73-538: David MacBrayne is a limited company owned by the Scottish Government . Formed in 1851 as the private shipping company David Hutcheson & Co. with three partners, David Hutcheson, Alexander Hutcheson and David MacBrayne, it passed in 1878 to David MacBrayne. It became the main carrier for freight and passengers in the Hebrides , with a co-ordinated network of shipping, road haulage and bus operations. In 1973, it
146-601: A permanent secretary , two law officers – the Lord Advocate and the Solicitor General for Scotland – who serve as the chief legal advisers to the government, and the chief of staff to the first minister , as well as several other government officials, personal secretaries and advisers to the Scottish Government and the first minister. The head of the Scottish Government is the first minister who also serves as
219-556: A breakdown of public spending, the work of senior civil servants in the Scottish Government, including their job titles and salaries, as well as government assessment against objectives in order to highlight how well the government is doing in achieving the targets and objectives it creates through the National Performance Framework and Programme for Government. Additionally, the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 gives
292-572: A canal across to shorten the sail to Islay and Jura in the late 19th century did not progress further. Tarbert is the start;finnish point of the NCR75 a route from Tarbert to Edinburgh via Glasgow . The National Cycle Network is maintained by sustrans . NCR75 includes two ferry crossings from Tarbert to Portavadie on the Cowal peninsula and from Dunoon ((Cowal)), to Gourock in Inverclyde . Once on
365-409: A coach route from Glasgow to Tarbert ( Kintyre ) in competition with MacBrayne's steamer service, and MacBrayne quickly responded by introducing its own coach service, which would become one of the firm's principal routes. Coaches were timed to connect at Tarbert with MacBrayne's steamer to Islay and McConnachie of Campbeltown 's bus service to that town. Link Line sold out to MacBrayne in 1932 ending
438-407: A fine situation on high ground and has a crown spire . Overlooking the harbour are the ruins of a castle built by Robert I of Scotland in 1326. The isthmus connecting the districts of Knapdale and Kintyre is little more than 1 mile (1.6 km) wide, and boats once used to be dragged across to the head of West Loch Tarbert , a narrow sea loch nearly 10 miles (16 km) long. A proposal to cut
511-550: A long history both as a harbour and as a strategic point guarding access to Kintyre and the Inner Hebrides . The name Tarbert is the anglicised form of the Gaelic word tairbeart , which literally translates as "carrying across" and refers to the narrowest strip of land between two bodies of water over which goods or entire boats can be carried ( portage ). In past times cargoes were discharged from vessels berthed in one loch, hauled over
584-711: A proposal by the Parliament. The Scottish Parliament can legislate on any matter that is not reserved to the Parliament of the United Kingdom . Ministers are appointed by the first minister with the approval of the Scottish Parliament and the monarch from among the members of the Parliament. The Scotland Act 1998 makes provision for ministers and junior ministers, referred to by the current administration as Cabinet secretaries and ministers, in addition to two law officers :
657-633: A service from Fort William to Tyndrum , where a connection could be made with W. Alexander & Sons ' Oban to Glasgow (via Helensburgh ) service. MacBrayne extended some journeys on this route through to Glasgow (via Luss), although connections with the Alexander service also continued. McIntyre of Fort William was acquired in 1936, giving MacBrayne an interest in the Fort William to Fort Augustus route, and through services between Fort William and Inverness were finally introduced in 1939 following cessation of
730-909: A significant coach tour operation in the West Highlands, often operated in conjunction with the firm's pleasure steamers. On the islands served by MacBrayne steamers, connecting bus services were provided by local independent operators, but from 1941 onwards MacBrayne began to take over many of these businesses and to operate the buses themselves. Firms so acquired were McGibbon of Bowmore ( Islay ) in 1941, MacKinnon of Askernish ( South Uist ) in 1947, Ferguson of Clachan ( South Uist ) in 1947, MacLean & Donald of Ardvasar ( Skye ) in 1948, MacDonald of Sollas ( North Uist ) in 1948, Skye Transport (a Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society subsidiary) of Portree (Skye) in 1958, Cameron of Tarbert ( Harris ) in 1964, Cowe of Tobermory ( Mull ) in 1964 and finally Carson of Dunvegan (Skye) in 1970. Postwar expansion on
