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WHITAKER’S SCOTTISH ALMANACK A & C BLACK LONDON WHITAKER’S SCOTTISH ALMANACK A & C BLACK LONDON iv A & C Black (Publishers) Ltd The publishers make no representation, express or 37 Soho Square, London W1D 3QZ implied, with regard to the accuracy ofthe information ISBN 0-7136-6758-3 contained in this book and cannot accept legal eISBN-13: 978-1-4081-0290-9 responsibility for any errors or omissions that take place. Whitaker’s Almanack published annually since 1868 © 4th edition A & C Black (Publishers) Ltd A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from Designed by:Fiona Pike the British Library. Jacket photographs:© Corbis Typeset by: Parliamentary Press, The Stationery Office, EDITORIAL STAFF London Editor-in-Chief:Lauren Simpson Printed and bound in the EU by: William Clowes Ltd. Editors: Jill Laidlaw; Vanessa White; Inna Ward Beccles, Suffolk Contributors:Alan Boyd (the Government ofScotland); All rights reserved. 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(UK) 2179250/09, 16, 41, licensed for use by A & C Black (Publishers) Ltd. v PREFACE TO THE 4TH EDITION Welcome to the fourth edition ofWhitaker’s Scottish Almanack,the first to be published by A&C Black Publishers Ltd., whose prestigious stable ofreference works includes Who’s Whoand The Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook. In 1999, for the first time in nearly 300 years, the world witnessed self-government in Scotland, the culmination of over 20 years hard work and determination by people striving to restore Scotland as a nation with its own constitutional identity. The first edition ofWhitaker’s Scottish Almanackwas published to coincide with the first elections ofthe Scottish Parliament, to celebrate a historic chapter in Scottish life and to provide readers with a work of reference that reflects our ever-changing world. Four years on, with the second parliamentary elections under the nation’s belt, the fourth edition ofWhitaker’s Scottish Almanack continues to provide an invaluable account ofrecent political events. With a budget ofover £20 billion and an ambitious legislative programme for 2003–4, the Scottish Parliament continues to evolve, highlighting more than ever the need for accurate and timely reference material. Yet Whitaker’s Scottish Almanackis not merely a guide to the government ofScotland. It also presents wide-ranging information on the people, places and institutions ofScotland be they legal, environmental, cultural, religious or connected with business, media and public services. So whether you live, work or study in Scotland, are planning a visit or are just interested in finding out about who’s who and what’s what in Scotland, Whitaker’s Scottish Almanackis a comprehensive reference tool packed with an abundance ofreliable facts and figures. NEW FOR THIS EDITION •May 2003 election results •Bills passed by the Scottish Parliament 1999–2003 •The legislative programme for 2003–4 •Scottish food and drink •History ofthe Scottish banking system •Crime and legal statistics •More biographies ofkey Scottish figures from sport and the arts •Directory listings ofmagazines, newspapers and independent production companies As ever, Whitaker’s Scottish Almanackwas compiled with the assistance ofseveral Scots, all experts in their field, who offer a real insight into Scotland’s infrastructure, people and places. I would like to thank the contributors, editors and the many hundreds ofindividuals and organisations throughout Scotland without whose help we would not be able to produce such a unique publication. A&C Black Publishers Ltd 37 Soho Square London W1D 3QZ Tel: 020 7287 5385 Fax: 020 7734 6856 Email: [email protected] Web: www.acblack.com vii CONTENTS GOVERNED SCOTLAND CULTURAL SCOTLAND Introduction 3 History 221 The Scottish Executive 10 Kings and Queens 232 The Scottish Parliament 14 Cities 233 Election results 2003 and 1999 17, 30 Languages 237 MSPs 27 Chiefs ofClans 239 The UK Parliament 40 National Flags 244 Other Government Departments and Public Offices52 The Head ofState 245 European Parliament 76 The Royal Family 245 Political Parties 78 Order ofthe Thistle 246 Local Government 79 Precedence 247 Defence 91 Forms ofAddress 248 Historic Buildings and Monuments 252 PUBLIC SERVICES SCOTLAND Archaeological Sites and Monuments 261 Education 95 Museums and Galleries 269 The Energy Industries 112 Gardens 281 The Water Industry 117 The Arts 284 The Fire Service 119 Literature 286 Health and the Health Services 121 Theatre 288 The Police Service 130 Music 290 The Prison Service 134 Dance 291 Social Services 137 Film 292 Transport 142 Visual Arts 294 Architecture 297 LEGAL SCOTLAND Key figures in the Arts 299 Introduction to the Scottish Legal System 151 Arts Organisations 319 Courts and Judges 152 Fairs and Celebrations 324 Legal Notes 156 Tourist Boards 328 Crime and Legal Statistics 166 Sport and Physical Recreation 329 Clubs 361 BUSINESS SCOTLAND Food and Drink 362 The Scottish Economy 169 Banking 178 ENVIRONMENTAL SCOTLAND Financial Services Regulation 179 Geography 367 Currency 182 Geology 370 Local Enterprise Companies 184 Climate 371 Professional and Trade Bodies 186 Land Use 374 Trade Unions 195 Land Ownership 375 The Voluntary Sector 198 Land Reform 377 Sustainable Development 378 MEDIA SCOTLAND Environmental Protection and Conservation 380 Broadcasting 203 Scottish Natural Heritage 380 Television 204 Protected Species 388 Radio 205 The People ofScotland 393 The Press 206 Book Publishers 213 Independent Production Companies 215 Literary Agents 217 viii RELIGIOUS SCOTLAND Introduction 399 Inter Church and Faith Co-operation 399 Non-Christian Faiths 400 Christian Churches 404 The Church ofScotland 404 The Scottish Episcopal Church 405 The Roman Catholic Church 406 Presbyterian Churches 407 Other Churches 408 SCOTLAND AND THE WORLD Time Zones 411 International Direct Dialling Codes 414 Consulates in Scotland 417 SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS 421 Index 435 GOVERNED SCOTLAND INTRODUCTION TO SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION RESULTS 2003 ELECTION RESULTS 1999 UK PARLIAMENT ELECTION RESULTS AND MEMBERS GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND PUBLIC OFFICES THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEFENCE
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