19 Nov, 10.40am, Conference Suite, Midlothian Innovation Centre, Roslin.

 

Recycling and composting rates in Scotland are rising at such a rate that environmental targets should be comfortably met by their 2008 deadline according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa).

Visitor attractions across Scotland will be open to the public for free on St Andrews Day in a celebration of the nation's culture and heritage.

Voluntary groups in Edinburgh reeling from the discovery they are in the firing line for council funding cuts could unite to pursue a legal challenge against the move.