Scottish Government News By Region: South http://www.scotland.gov.uk/rss/news/region/260.xml Most recent news releases about South from the Scottish Government. (c)2012, Crown Copyright 15 en-gb NEWSWEBSITE@scotland.gsi.gov.uk NEWSWEBSITE@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Scotland’s first Dark Sky Observatory New facility brings science of space and astronomy to Galloway Forrest Park. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/Science27012012 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/254341 Business and Industry £7.6m for fishing communities Local groups able to seek funding for projects that benefit their communities. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/12121506 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211316 Marine and Fisheries Young people gain forestry skills Trainees acquire valuable employability skills and experience. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/10105049 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211287 Education and Training Weather update Ministers hear of measures taken to deal with impact of extreme weather. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/03131857 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211264 People and Society Severe weather warning Public advised to check before travelling. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/02180658 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211263 Transport £700,000 for disability organisations Funding boost will help thousands of disabled people and carers. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/01/30120532 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/211258 Health and Community Care New Year Message 2012 First Minister notes the promise of Scotland's future. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2011/12/29151530 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/210399 First Minister Possible weather disruption High winds to hit central Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2011/12/28081443 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/210407 Transport First Minister's Christmas Message Scotland's 'spirit of community' a national asset at all times. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2011/12/22111441 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/210420 First Minister NHS Board appointment Chair appointed to the Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2011/12/15101745 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/210373 Health and Community Care