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Hyslop details Scottish Culture spending
Among the key areas in the Scottish Government’s spending plans was the Culture and External Affairs budget, which leaders say will continue to ‘invest in people, places and opportunities to increase...
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Hyslop says Whitehall has short-changed Scotland
Scotland’s Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has accused the UK Government of short-changing Scotland on the licence fee as the BBC announces 2000 job losses across the UK. The BBC has set out its...
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VAT reduction urged to support economy
Scotland’s Culture Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, has called on Whitehall to slash the current 20 per cent VAT rate on works to existing buildings. The Minister believes that reducing VAT for renovations,...
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enStratus creates cloud computing jobs with new Scottish base
The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop, has announced that a cloud computing company chosen Edinburgh for its European base and will create up to 30...
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Funding for Scotland’s national collections
Funding to ensure the National Library of Scotland (NLS) remains a national and international asset has been announced by Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop. The exterior of the NLS’s Causewayside building...
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Culture Secretary concerned at BBC Scotland cuts
Following confirmation by the BBC Trust of budget cuts and the loss of up to 120 jobs in Scotland, Scottish Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said she has great reservations about the potential impact...
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Scotland’s design industry represented on world stage
Glasgow-based architecture firms Do Architecture, GRAS design studio, Stone Opera and Pidgin Perfect will represent Scotland at the world architecture showcase, Venice Architecture Biennale, this year....
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Record applications for Dare to be Digital 2012
A record number of applications have been received for Dare to be Digital 2012, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop, has announced. Revealing that the...
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£1m scheme to boost Scottish broadcast industry
A new £1m television scheme has been launched by Scottish Enterprise and Creative Scotland. The co-investment by the two enterprises, alongside a private sector investor, will provide a significant...
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Government announces funding for Scottish Fisheries Museum
Government funding of £67,000 for the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther has been announced by Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop. On a visit to the museum, the Ms Hyslop said: “With more than 7000...
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Scotland’s ‘renewed commitment’ to overseas engagement
The Scottish Government’s External Affairs Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, has published a refreshed version of the Government’s International Framework, outlining how it will stimulate the economy through...
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Scotland says China plan is paying off
Strengthening Scotland’s relationship with China has generated an additional estimated £220m for the economy. Since the publication of the Scottish Government’s first China Plan in 2006, Scottish...
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Analysis shows opportunity for Scottish film studio
There is a clear opportunity for a film and TV studio facility in Scotland, a new report shows. Commissioned by Scottish Enterprise in partnership with Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government,...
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All women Cabinet
The first ever all-women Cabinet event will be held on June 9 in Edinburgh, Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon announced. The all-women Cabinet event will bring together women from organisations...
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Scotland’s voice in the EU
Opening a Scottish Parliament debate about Scotland’s place in the EU, Ms Hyslop said: “Scotland is a European nation and has been an integral part of the European union for 40 years. “We operate as...
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Scotland’s place in Northern Europe
Scotland is playing a key role encouraging collaboration between countries with Arctic territories and Nordic regions, External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said. Speaking at the Arctic...
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Incentivising film production
The Scottish Government and its agencies are working on proposals for additional funding and incentives to increase film and TV production in Scotland, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said. Speaking...
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Scottish government support for filmmakers
The Scottish Government has supported more than 300 emerging filmmakers to develop their screen skills through an eight-year funding package to the Edinburgh International Film Festival, totalling...
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New Scottish access to Japanese renewables market
A new hub to allow Scottish companies to access the burgeoning renewable energy market in Japan was officially launched today by the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop,...
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£1m for screen skills in Scotland
Twelve organisations are to receive funding totalling £1m to deliver skills development and training opportunities in the Scottish screen industry, Culture Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, announced on 8...
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