News
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'National Partnership for Culture' group launched
The National Partnership for Culture (NPC) is made up of 14 experts from across Scotland’s culture sector. Read more -
New 'Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce' created
A new taskforce created to drive forward the recovery of Scotland’s vital tourism sector is to meet for the first time. Read more -
CARES funding available to help communities make a green recovery
The next funding round of the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewables Energy Scheme (CARES) is now open. Read more -
Provisional dates for future easing of lockdown restrictions announced
Indicative dates for Phase 2 and early Phase 3 measures have been announced by the First Minister to help planning. Read more -
Scottish Land Fund awards £1 million towards new nature reserve
The Scottish Land Fund has awarded the Langholm Initiative charity £1 million towards the purchase of 10,500 acres of Langholm Moor in the south of... Read more -
Advisory Group on Economic Recovery publishes recommendations
The group, led by Benny Higgins, was tasked with recommending solutions to ensure transition towards a greener, net-zero and wellbeing economy post... Read more -
COVID-19 Guidance for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector
The Scottish Government has issued guidance to help hospitality and tourism businesses plan ahead for the re-opening of the sector. Read more -
Gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions in Phase 2
Further changes to lockdown restrictions in Scotland have been announced today (Thursday, 18 June) by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Read more -
Face coverings mandatory on public transport from 22nd June
New approach put in place as Scotland moves to Phase 2 of recovery Read more -
Enhanced protection for animals and wildlife announced
Increased animal cruelty penalties and new legal protections for service animals are to be introduced. Read more