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‘Stunning’ scriptorium opens at Arbroath Abbey to inspire Scots

A SPACE for writers and poets designed by an acclaimed artist will open at the historic Arbroath Abbey on Saturday.

The National (Scotland)

Statistics show 93.1 per cent of North Lanarkshire school leavers are in 'positive destinations'

The stats were praised by Airdrie & Shotts MSP, Neil Gray.

Daily Record

Hundreds of Ukrainians still living in hotels a month after arriving in Scotland

AROUND 500 Ukrainians are still living in hotels a month after arriving in Scotland, a committee of MSPs has heard.

The National (Scotland)

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Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees still living in hotels one month after arriving in Scotland

Yevhen Mankovskyi, the Ukrainian consul general, said access to nurseries is a "big problem" as the majority of those fleeing are mothers with children.

Daily Record

Scottish Government minister to meet displaced Ukrainians in Poland

Neil Gray, minister for special responsibilities for refugees, will visit Polish rescue hubs to learn how Scotland can improve support for Ukrainians.

The Independent UK

Hundreds gather in Edinburgh city centre to protest 100 days of war in Ukraine

It is estimated that between 350 and 400 people marched today from the Russian consulate to the Scottish Parliament on Sunday including refugees and MSPs, as the war in Ukraine continues into it's 100th day

Edinburgh Live

100 days on from invasion, Scotland welcomes over 3500 Ukrainian refugees

ONE hundred days since the war in Ukraine began, a total of 3747 Ukrainian refugees with a sponsor location in Scotland have arrived in the UK.

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‘Generous’ Scots praised for support shown to displaced Ukrainians

A total of 3,747 Ukrainian refugees heading to Scottish sponsors have arrived in the UK since Russia invaded on February 24.

The Independent UK

Lanarkshire MSP welcomes Scottish Government circular economy consultation

The measures are designed to significantly increase reuse and recycling rates.

Daily Record

Work of pioneering Dundee children’s surgery charity praised by minister

Neil Gray MSP visited Kids Operating Room’s logistics centre in the city.

Daily Record

Airdrie MSP welcomes new SNP administration in North Lanarkshire

The power shift at the council was confirmed on Thursday with the largest party's councillors being installed in the senior leadership positions.

Daily Record

North Lanarkshire MSP launches bid for new supermarket in constituency

Airdrie & Shotts representative, Neil Gray, is hoping to attract an expanding major retailer to a new part of his constituency.

Daily Record

Holyrood blasts Northern Ireland Protocol changes as ‘unthinkable’

Neil Gray, Holyrood’s minister for Europe, has written to the Foreign Secretary asking for urgent talks.

The Independent UK

Some Ukrainian refugees face homelessness after arriving in Scotland, MSPs told

Holyrood’s Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee took evidence from local authority representatives on Thursday.

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Some refugees returned to Ukraine due to visa delays , claims Holyrood minister

Neil Gray repeated his criticism of the time it takes for visas to be approved under the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme.

The Independent UK

Scottish ‘super sponsor’ scheme for Ukrainian refugees sees 570 visas granted

The latest data shows there have been 1,620 visas relating to Scottish sponsors.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government brands Homes for Ukraine scheme ‘unacceptable’ on visa count

Data published on Friday showed just 570 visas relating to Scottish sponsors have been issued out of 43,600 applications.

Daily Record

Impending closure of last bank in Lanarkshire town angers politicians

The Bank of Scotland is to close in August meaning residents have to go to Motherwell or Wishaw for face-to-face banking

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Daily Record

Ukrainian welcome hubs providing hot meals and support for refugees set up in Scotland

The hubs - in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Cairnryan - will provide hot meals, translation services and trauma support for those who have just arrived.

Daily Record

SNP ministers 'considering' offering free public transport to Ukrainian refugees in Scotland

MSPs pushed SNP minister Neil Gray on whether free travel could be extended beyond those coming as a result of the war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Three welcome hubs for Ukrainian refugees set up in Scotland

Europe Minister Neil Gray said Scotland would be their home ‘for as they long as they need it to be’.

The Independent UK

Scottish ministers renew call for visa waiver as UK opens homes to Ukrainians

Scottish government’s Minister for Refugees from Ukraine Neil Gray said there was concern that the sponsorship scheme would be slow and cumbersome.

The Independent UK

Borders Bill is ‘repugnant and regressive’, SNP minister says

Neil Gray said the Bill would not fix problems in the UK’s asylum system.

The Independent UK

Culture sector welcomes ‘lifeline’ £16m to help Covid recovery

Scottish Government Neil Gray announced the funding.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MSP enjoys political debate with primary school children in Airdrie

Neil Gray, the town's Holyrood representative, discussed his new role as Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development.

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