803-450: A suite of fairground rides, arcades, and fast food outlets that stretch along the harbour walls. Tarbert is represented by several tiers of elected government. Tarbert has a representative, which it shares with North & West Kintyre, on the Argyll and Bute Council, and a community council and community trust shared with the hamlet of Skipness . Tarbert and Skipness Community Council forms
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#1733093339817876-419: A very small part of the business until after the reconstituting of the company in 1928. The new owners provided capital to modernise the business, including setting up a substantial road haulage division to replace cargo shipping services at many of the smaller ports. Expansion of the bus division was gradual, and mainly achieved by acquisition of existing small operators. In 1929 Link Line of Glasgow introduced
949-465: Is a name from Gaelic for a small neck of land joining two larger pieces; an isthmus , at which Tarbert lies. Tarbert was anciently part of the Gaelic overkingdom of Dál Riata . It has been suggested as a scene of an action during a conflict for the kingdom's rule between Dúngal mac Selbaig and Eochaid mac Echdach . The Annals of Ulster attest that in 731, Dúngal burnt a "Tairpert Boitir", which
1022-399: Is a village in the west of Scotland , in the Argyll and Bute council area . It is built at the head of an inlet of Loch Fyne called East Loch Tarbert , on a narrow isthmus which connects Kintyre to the south with Knapdale to the north and separates East Loch Tarbert from the much longer West Loch Tarbert . Tarbert had a recorded population of 1,338 in the 2001 Census . Tarbert has
1095-497: Is directly accountable to the Scottish Parliament for their actions and the actions of the wider government and cabinet. The office is held by John Swinney of the Scottish National Party since 7 May 2024. The first minister is supported by the deputy first minister who deputises for the first minister during periods of absence, such as when he is attending overseas visits and international engagements, and may act on
1168-614: Is given to the Scottish Government. The Lord Advocate serves as the ministerial head of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service , and as such, is the chief public prosecutor for Scotland with all prosecutions on indictment being conducted by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in the Lord Advocate's name on behalf of the Monarch. The Lord Advocate serves as the head of
1241-565: Is implemented accordingly so that the new law begins to work and that any additional measures and features can be added in order to make the law work and ensure its effective implementation and operation. The Scottish Government publishes statistics based on the majority of public life in Scotland, including, but not limited to, education, the economy, healthcare, population, death, marriages and births, as well as living standards. The government uses such statistics in order to evaluate its work against
1314-684: Is one of the Law Officers of the Crown , and the deputy of the Lord Advocate, whose duty is to advise the Scottish Government on Scots law. They are also responsible for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service which together constitute the Criminal Prosecution Service in Scotland . Together with the Lord Advocate, the Solicitor General for Scotland is one of the senior legal advisors to
1387-457: Is responsible for devolved matters such as education , health and justice , while reserved matters are dealt with by the Parliament of the United Kingdom . Tarbert anciently formed part of the Dál Riata . It has lain within the county boundaries of Argyllshire from a very early time. In 1890, Tarbert fell under the authority of Argyll County Council , where it remained until 1975 when
1460-477: Is responsible for a number of directorates and agencies of the Scottish Government and are directly accountable for the legislation proposals, as well as implementing government policy into practice. Public bodies (non–ministerial departments of the Scottish Government) are the responsibility of the senior civil servants as opposed to Scottish Government ministers. The civil service is a matter reserved to
1533-653: Is supported by the Cabinet Secretariat, based at St Andrew's House . While the Scottish Parliament is in session, Cabinet meets weekly. Normally meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons in Bute House , the official residence of the First Minister . Members of the Scottish Cabinet receive blue despatch boxes for their use while in office. There are currently two sub-committees of cabinet: The Lord Advocate
