Scott launches campaign as Wir Shetland declare support
Campaign group Wir Shetland this week gave its backing to Liberal Democrat candidate Tavish Scott for the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections.
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MSP Scott hails quality of museum after visit
MSP Tavish Scott has been finding out about the challenges and future plans for Shetland Museum, during a visit to the Lerwick building yesterday.
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Delayed flight prevents farmers from reaching rally
A delayed Loganair flight put paid to efforts from isles farmers to take part in a rally in protest over the CAP payment debacle. The…
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Scott’s support for new approach to drugs laws
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has backed Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Willie Rennie who this week argued that possession of small quantities of any drug should be…
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Scott calls for islands plan
A new “plan for the islands” aimed at combating Scottish government decisions has been put forward by Shetland’s MSP. Tavish Scott has endorsed a “real…
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Emergency tug contract gets six-month extension
The emergency tug has been given a stay of execution for six months following a House of Commons debate.
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Need to be informed (David Cole)
So now we know when the referendum on the UK’s membership in Europe is to take place.
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Probe into crofters’ payments after ‘complete cock-up’
A report on the Scottish government’s record in delivering funds to crofters and farmers under its beleaguered payment scheme will be published later this year.
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Labour’s candidate in Shetland, Robina Barton, has described her party’s policy of a 1p rise in Scottish basic income tax as “bold”, but perhaps on
READ FULL STORYForcing Gaelic on our schools is wrong, says MSP
The conflict between a Scottish government desire to offer Gaelic education and a search locally for spending cuts has come under renewed scrutiny.
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Failure over crofters’ payments admitted
The Scottish government has admitted failing to provide the majority of its support payments to crofters and farmers by the end of last month –…
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Scott praises youth services
MSP Tavish Scott has praised the work of youth charities and called on the SIC to be given funding to allow it to support its
READ FULL STORYCrown Estate income should be invested in NAFC, says Scott
The Crown Estate’s income from the seabed around Shetland should be re-invested in the NAFC Marine Centre, Shetland MSP Tavish Scott believes. Speaking at a…
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Double threat fears raised over future of the marts
A two-pronged threat is hanging over the marts in Lerwick, opening up the unwanted spectre of possible closure.
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