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You are invited to join us for our Open Meeting on the evening of Tuesday 6 March 2012, to celebrate the highlights of 2011 and look forward to 2012 and beyond. With the successful transformation of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery now complete and a packed programme of exhibitions and events under our belts, 2011 was an exciting year for NGS.  2012 is also shaping up to be a great year with two massive blockbuster shows on the schedule and much more on offer. The meeting will be hosted by our Chair, Ben Thomson.  There will be an opportunity to learn more about the work of the National Galleries of Scotland behind the scenes and refreshments will be provided. Please note that the date of the Open Meeting has changed from the previously advertised Thursday 1 March.

A tougher regulatory framework for the press is needed but it should be voluntary, according to a new report.

Shipping and energy services firm Craig Group is to invest £50m in new vessels, after winning a contract with Talisman Energy.

New regulations come into force which will allow Scots to make certain home improvements without planning permission.

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) calls for a new body to be set up to protect workers from abuse and exploitation by bosses.

A 38-year-old man is arrested in connection with a stabbing outside a primary school in Glasgow two weeks ago.

St Johnstone battle back to claim a Scottish Cup fifth-round replay against top flight rivals Hearts.

Gary Bollan is sacked as manager of Livingston, the Scottish First Division club announces.

Dundee United knock Rangers out of the Scottish Cup with a deserved fifth-round victory at Ibrox.

Scotland's Paul Lawrie shoots a final-day 65 to win the Qatar Masters and continue his fine start to 2012.

Finance Secretary John Swinney defends plans to let EU nationals living in Scotland vote in the independence referendum.

An 85-year-old man was robbed of a three-figure sum of money at a cash machine outside a bank in the centre of Edinburgh.

The stories making the headlines in Scotland's newspapers

The process of evicting anti-social tenants could be simplified under plans being put forward by the Scottish government.

The Scottish government is launching a "changing attitudes" campaign to encourage women to drop a drink size.

Motorists in Scotland are warned to beware of icy roads after a night of sub-zero temperatures.

A golf shop once owned by pioneering course designer Robert Simpson is put up for sale at Carnoustie Golf Links.

A security guard making a delivery of cash to a city centre centre was robbed by a thief who got away on a bicycle.

One of the most famous paintings by Fife artist Jack Vettriano has gone on public display for the first time in two decades.

A swimming pool in Glasgow whose closure 11 years ago led to violent clashes with police is reopened by Scots actor and director Peter Mullan.

A man had part of his ear bitten off in a "violent" and "unprovoked" attack by two men in a Glasgow fast food outlet.

Road users are advised to use caution whilst driving, as low temperatures have been forecast.

Road users are advised to use caution whilst driving, as low temperatures have been forecast.

Drivers are advised to slow down and exercise caution due to fog affecting driving conditions

Drivers are advised to slow down and exercise caution due to fog affecting driving conditions

Road users are advised to use caution whilst driving, as low temperatures have been forecast.

 

Road users are advised to use caution whilst driving, as low temperatures have been forecast.

Motorists are advised to drive with care due to low temperatures affecting driving conditions on many road throughout the region.

Motorists are advised to drive with care due to low temperatures affecting driving conditions on many road throughout the region.

Motorists are advised to drive with care due to low temperatures affecting driving conditions on many road throughout the region.

Motorists are advised to drive with care due to low temperatures affecting driving conditions on many road throughout the region.

The A890 remains closed in both directions at Strome ferry due to a land slide. The Local Council are advising that the road is scheduled to reopen, with restrictions, around 17th February although this date is subject to change. The advised diversion is via Inverness. Unfortunately this involves a journey of approximately 140 miles. The diversion route is signposted along its length.

Increased risk of landslide, drivers and road users must exercise extreme caution when travelling along the road.

The M74 southbound slip to Paisley road is currently closed due to an earlier building fire.

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Party leaders in Greece's governing coalition are to resume crisis talks on backing a 130bn-euro rescue plan needed to avoid a debt default.

A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when children are present, and which could pave the way for a ban, is launched by the Welsh government.

The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.

China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.

The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says.

Prime Minister David Cameron praises the "magnificent service" given by the Queen, as she celebrates 60 years on the throne.

Panama's jailed ex-leader Manuel Noriega is moved from his prison cell to hospital, suffering hypertension, and having possibly had a stroke.

World Champions Argentina beat Great Britain 1-0 to win the Champions Trophy.

The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".

New regulations come into force which will allow Scots to make certain home improvements without planning permission.

England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) calls for a new body to be set up to protect workers from abuse and exploitation by bosses.

Ghana qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Tunisia 2-1, following extra-time.

Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveal new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.

Finland elects its first conservative head of state in decades, the pro-European Sauli Niinisto, after a run-off vote.

Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.

Motorists are urged to take extra care in icy conditions as Heathrow Airport cancels half of its flights.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deplores as a 'travesty' Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters.

Soldiers patrol the streets in the Brazilian state of Bahia where a police strike has caused the crime rate to soar.

Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions around England look set to continue overnight and into Monday.

Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 989mb, Humidity: 86%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:24GMT, Sunset: 16:28GMT

Max Temp: 13°C (55°F), Min Temp: 6°C (43°F), Wind Direction: WSW, Wind Speed: 4mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 988mb, Humidity: 100%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:27GMT, Sunset: 16:26GMT

Max Temp: 10°C (50°F), Min Temp: 4°C (39°F), Wind Direction: WNW, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 90%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:29GMT, Sunset: 16:24GMT

With most of the UK on amber alert, the Met Office's second highest severe weather warning, string of sporting fixtures were also hit by the big chill.

More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.

More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.

India batsman Yuvraj Singh is undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States his physiotherapist confirms.

British cyclist Mark Cavendish is declared fit to make his Team Sky debut in the opening stage of the Tour of Qatar.

A new television advertising campaign in England is warning against the temptations of "just one more" drink.

More than half of Welsh councils are owed money from private developers which should be going towards community facilities.

Animal rights activists have demanded a boycott of Liam Neeson’s new film after he revealed he ate wolf flesh to prepare for his role.

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