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In the News (Fri 4 Dec 09)

  
  Central Scotland Police - Together for Safer Communities
Central Scotland Police is asking for the public’s assistance in helping to shape policing delivery over the next three years.
Central Scotland Police service is committed to providing a quality service that is fair, accessible and meets the needs of all individuals in our area.
Scotland's newest police band is the Pipes and Drums of Central Scotland Police.
www.centralscotland.police.uk   (392 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Central Scotland
Central (Roinn Meadhanach in Gaelic) was a local government region of Scotland from 1974 to 1995.
Stirling is a city in central Scotland, in the district of Stirling.
Central Scotland (Meadhan-Alba in Gaelic) is also the name of one of the eight electoral areas for the Scottish Parliament from which the 56 Additional Members System MSPs are elected.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Central-Scotland   (1222 words)

  
 Forestry Commission - News - forestry gets people power in central scotland
Scotland's Forestry Minister today announced a new team to bring a more local flavour to forestry in Central Scotland.
Mr Rennie is Chief Executive of Central Scotland Forest Trust and recently led the creation of the Central Scotland Forest Strategy and local forestry framework.
Ms Smith is the Director of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and is an experienced field archaeologist in the forestry sector.
www.forestry.gov.uk /newsrele.nsf/ec2722f3162dcf1f80256a1c004cb80d/a7d59c435d95776e80256f0b002b46cd!OpenDocument   (738 words)

  
 Central Scotland Police Review Inspection 1998
The principle aim of the review inspection of Central Scotland Police was to establish the forces response to HMIC's recommendations in the 1996 primary inspection report, although a number of other issues were examined as they came to notice during the course of inspection.
Central Scotland Police provides a policing service to the local authority areas of Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire with three operational command areas boundaries which are coterminous with the council areas they serve.
Central Scotland Police has revisited their strategy plan and as a result of extensive consultation both within and outwith the force significant change has now developed in terms of their strategic direction.
www.scotland.gov.uk /library/documents-w1/hmicc-01.htm   (4384 words)

  
 Scotland travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Alba) [1] is the northernmost of the four constituent parts that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, sharing a 60 mile (96 km) long land border with England to the south and separated from Northern Ireland by the North Channel of the Irish Sea.
Otherwise, Scotland is surrounded by the bracing waters of the North Sea to the east, and the North Atlantic Ocean to the west and north.
Scotland's history and geography is reflected in the wide range of visitor attractions available, from castles and cathedrals, to stunning countryside, and more modern attractions showcasing Scottish cultural achievements.
wikitravel.org /en/Scotland   (5700 words)

  
 Central Scotland Parachute Regiment Association
Welcome to the web site of the The Central Scotland Parachute Regiment Association.
The Central Scotland Branch of the PRA was founded to create a meeting place for ex-members of the Parachute Regiment in the Central Region of Scotland.
Membership of the Association is open to all ranks past and present of the Parachute Regiment, regular and TA, including members of other regiments who have served or are serving a tour with the Parachute Regiment.
www.centralscotlandpra.co.uk   (355 words)

  
 Sled Dog Central: Scotland Calling
The Centre is based at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains in the Highlands of Scotland, between the winter and summer resort of Aviemore and the Uk's most popular ski area and climbing and walking areas.
Living alone with only my sleddogs through one of Scotland's worse winters for many years was one of the best things I have done in my life.
The Centre is dedicated to Alec "Scotty" Allan who was born in Dundee, Scotland in 1867.
www.sleddogcentral.com /features/scotland/scotland_calling.htm   (546 words)

  
 Central Scotland
This is an increase on the 15 young fledged in 2001.
Amongst the breeding birds, there were at least two pairs where one of the pair was a north Scotland bird, and one of these pairs fledged 3 young.
On a brighter note, a kite that was taken into care last year when it was found starved and with a damaged wing (and then recovered in captivity), bred for the first time in 2002 and fledged 3 young.
www.gigrin.co.uk /w/outsidewales/centralscotland1.html   (366 words)

  
 scotland map and information page
Scotland and its offshore islands are the northernmost part of the United Kingdom, and occupy about 37% of the landmass.
Scotland is the home of "Golf," and famous courses like Inverness and St. Andrews come quickly to mind.
The Southern Uplands, the bordering land (mostly farmland) between England and Central Scotland, is so called because it's the most southern part of Scotland, and is hillier than the Central.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/europe/uks.htm   (478 words)

  
 Rampant Scotland Directory - Central Scotland
Scotland has a population of only 5 million - but the majority of them live here in the central lowlands of the country.
There is a brief introduction to the company that was Central SMT and why its memory lives on, plus its history, merger with Kelvin and then privatisation.
This is Scotland's newest public garden being created on 6 acres of wooded hillside adjacent to Pitlochry Festival Theatre and the famous Dam and Fish Ladder.
www.rampantscotland.com /central.htm   (8698 words)