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#17330933398171606-462: Is the executive arm of the devolved government of Scotland . It was formed in 1999 as the Scottish Executive following the 1997 referendum on Scottish devolution . Its areas for responsibility of decision making and domestic policy in the country include the economy , education , healthcare , justice and the legal system , rural affairs, housing, the crown estate , the environment,
1679-495: Is the principal legal adviser for both the Scottish Government and the Crown in Scotland on civil and criminal matters that fall within the devolved powers of the Scottish Parliament . The Lord Advocate provides legal advice to the government on its responsibilities, policies, legislation and the legal implications of any proposals brought forward by the government. The Lord Advocate is responsible for all legal advice which
1752-558: Is the second biggest in Britain and is surpassed only by the Cowes Week . At its peak, the village is swelled by visiting yachtsmen and their yachts. Tarbert also hosts an annual amusement fair at the end of July. Begun in the early 1800s, Tarbert Fair was originally a place where farmers and crofters would barter cattle, wool, and other goods. Today, however, the Fair is all about entertainment, with
1825-527: The British parliament at Westminster (rather than devolved to Holyrood ): Scottish Government civil servants work within the rules and customs of His Majesty's Civil Service , but serve the Scottish Government rather than British government . Tarbert, Kintyre Tarbert ( Scottish Gaelic : An Tairbeart , pronounced [ən̪ˠ ˈt̪ʰaɾʲapərˠʃt̪] ; more fully Tairbeart Loch Fìne "Tarbert [of] Loch Fyne " to distinguish it from other Tarberts )
1898-660: The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS). The new owners rebuilt the ageing fleet with motor vessels such as MV Lochfyne , MV Lochnevis and MV Lochiel . After the Second World War, MV Loch Seaforth and MV Claymore were added. In 1948 the shares in the company owned by the LMS Railway passed to the British Transport Commission , thus partially nationalising it. In 1964,
1971-517: The Royal Arms with the Flag of Scotland . The Scottish Government is separate from the Scottish Parliament , with the parliament being made of 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament elected by the electorate of Scotland during Scottish Parliamentary elections. The Scottish Parliament acts as the law making body for devolved matters which fall under the responsibility of the Scottish Government. The work of
2044-548: The Scottish Liberal Democrats . During this period, ministerial appointees were divided into ministers and deputy ministers. The Labour-Liberal Democrat coalition continued under subsequent First Ministers Henry McLeish and Jack McConnell . Following the 2007 Scottish Parliament election , Alex Salmond headed a Scottish National Party administration until his resignation in 2014 and the appointment of his former Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon . Since 2007,
2117-529: The keeper of the Great Seal whilst in office as first minister. The first minister chairs the Scottish Cabinet and is primarily responsible for the formulation, development and presentation of Scottish Government policy. Additional functions of the first minister include promoting and representing Scotland in an official capacity, at home and abroad. In their capacity as Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland,
2190-700: The lord advocate and the solicitor general for Scotland . Collectively the Scottish Ministers and the Civil Service staff that support the Scottish Government are formally referred to as the Scottish Administration. In 1885, many domestic policy functions relating to Scotland were brought into the responsibility of the Scottish Office , a department of the Government of the United Kingdom which
2263-600: The Bruce , to protect it against the Lords of the Isles . A towerhouse was added in the 16th century, which is the most noticeable part of the remains. The castle occupies high land above Loch Fyne , providing views up East Loch Tarbert and beyond to the Firth of Clyde . This castle was captured from John MacDonald by James IV of Scotland as part of his campaign to destroy the power of the Lords of
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2336-500: The Fort Augustus to Inverness steamer. This important route was jointly operated with Macrae & Dick of Inverness (a Highland Omnibuses predecessor). Various other small operators were taken over in the 1930s and 1940s, expanding or consolidating the route network on the mainland. Most MacBrayne bus services carried parcels and in some cases mail as well as passengers. In addition to the stage carriage routes, MacBraynes developed
