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From Secretary of State for Scotland
  • Scottish independence referendum: Decision day approaches

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael outlines why deciding how to vote in the referendum is not a decision to be taken lightly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 10 point plan for Scottish islands

    UK Government and Scotland's islands councils agree new framework.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Happy Birthday to the UK National Lottery

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael celebrates 20 years of lottery wins for Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unemployment continues to fall in Scotland

    Scottish Secretary welcomes latest Labour Market Statistics for Scotland as he visits Dundee to see a new business start-up.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish Secretary comments on latest Bank of Scotland PMI report

    Being part of the UK is creating more jobs and better opportunities for Scotland says Alistair Carmichael.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish Secretary wishes Muslims Eid Mubarak

    Alistair Carmichael's speech at the Eid reception in Glasgow Central Mosque.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Big Lottery benefits for South Lanarkshire‬

    Local community demonstrates how winning the lottery can deliver wider benefits.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scotland's manufactured exports grow

    New figures show that Scotland's manufactured export sales to overseas markets grew by 3% during the first quarter of 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review on women in Scottish economy announced

    Professor Lesley Sawers to undertake review for the Scottish Business Board

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Try our online tool

    Explore the benefits of staying part of the United Kingdom for your home, work and family life.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scotland independence referendum: UK government launches YouDecide

    A user-friendly online tool to help people easily find information about the benefits of being part of the UK has been launched today by the UK government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Employment increases in Scotland

    Scottish Secretary comments on latest Labour Market Statistics for Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Broadband boost for rural Scotland

    Scottish Secretary welcomes roll-out of superfast broadband to more parts of Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Don't forget your passport

    Being part of the UK gives Scots access to exceptional support abroad if something goes wrong.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish independence referendum: Alistair Carmichael Twitter Q&A

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael took part in a Twitter chat to answer questions on the Scottish independence referendum.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Aircraft carrier to be 'christened' with Islay malt whisky

    Whisky replaces traditional champagne at naming ceremony for HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed Forces Day: Nick Clegg and Alistair Carmichael visit Scots Guard

    The Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Scotland visited F Company at their London barracks ahead of Armed Forces Day on 28 June.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Independence referendum: UK facts heading for Scottish households

    Ahead of the Scottish referendum, a booklet explaining what staying in the UK means for Scotland will start dropping through letterboxes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish referendum: intimidation has no part to play in debate

    Businesses pointing out independence risks should not be silenced says Scottish Secretary

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More of Scotland's entrepreneurs given a helping hand

    UK Government scheme helps more Scots set up their own businesses.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government