  
 UK Hotels | Central Scotland Hotels
Scotland > Central Scotland > Airth by Falkirk
The Carnoustie Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is one of Scotland's 4 star deluxe golf resorts and is adjacent to the 1st tee and 18th green of the famous Championship Course, which will be the host venue for the 2007 Open Championship.
Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland sits proudly amidst the rugged, coastal landscape of the North Sea, whilst commanding spectacular views of the bay's golden beaches and medieval St Andrews.
www.bluedoghotels.co.uk /uk_resort_central_scotland.htm   (1404 words)

  
 Central Scotland Police: Primary Inspection 2000: page 9
Three community constables and a community development worker, all employed by Central Scotland Police staff the office.
This is seven more than at the time of the review inspection in 1998 but nine less than at the start of the financial year 1999/2000.
For example in 1999, the purchasing officer ordered uniforms for Central Scotland Police officers in conjunction with a particularly large order placed by West Midlands Police.
www.scotland.gov.uk /hmic/docs/csp-09.asp   (3449 words)

  
 Central Scotland
The Brigade is governed by the Central Scotland Fire Board Fire Authority which consists of eleven members, three from Stirling Council, six from Falkirk Council and two from Clackmannanshire Council.
On Friday the 17th September 2004 the Brigade changed it's name to Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service, this was a name change only, there was no change in the area covered.
Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service (This was a name change only, no area change).
www.btinternet.com /~graeme.kirkwood/CSFB.htm   (235 words)

  
 Central Scotland Perth Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Rossie House
Rossie House is secluded in parkland and beautiful gardens on the edge of the small village of Forgandenny about 7 miles south west of Perth in central Scotland.
Rossie House is a very central base for day trips to the east coast golf courses at Carnoustie and St Andrews, Edinburgh, Stirling, Glasgow, the West Coast and the Highlands.
The garden is open to the public under Scotland's Garden Scheme in May. As a guest you are welcome to walk around at any time.
www.aboutscotland.com /perth/rossie.html   (646 words)

  
 Scottish Tourist Board - accommodation, activities, events and holidays in Scotland
Make the most of your winter break in Scotland with our fantastic accommodation offers and 2-for-1 deals on selected activities, eating out and attractions.
And don't forget the great-value discount offers in Scotland's cities this winter on restaurants, accommodation and shopping.
Follow the celebrities and choose Scotland as the perfect location for the biggest day of your life.
www.visitscotland.com   (339 words)

  
 Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service - Home
Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service (CSFRS) exists to help create safer communities, to provide an effective emergency service and to protect local economic, environmental and community interests.
Along with the docks and timber yards this makes Grangemouth one of the largest fire risk areas in the country.
Read about Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service and the services we provide.
www.centralscotlandfire.gov.uk   (207 words)

  
 Central Scotland Thistle hotels and accommodation, Thistle hotel reservations in Scotland, by all-hotels.com
Central Scotland Thistle hotels and accommodation, Thistle hotel reservations in Scotland, by all-hotels.com
Search our hotel directory in Central Scotland, Scotland.
To help you make your hotel reservation we have split up Central Scotland into 2 cities for your convenience.
www.all-hotels.com /thistle/europe/united_kingdom/scotland/central_scotland/home.htm   (464 words)

  
 Red kite introductions Central Scotland
The reintroduction project in Central Scotland reached its final year in 2000 with a last batch of 20 birds imported from Germany.
This is the first known death of a kite through rodenticide poisoning in Central Scotland.
There are currently around 60 in the Central Scotland population including several locally-bred birds and individuals from the North Scotland population.
www.gigrin.co.uk /centralscotland.html   (219 words)

  
 Central Scotland Safety Camera Partnership : FAQs
Central Scotland Safety Camera Partnership sends all Notices of Intended Prosecution by first class post thereby complying with the terms of the appropriate legislation.
In December 2005, the Department for Transport announced their intention to end hypothecation (cost-recovery) for partnerships south of the border at the end of March 2007.
A DVLA unit has now been set up to deal with the applications and they can be contacted on 0870-240 0009 or www.dvla.gov.uk.
www.centralsafetycameras.co.uk /index.php/safety/faqs   (2095 words)

  
 Central Scotland Bed and Breakfast Farms
A working family farm situated close to the town of Kilsyth at the foot of the Kilsyth Hills, a great base to explore central Scotland.
A modern farmhouse set in a rural area which is central for touring New Lanark, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling and Strathclyde Park (watersports).
Set in a beautiful part of Scotland with spectacular views of the Campsie Fells our farmhouse is full of character.
www.visitscotland.com /accommodation/stayonafarm/farmbbcentral?view=links   (1702 words)