2409-533: The Glasgow-Campbeltown and Ardrishaig-Oban routes passed to Western SMT , but the bulk of the bus operations passed to Highland Omnibuses (as did Alexander (Midland)'s Oban depot). Highland divested itself of some of the most peripheral routes within a few years, including all of the island operations except those on Skye. The road haulage division became MacBrayne Haulage Ltd., which was privatised and absorbed by Kilcionan Transport in 1985. On 1 January 1973
2482-504: The Isles . In 1685 the castle was involved in another skirmish when Walter Campbell of Skipness Castle seized it as a stronghold for the Clan Campbell . There are only a couple of standing walls left which have been stabilised, allowing removal of fencing and closer access for visitors. The castle is on top of a hill in Tarbert overlooking the bay. The castle has a very commanding view of
2555-716: The Kintyre peninsula you can join the National Cycle Route 78 (The Caledonia Way). The village is one of the start/finish points of the Kintyre Way, one of Scotland's Great Trails . Tarbert is famous for its seafood and hosts a seafood festival every year. In addition to the Seafood Festival, Tarbert also plays host to the Scottish Series, which usually takes place in the last weeks of May every year. This yacht race
2628-510: The Outer Isles run from Oban to Barra and South Uist . As each opened, the company added the railheads at Oban, Mallaig , Kyle of Lochalsh and Strome Ferry . MacBraynes remained in the hands of the family until 1928, when it was unable to support a bid for the renewal of the mail contract and effectively became bankrupt. No other operator was found for the contract and the company was reformed, with ownership divided between Coast Lines and
2701-518: The Scottish Executive has used the name Scottish Government. The change of name was later recognised in United Kingdom legislation by the Scotland Act 2012 . In 2001, former First Minister Henry McLeish had proposed such a change, but experienced some opposition. At the same time that the Scottish Government began to use its new name, a new emblem was adopted. It replaced the use of a version of
2774-448: The Scottish Government, including proposed legislation, policies and activities, is scrutinised by parliament through a variety of different measures such as parliamentary debates, parliament committees and parliamentary questions to the appropriate Cabinet Secretary or government minister. The Scottish Government produces a National Performance Framework (NPF) which sets out the government's priorities, objectives and overall vision for
2847-465: The Scottish Parliament, where it will then be put to the Monarch to receive royal assent. Once royal assent has been given by the Monarch, the bill becomes a law of the Scottish Parliament and becomes embedded in Scots law. Once a bill is successful in becoming law, the Scottish Government has the responsibility to ensure subordinate legislation, which often comes in the form of Scottish statutory instruments,
2920-668: The Scottish Transport Group's other shipping company, the Clyde-based Caledonian Steam Packet Company Ltd., acquired most of the ships and routes of David MacBrayne Ltd., and commenced joint Clyde and West Highland operations under the new name of Caledonian MacBrayne , with a combined headquarters at Gourock. After lying dormant for a number of years, the David MacBrayne Ltd. company was reactivated in 2006 by Scottish Ministers to act as
2993-661: The agreement of the Scottish Parliament. They need not be members of the Scottish Parliament. In addition to the Scottish Ministers, the Scottish Government is supported by a number of officials drawn from the UK Civil Service . They are collectively referred to as the Scottish Administration in the Scotland Act 1998. According to 2012 reports, there are 16,000 civil servants working in core Scottish Government directorates and agencies. A total of eight director–generals head Scotland's civil service department. Each director–general
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3066-516: The company becoming a wholly nationalised subsidiary within the Scottish Transport Group. It was then decided to split MacBraynes shipping, road haulage and bus divisions into separate undertakings. The company's bus and coach services were transferred to the Scottish Bus Group in stages during 1970–72. The Glasgow-based coach tours passed to Alexander (Midland) , the Ardrishaig depot including
