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Although Scottish Calvinism has had a very negative press of late, this paper finds much that came out of the Reformation that was positive or progressive. David Fergusson evaluates Calvin's influence on Scotland by considering the impact his thought has had in the areas of doctrine, church, politics and society. He makes clear that the original vision of the Reformed Church of Scotland is still important today and suggests how it may have something fresh to offer the Church in the discussion of current questions. ; Publisher PDF

Education in Scotland is markedly different from what happens in the rest of the UK - with a different National Curriculum, school boards to oversee school management and a General Teaching Council which has been in existence since 1965. Whilst there are many examples of successful and innovative practice in Scotland, the system is quite often not recognised as different by writers who talk about the UK education system as if it were one smooth whole. This book describes recent developments in both legislation and practice in Scotland, drawing comparisons with the Eng system. Chapters cover: * administration and management * the professional competence of teachers * early years education provision * the 'National Curriculum' in Scotland * Secondary Education * Special Educational Needs

Although Scottish Calvinism has had a very negative press of late, this paper finds much that came out of the Reformation that was positive or progressive. David Fergusson evaluates Calvin's influence on Scotland by considering the impact his thought has had in the areas of doctrine, church, politics and society. He makes clear that the original vision of the Reformed Church of Scotland is still important today and suggests how it may have something fresh to offer the Church in the discussion of current questions.

Aims of document: • Consider opportunities for devolution to localities within Scotland arising in the post-Smith Commission environment as the Scotland Bill works its way through the UK parliament. • Identify emerging narratives and initiatives for local autonomy in different parts of Scotland, particularly Scotland's cities – and how they differ from those south of the border. • Assess the potential benefits and risks of possible mechanisms for greater local autonomy and flexibility. • Set Scottish and UK local government in international comparative context.

The changes in the politics and economy of the United Kingdom in the last 35 years led the Scottish parties to seek more radical solutions for the long-lasting political discussions about the future of Scotland and to voice them unreservedly. After the campaigns, conventions, conversations, commissions, bills, and discussions about the future of Scotland in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, and after the Scottish National Party became fully and vigorously committed to and articulate about independence, an agreement between the Westminster government and Holyrood government was signed for a referendum on independence for Scotland which is to be held on 18 September 2014. In consideration of the contentment of the Scottish people with the devolved parliament, the looming uncertainty after independence, the unwillingness to go back to the condition in 1603 and the polls conducted on the outcome of the momentous referendum, a split-up seems unlikely

v.1. Report of the committee of the General Purpose Fund on the state of the schoolmaster of Scotland (1821) -- v.2. Letter to the Lord Advocate on the claims or the parochial schoolmasters (1825) -- v.3. Heads of a bill for altering, &c. the act (1845) -- v.4. The peasantry of the border: an appeal in their behalf / by W.S. Gilly (1841) -- v.5. The school in its relations to the state, the church, and the congregation. (1847) -- v.6. Letters to the Right Hon. Lord John Russell, first Lord of the Treasury, on state education / by Edward Baines (1847) -- v.7. Speech of the Right Hon. Adam Black, Lord Provost of Edinburgh,. (1847) -- v.8. A plan for the establishment of a general system of secular education in the county of Lancaster (1847) -- v.9. Remarks on the government scheme of the national education as applied to Scotland / by Lord Melgund (1848) -- v.10. Lord Melgund and the parish schools / by a churchman (1849) -- v.11. Minutes of the education committee of the Church of Scotland (1849) -- v.12. Remarks on the government scheme of education, as applicable to Scotland. / by David Milne (1849) -- v.13. A letter on the excercise of the legislative functions of the Church of Scotland. / John Wilson (1849) -- v.14. Constitution of the Educational Institute of Scotland -- v.15. Report on the subject of schools of industry, juvenile begging,. / by Bailie Mack (1846) -- v.16. Reoprt of a discussion regarding ragged schools;. (1847) -- v.17. A plea for ragged schools;. / by Rev. Thomas Guthrie (1849) -- v.17. A second plea for ragged schools;. / by Rev. Thomas Guthrie (1849) -- v.19. The United Industrial Schools of Edinburgh (1848) -- v.20. First annual report of the Williams Secular School (1850) -- v.21. On the introduction of religion into common schools / by Andrew Combe -- v.22. A letter to the Most Noble the Marquess of Lansdowne on the reform and extension of the parish school system of Scotland / by Robert S. Candlish (1850) -- v.23. Thoughts on the educational question; or, "The Battle of Scotland" / by Hugh Miller (1850). ; Mode of access: Internet.

