Fiona Hyslop

View on need for CalMac change was “side-lined”

Scotland’s census deadline differs from the rest of UK - here’s when you need to...

The ‘Save Arnish’ campaign say they will continue the fight in an attempt to secure whatever best deal is available for workers.

BiFab comes to the end of the road!

The ‘Save Arnish’ campaign say they will continue the fight in an attempt to secure whatever best deal is available for workers.

Former PM accuses governments of ‘betraying’ Arnish and BiFab

The Arnish Yard is the subject of concern and anger as workers are told new contract has been awarded elsewhere.

No deal on the cards for BiFab

Ageing population...older people are now living longer and younger people are moving to the cities to find work.

Scotland’s population is ageing, with a record low birth rate

The financial support will breathe new life into Scotland's independent museums post lockdown

Scotland’s independent museums to benefit from £4m fund

Fiona Hyslop

Fund to boost recovery of Scotland’s events industry

Usually carried out every ten years, the population count is conducted by National Records of Scotland.

Scotland’s census pushed back to 2022

The Scottish Government has announced a £100 million employment support fund, with at least half of this money set aside to help young people gain employment.

Rising to the challenge to help people back into work

Ian Gardner, director at Rosslyn Chapel Trust, makes the finishing touches ahead of the world-famous church reopening to visitors. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Scottish cultural venues open their doors as lockdown eases

Museums, galleries and heritage sites are among the visitor attractions in Scotland reopening from today (Wednesday, July 15).

by Neil McGrory, Local Democracy Reporter

Under the new measures, home movers purchasing a property costing more than £250,000 will save £2,100.

Scottish economy to receive a post-lockdown boost

The negative impact of Covid-19 on the culture sector in Scotland has been huge and recovery will be challenging.

Emergency funds continue to reach freelancers

Shoppers are welcome back to their local high street as long as they shop safely and observe key safety messages. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

‘We all have a part to play in breathing life back into our high streets’

There will still be an emphasis on physical distancing and hygiene, and doing as much of the process of buying or selling a home online as possible. Photo: John Devlin

Scottish housing market to re-open as lockdown restrictions are eased

The isle of Staffa is now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland.

Campaign launched to oppose National Trust for Scotland job losses

The Scottish Government has broadly welcomed the announcement but will seek clarification on the finer details.

Furlough scheme extension welcomed by Scottish Government

Funding to small and medium-size businesses payments will be made from early May

Funding available to help Scottish businesses through crisis

Highlands and Islands list MSP Rhoda Grant

Minister grilled over the rights of workers

Comhairle Leader Roddie Mackay (seated third from left) highlighted the concerns of the Comhairle at the recent meeting at Cosla headquarters in Edinburgh.

Council Leader highlights the problem of Western Isles’ depopulation to Cabinet ...

Carloway Broch repair uncertainty as concerns are raised about the impact on tou...

Zara is pictured with Fiona Hyslop, Springfield head teacher Mark Wells and John Richardson.

Zara has winning design

Fiona Hyslop is pictured during her constituency tour.

Lucky 13 for MSP's constituency tour

Concern over closure of tourist information centres

Looking over to Kisimul castle in the bay.

Visitors flock to historic sites across Isles

Karen betts

Raise a glass to Scotch Whisky

Festival of Museums events in Islands

New bucket list challenge launched

Scotland's six most iconic sites celebrated on World Heritage Day as part of the 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology.

By The Newsroom

Wheatley Group Modern Apprentices meet Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop at the National Theatre of Scotland's new facility, Rockvilla to launch First Nights, a new partnership between the National Theatre of Scotland and Wheatley Foundation to give young people living in Wheatley homes their first opportunity to experience live theatre.

Wheatley Foundation sets stage for young people's first theatre trip

Entries from statutory records have been released onto ScotlandsPeople - the family history website operated by the National Records of Scotland.

Latest birth, death and marriage records released

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop.

Creative Industries Advisory Group established

Models wearing face art depicting some of Scotland's world heritage sites. Picture by VisitScotland.

Outer Hebrides make history

Olivia and Jack were the most popular baby names of 2016.

It's official '“ Olivia and Jack were the most popular baby names of 2016

Picture: Lisa Ferguson

VIDEO: T in the Park cancelled next year

Wheely inspired...the museums Kirsten Cowie with historic bicycle display. Stewart Attwood.

Lost treasures on display

Govt funding for two new Scottish movies

Scotland set to light up for national day

Forth Bridge

Massive tourism boost for Ferry?

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