3139-630: The company passed to David MacBrayne (and was renamed David MacBrayne ). The company rapidly became the main carrier on the West Highland routes, providing passenger and freight services to most islands. It initially operated from Glasgow down the Firth of Clyde through the Crinan Canal to Oban and Fort William , and on through the Caledonian Canal to Inverness . It added the mail run to Islay , Harris and North Uist from Skye and then
3212-483: The competition, although from 1935 onward West Coast Motors of Campbeltown provided an overnight passenger and mail coach service between Campbeltown and Glasgow. MacBrayne's own buses did not reach Campbeltown until 1940, when they replaced the Glasgow to Campbeltown steamer. MacBraynes and West Coast co-existed on the route thereafter. Another significant takeover was of Shields of Kinlochleven in 1934. Shields operated
3285-443: The country following election. First introduced in 2007, this framework acts a means to measure the performance of the government in eleven national outcome areas which include health, poverty, environment and education. It creates a pledge and commitment on the aspirations and aims that government wishes to create within the country, and serves as a means for the government to highlight national priorities and provides an opportunity for
3358-469: The county was superseded by the regional council area of Strathclyde . From 1975 to 1996, Tarbert was in the Argyll district of Strathclyde until the two-tier regions and districts of Scotland were abolished. Since 1996 it has formed part of the unitary Argyll and Bute council area; Argyll and Bute Council is the local authority. Tarbert remains part of Argyllshire for purposes of registration . According to
3431-431: The data to gauge how successful, or unsuccessful, government policy is and whether it is having the desired impact. In order to ensure accountability, the Scottish Government publishes information for public consumption in order to ensure the work of the Scottish Government is accessible and transparent for the public. It commits itself to publishing information in areas relating to the spending of public money and creating
3504-407: The existing Caledonian MacBrayne Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract. The vessels and some of the piers used by the ferry operators are owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which is also owned by the Scottish Government . CMAL leases their vessels and piers to the operating companies for the duration of the contracts. The ships are chartered to the relevant ferry operators, and
3577-402: The fire service , equal opportunities, the transportation network , and tax , amongst others. The Scottish Government consists of the Scottish Ministers, which is used to describe their collective legal functions. The Scottish Government is accountable to the Scottish Parliament , which was also created by the Scotland Act 1998 with the first minister appointed by the monarch following
3650-515: The first minister is one of only a few individuals permitted to fly the Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland . The first minister is nominated by the Scottish Parliament by fellow MSPs , and is formally appointed by the monarch . The first minister appoints members of the Scottish Cabinet and junior ministers of the Scottish Government. As head of the Scottish Government, the first minister
3723-468: The first ministers behalf during First Minister's Questions in the Scottish Parliament . Whilst serving as deputy first minister, the office holder holds another cabinet position. Currently, Kate Forbes , the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic , serves as the deputy first minister. The Scottish Cabinet collectively takes responsibility for policy coordination within the Scottish Government. It
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#17330933398173796-405: The five-vehicle operation on Islay had a depot at Port Ellen and overnight sheds at Port Askaig and Portnahaven . Many garage facilities were shared with the company's road haulage fleet. The largest bus depot was Fort William, and other larger facilities were at Ardrishaig , Glasgow, Inverness, Kinlochleven, and Portree. In July 1969, Coast Line's 50% shareholding passed into state ownership,
3869-615: The former operator of the Aberdeen - Kirkwall - Lerwick and Scrabster - Stromness services. In 2011, newly created operator Argyll Ferries Ltd , which operated the Dunoon - Gourock passenger service was added to the group. In May 2012, NorthLink Ferries Ltd lost the Northern Isles ferry service contract to Serco . From 21 January 2019 the Argyll Ferries service was transferred into
