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Scotland hit by rail staff strike
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:25:21 -0000
Rail disruption hits Scottish commuters as signal workers walk out in the first of two 24-hour strikes.
BA assurances follow job cut plan
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:21:03 -0000
BA gives assurances that further Scottish operations will not be affected after it announced plans to close a Glasgow base.
Man dies in city centre shooting
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:41:48 -0000
A murder investigation is under way after a double shooting outside a Glasgow pub which left one man dead.
Salmond makes interest rate call
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:05:40 -0000
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond calls for a substantial cut in interest rates to head off a possible recession.
Brown 'keen' to visit Glenrothes
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:40:43 -0000
Gordon Brown has indicated he is "very keen" to join Labour's by-election campaign in Glenrothes, new Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy tells the BBC.
Terror student fails in bail bid
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:23:49 -0000
Scotland's first convicted Islamist terrorist has lost a bid to be freed from jail pending the outcome of an appeal.

 

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Aberlour Child Care Trust - A charity providing residential and community based services for some of Scotland's most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. Details, how to help, and news.
Meta Description: [ Aberlour Child Care Trust is a Scottish charity for Scotland's children. We provide residential and community based services for some of Scotland's most vulnerable and disadvantaged children. ]

Apex Scotland - Helps ex-offenders and young people at risk realise their potential through employment, with the aid of training and seminars.

Area 41 Ladies Circle - Ladies Circle in the Lothian and Borders Area.
Meta Description: [ Are you a female between the ages of 18 and 45? Fancy getting involved with all kinds of fund-raising or just having fun? Well Ladies Circle is just for you! We've Circles nationally but if you live in the Lothian and Borders area - we'd love to see you! Contact freephone 0800 100 9876 for more d... ]

Ayrshire Cattle Society - A breed society dedicated to keeping the Ayrshire breed of cattle at the forefront of modern dairying.
Meta Description: [ Ayrshire Cattle Society is a breed society dedicated to keeping the Ayrshire at the forefront of modern dairying. ]

Big Issue Scotland - Charity dedicated to promoting practical solutions to eradicating poverty anywhere in the world, by supporting the development of social enterprises such as Street Papers.

Central Scotland Forest - Environmental regeneration project. Seeks to transform the landscape and quality of life in a swathe between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Overview, projects, news, out and about, getting involved, health and exercise, forest maps and contact.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Central Scotland Forest, possibly the most ambitious environmental regeneration project in Britain. This massive undertaking is transforming the landscape and quality of life in a huge swathe of Scotland's central belt between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Read on to find out more about... ]

CHANGE - An organisation funded by the Scottish Executive which seeks to reduce male violence towards women through behavioural therapy. Information on training, annual reports and a list of other practitioners elsewhere in the UK, plus contact details.

Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland - Charity fundraising ideas and ways to help raise funds. Events from abseiling to white water rafting, parachuting to cycling.
Meta Description: [ ACE fundraising is the fundraising division of Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland a Scottish charity we offer lots of ways you can help us raise funds for people in Scotland with these conditions. Events include Abseiling, White Water Rafting, Zip Slides, Parachute jumps, Knockout competitions, Lad... ]

Children 1st - Charity supporting families under stress, protecting children from harm and neglect, helping children recover from abuse and promoting children's rights and interests.
Meta Description: [ CHILDREN 1ST (Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children) supports families under stress, protects children from harm and neglect, helps children recover from abuse and promotes childrenÍs rights and interests. ]

Children in Scotland - The national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland.
Meta Description: [ Children in Scotland is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland. ]

Community Self-Build Scotland - A national Scottish charity set up to help people in housing need and or on low incomes build their own homes. Provide advice, training and support.

Count Grand Orange Lodge of Central Scotland - One of four main County Lodges within the Grand Orange Order in Scotland.

Equip Scotland - Promote in-kind charitable donations to voluntary organizations.
Meta Description: [ splash21 supply interactive and e-commerce internet business solutions using PHP4 and MySQL database server ]

Grand Masonic Lodge of Scotland - Antient, Free and Accepted Masons. Features news, calendar, subordinate bodies, and events.
Meta Description: [ Freemasonry has existed in Scotland since at least 1598. Scottish Freemasonry is unique. Many agree that Freemasonry began in Scotland and was subsequently adapted in other countries. The Grand Lodge of Scotland is proud to maintain the lineage of this Scottish institution. News about Freemasonry... ]

Intercourse: talking sex - Non-profit organisation devoted to encouraging people to develop new ways of thinking and talking about sex and sexuality.

