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Piper Alpha 'lesson been learned'
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:03:17 -0000
The lessons of the 1988 Piper Alpha disaster should mean offshore workers are safer, industry experts say.
First step for new travel network
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:15:40 -0000
The first stage of a UK-wide network of walking and cycling routes opens in south west Scotland.
Campaigning starts in by-election
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:37:41 -0000
Campaigning for the Glasgow East by-election caused by David Marshall's resignation, moves up a gear later.
Bid to avoid festival travel woes
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:07:41 -0000
T in the Park organisers issue travel advice to fans attending next weekend's event.
Freshwater fishing plan unveiled
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:17:45 -0000
A blueprint on the future of freshwater fishing is unveiled by the Scottish Government.
New cancer depression treatment
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:50:57 -0000
Researchers say they have found a new treatment for cancer patients suffering depression

 

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Orange Information Services - Listing many aspects of this group including the events and the people that make up its history.
Meta Description: [ The Loyalist and Orange information sevices homepage - your Gateway to Loyalist and Orange culture,orange,apprentice boys,loyal orders,paramilitaries ]

Braveheart Scotland - Official clan Wallace site promoting celebrates the 700th anniversary execution of William Wallace. Music, arts, heritage and culture.
Meta Description: [ Official clan wallace web site promoting braveheart scotland sir william wallace, help celebrate the 700th anniversary of the execution of William Wallace, mel gibsons movie braveheart scotland the celts being celtic and scottish music, arts, heritage and culture ]

Calor Gas Scottish Community of the Year - Annual award scheme for cities, towns, villages and rural communities in Scotland.
Meta Description: [ Calor Gas Scottish Community of the Year Awards is an annual awards scheme for community council areas in Scotland ]

Clans of Scotland Limited - Offers Scottish clan or hero prints by adding photographs and names. Prints include clan badge or hero portrait, tartan, lions rampant and history, and set against the Scottish Saltire.
Meta Description: [ Producers of high quality personalised Scottish clans, heroes and weapons prints ]

Community Enterprise in Strathclyde - Organisation for the provision of specialist support and development services to social economy organisations in the childcare, housing and local financial services sectors.
Meta Description: [ CEiS is the foremost organisation for the provision of specialist support and development services to social economy organisations in the childcare,housing and local financial services sectors. ]

First Foot - Covers the myth, magic, beliefs and baloney, history, mystery and blistery feet upon the walk of Scottish life that is Hogmanay.
Meta Description: [ FirstFoot.com is Scotland's humour site. Taking ourselves seriously is not what we do best. ]

Hogmanay.net - Guide to Hogmanay celebrations around Scotland, plus some background to the tradition.

Iain Laird's Family History Project - Laird, Caithness, Clan Sinclair, Scots history, Norway and save the Scottish Regiments.

International Children's Parliament - Edinburgh based charity that works towards a better understanding and acceptance of the rights of children.
Meta Description: [ The Children's Parliament aims to provide sustainable and meaningful opportunities for children of 14 and under to engage in local, national and international democratic processes ]

Italian Cultural Institute - Promotes Italian language and culture in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Know the Score - Scotland's drugs information gateway with information on drugs and the effects of drug misuse.

Meeting the Childcare Challenge - Paper examining the need for a Scottish childcare strategy.

One Plus - An organisation which delivers new opportunities to lone parents and other families. Offers information about benefits, employment, training, statistics and policy documents.
Meta Description: [ One Plus provides new opportunities to lone parents and other families, creating training, employment and services in communities throughout Scotland. ]

One Scotland Many Cultures - Scottish Executive campaign to raise awareness of racist attitudes. Includes a history of Scottish migration and reports on asylum seekers.

500 Scotland Against Drugs - Official Scottish anti-drug campaign site.

Scotland's Countryside Festival - The festival takes place at Glamis Castle, Angus in September each year. It promotes the Scottish way of life, and traditional country lifestyle.

Scottish Communities Web Database - A collection of links to village, town, city and region specific community web sites throughout Scotland.

Scottish Culture - Explore everything from ancient Scottish traditions to the latest news from the auld sod. Includes archaeology, hotels, clans, tartans. From About.com.
Meta Description: [ UK for visitors is intended for people both within the UK and from abroad planning their vacations. Its intention is to provide information about everything you will ever need to know for your holidays about England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and The Channel Islands. ]

Scottish Labour History Society - Details the Society's mission statement and provides, news, publications, conference reports, items of interest and contact addresses.

Scottish Out of School Care Network (SOSCN) - Site for school-aged childcare and learning sector in Scotland. Information and links for parents, childcare workers and children.

Scottish Women's Aid - Provides counselling and a safe-house for women and children who have been abused.

Simply Scottish Media - Scottish culture, history, tradition, and current events. Includes radio programs, interviews, prize draws, monthly feature collections, resources, and links.
Meta Description: [ SimplyScottish.com - Scottish resources, features, interviews, and more. ]

soc.culture.scottish newsgroup - Guide to Scottish culture and many links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the soc.culture.scottish usenet newsgroup lives here. The Internet's first guide to Scotland and Scottish culture. Scottish information likely to be of general interest. Loads of information on all aspects of Scotland. Includes history, art, music, dance, ... ]

The Society of High Constables of Edinburgh - The Society runs four sports clubs for golf, bowling , angling and curling. An illustrated history and calendar of events.

Visitor to Scotland - A directory listing links to sites dealing with Scotland's culture, history and heritage.
Meta Description: [ The Largest Directory of Scottish-Related Web Pages ]

What sort of Scotland do we want to live in? - Background information about the millennium debate on Scotland's future, for the world summit on sustainable development held in 2002.