3942-402: The government in Scotland. Whilst the Solicitor General for Scotland supports the Lord Advocate in their functions, the Solicitor General may also exercise their statutory and common law powers when necessary. The incumbent Solicitor General for Scotland is Ruth Charteris KC . The Scottish law officers are appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the incumbent first minister, with
4015-515: The government to evaluate its progress towards achieving the objectives as set out in the National Performance Framework. Each of the National Outcomes is measured by a number of indicators and associated data sets. Similarly, the Programme for Government is published annually by the incumbent Scottish Government, and it highlights the government's policies, proposed actions and legislation that
4088-411: The government will seek to implement in the forthcoming year. The majority of bills proposed to the Scottish Parliament come from the Scottish Government. The process for introducing bills to the parliament for consideration and debate commences with the government publishing and formulating policy. A bill will only become law in Scotland under Scots law once it has been approved by a majority of MSPs in
4161-482: The holding company for state-owned ferry operators. Scottish Ministers are the sole shareholder of the group, and all subsidiaries are private companies. The company is now categorised as an Executive Non Departmental Public Body (ENDPB) of the Scottish Government. The group consisted of ferry operators CalMac Ferries Ltd, which (as Caledonian MacBrayne) operates the Clyde and Hebrides services and NorthLink Ferries Ltd ,
4234-609: The isthmus to the other loch, loaded onto vessels berthed there and shipped onward, allowing seafarers to avoid the sail around the Mull of Kintyre . Tarbert was anciently part of the Gaelic overkingdom of Dál Riata and protected by three castles – in the village centre, at the head of the West Loch, and on the south side of the East Loch. The ruin of the last of these castles, Tarbert Castle , still exists and dominates Tarbert's skyline. Around
4307-408: The lowest tier of government whose statutory role is to communicate local opinion to local and central government. It is one of 60 community councils of the Argyll and Bute council area. Argyll and Bute Council, the unitary local authority for Tarbert, is based at Lochgilphead , and is the executive , deliberative and legislative body responsible for local government . The Scottish Parliament
4380-432: The mainland included a detached operation on the Ardgour Peninsula. When Ardgour and Acharacle Motor Services ceased trading at the end of 1950, MacBaynes took over their services connecting Acharacle and Kilchoan with the Corran Ferry , by which means onward connection could be made with MacBrayne's buses for Fort William or Glasgow. MacBraynes also took over operation of the ferry itself in 1954. Another acquisition on
4453-436: The mainland was Campbell of Glenshiel in 1960, with the route from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh and a connecting service from Shiel Bridge to Glenelg . Due to the highly dispersed nature of its operations, the MacBrayne bus fleet used a remarkably large number of bus depots relative to its size, none of which was particularly large and many of which were simply small sheds for overnight parking of one vehicle. For example,
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#17330933398174526-481: The piers and harbours operated under fairly standard berthing charges. MacBrayne ships featured red funnels with a black top. One of the best known was RMS Columba , MacBrayne's flagship from 1879 to 1935. She was an early steel-hulled 301-foot vessel, built by J & G Thomson in 1878, and was the largest and most luxurious Clyde steamer of the day; she operated the Glasgow to Ardrishaig service as part of MacBrayne's "Royal Route" to Oban . Her successor on
4599-404: The public the right to ask for information relating to the Scottish Government, as well as other public sectors. The Scottish Government consists of a first minister , deputy first minister , nine cabinet secretaries and eighteen other government ministers, collectively for statutory purposes, "the Scottish Ministers ". Cabinet secretaries are senior members of the Scottish Cabinet , whilst
4672-401: The remaining government ministers are junior ministers of the government and act as a deputy to the corresponding cabinet secretary of that department, and support the duties and functions of the cabinet secretary. As junior ministers of the government, ministers do not usually attend the Scottish Cabinet; only the cabinet secretary attends. Additionally, the Scottish Government is supported by