Japan Society of Scotland - Orgnsiation for those who are interested in Japan, its culture, language and its economy.
Meta Description: [ www.japansocietyofscotland.org.uk ]

Ladies Circle in Scotland - Organisation for women 18-45, who wish to extend their social life, and get involved in fundraising for local and national charities. Contact details and events diary for local circles.
Meta Description: [ Are you a female between the ages of 18 and 45? Fancy getting involved with all kinds of fund-raising or just having fun? Well Ladies Circle is just for you! We've Circles nationally but if you live in Scotland - we'd love to see you! Contact freephone 0800 100 9876 for more details! ]

LETSlink Scotland - A network for local currency systems throughout Scotland. Providing information about LETS and how they work, training, map of schemes operating, newsletter and contact details.
Meta Description: [ The information, training and development network for local currency systems throughout Scotland. ]

Lodge Craigielea - Masonic lodge meeting in Paisley. Lodge syllabus, history, office bearers and guestbook.
Meta Description: [ Website for Lodge Craigielea, number 1218 on the Roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. ]

Millennium Volunteers in Scotland - Millennium Volunteers - funding and developing young volunteers in Scotland.
Meta Description: [ Millennium Volunteers is a government funded initiative for young people ]

One Parent Families Scotland - Information, links and resources for single parents in Scotland.
Meta Description: [ Information, resources and links for and about single parent issues. ]

Quarriers Former Boys and Girls Association - The official site of the Quarriers Former Boys and Girls Association. Helping former children of Quarriers Homes to keep in contact with each other.
Meta Description: [ The official site of the Quarrier's Homes Former Boys and Girls Association. ]

Quarriers Village - Quarriers Village is a Scottish charity helping various social groups across Scotland by staging fundraising events and running a full range of social services.
Meta Description: [ Quarriers Charity Web Site ]

Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme in Scotland - Aims to promote and support voluntary action in the community by older volunteers. Information on how to join and on the general principles of the organization.
Meta Description: [ RSVP promotes and supports voluntary action in the community by older volunteers in Scotland ]

Right Track - Charity to assist disadvantaged young people in Scotland.

Rural Housing Service - Provides help and support on housing issues. Includes information about what they do, who they are, case studies, news and information, and contact information.

Scottish Centre of International PEN - Writers' association with centres worldwide; calls for better understanding and respect among nations through friendly co-operation between writers in the interests of freedom of expression.
Meta Description: [ Scottish PEN is an international writers' association with Centres worldwide. Membership is open to those professionally engaged in writing who subscribe to our aims. ]

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations - Umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Scotland, with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness.
Meta Description: [ The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Scotland, with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness. ]

Scottish Cult Information and Support - Information on cult operations in Scotland, with pointers to support.

Scottish Marriage Care - A national family support charity that specialises in relationships. Includes information about the charity, counselling and services, training, volunteering, local centres, national office and research.

Scottish Police Federation Northern Branch - Offering information to their members via the internet.
Meta Description: [ The Northern Police Federation is the staff association of the Scottish Police in the Northern Part of Scotland. A Federation aims to do for its members what trade unions seek to do for theirs - to safeguard their interests and to represent them in all matters concerning their work, and their we... ]

Scottish Transport Studies Group - Contains Scottish Transport Review, papers, research and directory of members.
Meta Description: [ Scottish transport research and networking group, Scottish Transport Studies Group ]

The Dochas Fund - Scottish charity providing information and support to people affected by MND / ALS or GBS. Exhibitions, fundraisers and other Dochas events across the UK are also listed.
Meta Description: [ The Dochas Fund: Scottish charity raising money to help people affected by MND or GBS by the sale of prints and greetings cards of John Paterson's artwork. Homepage - highlights latest news, fundraisers, upcoming events and exhibitions. ]

The Laidlaw Youth Project - The Laidlaw Youth Project funds projects that befriend and mentor disadvantaged children in Scotland.

The Saltire Society - Cultural campaigners, supporting and rewarding excellence in the arts, science, architecture and civil engineering.
Meta Description: [ The brainchild of a number of people who in the 1930s saw a need to interest the Scots themselves in their own rich culture - the arts, literature, music and also their country�s history and its environment ]

The Scottish Poppy Appeal - Offers practical support to ex-Service people, their families and dependants in need. Includes an online donation service, support information and contact details.
Meta Description: [ The Scottish Poppy Appeal raises funds to support ex-servicemen and women who have served in the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Many may have been injured or killed in wars and conflicts. The Appeal's funds also help their families. ]

Turning Point Scotland - Charitable organisation listing learning disability, drugs, mental health and homelessness services offered. Includes contact, annual report, newslett and job vacancy details.

UNISON Scotland - UNISON, Scotland's public service union, representing 150,000 members delivering Scotland's public services.
Meta Description: [ UNISON, Scotland's public service union, representing 150,000 members delivering Scotland's public services. ]

Victim Support Scotland - Offers support to victims and witnesses of crime. Includes directory of local contacts, helpline information, and details of their multi-language assistance.

Walking on Air - Charity helping wheelchair users to go gliding. Information about the club and the aircraft and full contact details.
Meta Description: [ Walking on Air - Sailplane Flying for Wheelchair-users in Scotland ]

Workwithus.org - Directory of charitable organisations within Scotland's voluntary sector. Includes information for organisations, and for people interested in helping.
Meta Description: [ Workwithus.org actively help, advise and support charities and organisations, providing an invaluable range of specialist fundraising and online marketing services. ]

Youthlink Scotland - The national youth agency for Scotland promotes the well-being and development of young people in Scotland in a local, national and global context.
Meta Description: [ YouthLink Scotland and its member organisations support youth workers across Scotland. Together our aim is to improve Scottish youth work services so as to unlock the potential of young people nationwide. ]