Alex Salmond

Salmond tells Nigel Farage to stay out of Scottish politics
Friday 17 May 2013

First Minister Alex Salmond entered the controversy surrounding Nigel Farage's chaotic visit to Scotland by telling the Ukip leader he knows "absolutely nothing about Scotland".

Convicted criminals will not be given choice of tag over prison
Friday 17 May 2013

People convicted of a crime will not be given the right to choose an electronic tag over prison, according to the Scottish Government.

Power research centre opened
Thursday 16 May 2013

A new electricity grid research centre will explore how technology can shape the low-carbon power industry.

Scottish Ministers: we've now got official advice on EU membership
Thursday 16 May 2013

The Scottish Government says it has now received legal advice about an independent Scotland's membership of the European Union.

Move to offer criminals tag option instead of prison is ruled out
Thursday 16 May 2013

People convicted of a crime will not be given the right to choose an electronic tag over prison, according to the Scottish Government.