4745-566: The rising number of motor vehicles led to the ordering of three purpose-built vessels, MV Hebrides , MV Clansman and MV Columba for the Uig-Tarbert-Lochmaddy, Mallaig-Armadale and Oban-Craignure-Lochaline routes. Motor bus services began with a Fort William to Ballachulish route in 1906, and by the outbreak of the First World War several other bus routes had been established around Inverness, Fort William and Ardrishaig. No routes actually connected these detached operations with each other at that stage, and road operations remained
4818-1252: The route, SS St Columba was the largest Turbine Steamer built for service on the Clyde and remains the only three-funnelled steamer ever to have served on the river. M.V. Comet Purchased 1907. First motor vessel in fleet. Built as Win in London 1905. Sold 1946. Now houseboat at Shoreham Name Gradley. M.V. Scout Built 1907 at Ardrossan. Beached in Loch Leven after fire in 1913. Total Loss. M.V. Lochinvar Built 1908 at Bowling. Sold 1961 renamed Anzio 1. Lost off Norfolk coast 1n 1966. All 13 crew lost. Source Scottish Government Charles III William , Duke of Rothesay Swinney government The Rt Hon John Swinney MSP The Rt Hon John Swinney MSP Kate Forbes MSP Sixth session Alison Johnstone MSP Angela Constance MSP Dorothy Bain KC The Rt Hon Lord Carloway KC PC United Kingdom Parliament elections European Parliament elections Local elections Referendums Starmer ministry The Rt Hon Keir Starmer MP The Rt Hon Ian Murray MP The Scottish Government ( Scottish Gaelic : Riaghaltas na h-Alba , pronounced [ˈrˠiə.əl̪ˠt̪əs nə ˈhal̪ˠapə] )
4891-422: The systems of prosecutions in Scotland and is responsible for the investigation of all sudden, suspicious, accidental and unexplained deaths which occur within Scotland. The officeholder is regarded as one of the Great Officers of State of Scotland, with the current Lord Advocate being Dorothy Bain KC , who was nominated by first minister Nicola Sturgeon in June 2021. The Solicitor General for Scotland
4964-485: The water approaches. The coast of Tarbert Bay is rocky and the cliffs are fringed with young firs, the village itself being an extremely tranquil and beautiful place. Tarbert boasts several beaches, accessible either through forested walks or over seaside rocks. One such beach, known locally as the Shell Beach, is composed entirely of broken seashells that have washed ashore following offshore processing of queenies and clams . The Church of Scotland parish church occupies
5037-448: The year 1098 Magnus Barefoot, King of Norway , had his longship carried across the isthmus at Tarbert to signify his possession of the Western Isles . Despite its distinction as a strategic stronghold during the Middle Ages, Tarbert's socioeconomic prosperity came during the Early Modern period, as the port developed into a fishing town . At its height, the Loch Fyne herring fishery attracted hundreds of vessels to Tarbert. Tarbert
5110-415: Was headed by a Secretary for Scotland, later the Secretary of State for Scotland . Following the 1997 referendum on devolution, many of the functions of the Secretary of State for Scotland were transferred to the Scottish Ministers, accountable to a devolved Scottish Parliament. The first Scottish Executive was formed by First Minister Donald Dewar as a coalition between the Scottish Labour Party and
5183-575: Was married to Margaret Dawson, who was born at her parents home 'Bonnytoun House' in Linlithgow . She was the sister of Adam Dawson , who owned the St. Magdalene Whisky Distillery in Linlithgow, and James Dawson , who were also born at 'Bonnytoun House'. In 2011 Glasgow historian Robert Pool added over 200 letters and documents to his collection relating to David Hutcheson and the Dawson family. The new company, David Hutcheson & Co. , had three partners, David Hutcheson, Alexander Hutcheson and David MacBrayne (1817-1907), nephew of Messrs. Burns. In 1878,
5256-477: Was merged with Caledonian Steam Packet Company as state-owned Caledonian MacBrayne . Since 2006 it has been the holding company for ferry operators CalMac Ferries Ltd (operating as Caledonian MacBrayne ) and Argyll Ferries , and is classified as an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. In 1851, Burns Brothers , G. and J. Burns of Glasgow , passed their fleet of Hebridean vessels to their chief clerk, David Hutcheson. David Hutcheson
5329-513: Was most probably Tarbert and was at the time in the lands of the Cenél nGabráin . Around the year 1098 Magnus Barefoot , King of Norway , had his longship carried across the isthmus at Tarbert to signify his possession of the Western Isles . A fortified structure was built in Tarbert during the 13th century. It was reinforced with the addition of an outer bailey and towers in the 1320s by Robert
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