  
 Stirling Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
A visit to Stirling Castle is an essential part of any visit to central Scotland.
The Castle is in the care of Historic Scotland and is open to the public all year round and seven days a week.
With the exception of the Outer Defences, most of Stirling Castle dates back to the 100 year period between 1496 and 1583, and to the efforts of three Kings, James IV, V and VI and one of their Queens, Mary of Guise.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /stirling/stirlingcastle   (643 words)

  
 Stirling And Central Scotland - Books From Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Buildings of Scotland, founded by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner (1902-1983) and Colin McWilliam (1928-1989), will, when complete, guide the reader to all buildings of significance in Scotland.
An introduction explains the broader context, while maps, plans and a central section of over a hundred photographs bring the buildings into closer focus.
Stirling and Central Scotland straddles the divisions between Highland and Lowland, rural and industrial Scotland.
www.booksfromscotland.com /Books/Stirling-And-Central-Scotland-0300095945   (248 words)

  
 Things to do in Central Scotland - days out for adults and kids to enjoy
Central Scotland is home to two of Europe's greatest cities as well as thousands of acres of stunning Scottish countryside.
Majestic monument in commemoration of arguably Scotland’s greatest son William Wallace.
The Royal Botanic Gardens is not only one of the finest gardens in Scotland, it’s one of the finest in the world.
www.womenrepublic.co.uk /travel/central_scotland   (453 words)

  
 Central Scotland Horse Trials - Home Page
Welcome to the Central Scotland Horse Trials web site.
We know have our provisional dates for the 2008 season.
A new water jump has been constructed which is some four times larger than the previous water jump.
www.centralscotlandhorsetrials.co.uk   (70 words)

  
 Forestry Commission Scotland - Visit central Scotland's woods and forests
Many woodlands looked after by Forestry Commission Scotland are close to where people live in central Scotland.  You’re maybe only a stone’s throw from an amazing woodland yourself!  
If you would like a map showing tracks and trails in a Forestry Commission Scotland woodland that don't feature on one of our leaflets, then contact the office, tell us which forest you are interested in and we can send you a map to help you find your way around.
If mountain biking is your thing, the trails at the Carron Valley Forest are fast, fun and purpose built for year round use.  Visit the Carron Valley mountain bike trail page for more details.
www.forestry.gov.uk /forestry/infd-6fdgge   (246 words)

  
 Large Holiday Houses Scotland - Central & Southern Scotland
The House on the Shore, Dumfries and Galloway
The Borders of Scotland encompass large tracts of moorland and hills with sparsely scattered villages.
Glasgow - Scotland's largest city - is a place full of warmth and character where there is much to enjoy and experience.
www.lhhscotland.com /areas/central_and_southern_scotland.asp   (1017 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Pevsner Architectural Guides: Stirling & Central Scotland: Books: John Gifford,Frank Arneil Walker   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Now accompanied by sister series for Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, these distinguished volumes are an invaluable resource for everyone from architects and historians to tourists and local enthusiasts.
Continually revised, expanded, and updated, the superbly illustrated Pevsner Architectural Guides provide an extensive introduction to the architecture of the county concerned; a gazetteer of buildings of interest with accompanying maps, ground-plans, and diagrams; and a generous section of illustrations.
From Stirling Castle to the tower houses of Clackmannan, from the colleries and shipyards to the Millennium Wheel at Falkirk, the buildings of Stirling and Central Scotland reflect the divisions between Highland and Lowland, between rural and industrial Scotland.
www.amazon.com /Pevsner-Architectural-Guides-Stirling-Scotland/dp/0300095945   (736 words)

  
 Scotland West Central / Travel and Tourist Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The busy tourist centre of Oban is also the centre for network of ferry services linking the Islands with mainland Scotland.
Scotland's Hotels of Distinction, Consortia of quality Hotels in Scotland.
Hotels in Scotland, 5 hotels across Scotland from Portland Hotels.
www.scotlandvacations.com /westcentral.htm   (223 words)

  
 A guide to East Central Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Edinburgh and Fife are the cradle of Scottish history, the chosen home of kings, queens and saints.It's little wonder that Fife and world famous St Andrews, continue to attract many thousands of visitors.
Edinburgh just a bridge away, is one of the premier tourist destinations of the world with its castle dominating the capital's skyline it is one of Scotland's top tourist attractions.
A Stay in Fife, is a group of BandB's near St. Andrews, Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee.
www.scotlandvacations.com /Eastcentral.htm   (286 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Scotland | Tayside and Central | BBC news in Tayside and Central Scotland
The expansion of the BBC news website throughout Scotland has brought the ability to cover news from the nation's diverse regions like never before.
A chemical leak near the Grangemouth Port was another example where readers were quick to contact the BBC news website with their images and information on the story.
Whether you have witnessed a breaking story on your doorstep or if there is an issue arousing passion in your community, the BBC Scotland news website want to hear from you.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/4766166.stm   (324 words)

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