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 		Biography of Alex Salmond
Alex Salmond is the leader of the Scottish National Party, and is the First Minister of Scotland. He is also the Member of Parliament for Banff and Buchan.
Megrahi Debate in Scottish Parliament Building
The debate over the Lockerbie Bomber's release was conducted in a building which caused a great deal of controversy itself. Soaring designs were matched by soaring costs.
A Profile of Scotland
Scotland is one of the countries that forms the United Kingdom. It borders with England to the South. The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.
The Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament created in 1999, is comprised of 129 elected members and has power to pass legislation on certain matters and issues in Scotland.
Scottish Liberal Democrats Elect New Leader
Tavish Scott became the third leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats on Tuesday 26th August when he emerged as winner in a three-man leadership contest.
Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Resigns
Today (3rd July 2008), the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Nicol Stephen announced he would be stepping down from the post he has held for 3 years.
Edinburgh's Ban on Bagpipes
Can you imagine Scotland without bagpipes? That's like Canada without hockey or the US without gun crime. Some countries are just known for certain behaviours...
Lewis Windfarm Proposal Rejected
Proposals to build the largest on-shore windfarm in Europe were rejected yesterday, dealing a blow to a government committed to meeting half of electricity needs by 2050.
What Is a Housing Association?
Housing Associations in Scotland provide a place to live for those on low incomes or with special needs for care. They also help to build strong communities.