While Scotland is a small nation it has so much to offer. Its history is vast and it has a diverse economy with a strong business center and a committed political environment which supports growth and entrepreneurship. ; https://digitalcommons.molloy.edu/international_flyer/1013/thumbnail.jpg

The first of a series of four seminars intended to inform MSPs' scrutiny of the Climate Change Bill, Helping MSPs explore climate change with experts from within Scotland and elsewhere and thus raise the experts' awareness of the developments in climate change policy and legislation in Scotland. ; Publisher PDF

ca. 298 p. ; Running title: The complaynt of Scotland. ; Variously attributed to Wedderburn and Sir David Lindsay--British Museum Catalog. ; Place and date of imprint suggested by STC (2nd ed.). ; Marginal notes. ; Pages numbered on recto only. ; Signatures: A⁸(-A1) B-C⁸ D⁸(D4 + X22) E⁸(-E5-7) F⁸(-F8) G⁸(-G1-4) H⁸ I⁸(-I8) K⁸(-K1-2) L-O⁸ P⁸(-P7-8) Q⁸(-Q1-5) R⁸ S⁸(-S1). ; Numerous errors in paging. ; Imperfect: lacking t.p.; numerous signatures either lacking or cancelled; cropped and torn, with loss of print. ; Reproduction of original in the British Library.

Scotland is unusual among nations with active research programs into sea urchin cultivation, in that despite having native edible species, there has not been a major fishery for sea urchins in recent times. Sea urchin aquaculture research is conducted by two laboratories in Scotland: since 1995 at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban and more recently at Ardtoe Marine Laboratory (AML). SAMS has worked on larval culture methods, artificial diets, gonad enhancement, and grow out methods for Psammechinus miliaris, Echinus esculentus, and Paracentrotus lividus and conducted detailed studies of diet, gonadal fatty acid profiles, and carotenoid content. Over the years funding for the research has come from a wide variety of sources, including local and national government and the European Commission (EC). SAMS and AML work in partnership with local companies, mostly small to medium sized enterprises, and collaborate with researchers across Europe and globally.

A touring exhibition of 30 monochrome ink drawings depicting key events from Scotland's history. The exhibition was presented at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh (June 2015).

In this series of personal, political and satirical drawings, the artist Martin Fowler presents a visual guide to some of the key events in Scotland's history. From a visual exploration of the battles of Flodden Field and Culloden Moor, to the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and the Independence Referendum, Fowler's drawings question the role such events play within the Scottish psyche. However, the drawings also place a timely focus upon figures such as Willie MacRae and John MacLean, as examples of those who challenge the accepted mainstream narratives of Scotland's ruling establishment.

This report is the second in the Rural Scotland in Focus series and aimed to provide a fast-track to evidence, commentary on key themes, and an extensive compendium of resources. The 2012 report set out the economic, social and demographic characteristics of rural Scotland, how these were changing and the implications of these changes for policy and practice. Topics covered in the report include: - How have Scotland's rural population, economy and environment changed since the 2010 report? - Towns and rural Scotland: vibrant or vulnerable? - What is the role of the private sector in the resilience of rural Scotland? - The third sector and civil society in rural Scotland: present and future? - Next generation broadband in rural Scotland: mobilising, meeting and anticipating demand. - What are the implications for rural Scotland of a low carbon future The evidence and commentary was aimed at stimulating debate around securing thriving communities, a strong economy and a sustainable environment for rural Scotland, now and in the future. At the launch of the report - in Edinburgh on Monday May 28th 2012 the debate was kicked off with an 'SAC Rural Question Time' chaired by writer, broadcaster and commentator Lesley Riddoch and featuring five high profile panelists with expertise and influence in the rural sector. The panelists were: - Donald Macrae (Chief Economist Lloyds Banking Group Scotland) - Dr Joan Mitchell (Farmer, Chair of SNH's Scientific Advisory Committe and former Chair of the Southern Uplands Partnership) - Chris Savage (Estate Factor at Cassillis Estate, Ayrshire) - Professor Mark Shucksmith (Professor of Planning at Newcastle University and Chair of the Scottish Government's Committee of Inquiry into Crofting, 2007-08) - Andy Wightman (Independent writer and researcher)

Amid the turbulent political and economic developments around the British departure from the European Union (Brexit), practical activities around Workplace Innovation have continued. The UK Work Organisation Network established Workplace Innovation Ltd, which is now based in Dublin as Workplace Innovation Europe. This short article describes the promising new programme of work on Workplace Innovation in Scotland, working with the support of the Scottish Government. In the uncertainty of the months and years ahead in the UK, Scotland can offer a lead which can be followed by the other regjons and nations of the United Kingdom.

A review of progress by the Scottish Government. ; Publisher PDF