Project is based around the catchment of the river Ythan in Aberdeenshire in north-east Scotland.
The project is funded by the European Commissions Life Environment fund and aims to involve local people in protecting, restoring and enhancing the river Ythan. ]
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