Whitaker's Scottish Almanack (Whitaker'S)

465 Pages·2003·4.35 MB·English

by  Lauren Simpson

WHITAKER’S SCOTTISH ALMANACK
A & C BLACK
LONDON

WHITAKER’S SCOTTISH ALMANACK
A & C BLACK
LONDON
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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.
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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
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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