Alex Salmond

“a study by economic consultancy Ekos showed Homecoming Scotland 2009 had generated £53.7m in additional tourism revenue for Scotland, exceeding the £44m target”

“It also attracted 95,000 new visitors to Scotland and generated £154m of positive global media coverage”

“attracting almost 100,000 people, generating £53.7m extra income and contributing to visitor numbers rising by 3% despite the downturn and a 4% drop in global tourism”

“there were 10,000 more staff in the health service than when they took office”

“exceeded its target to deliver 20,000 new modern apprenticeships in Scotland”

“First Minister Alex Salmond said the percentage of spending on the NHS had increased in the SNP's term of office and there were 10,000 more staff in the health service than when they took office.”

“Mr Salmond said Skills Development Scotland exceeded its target to deliver 20,000 new modern apprenticeships in Scotland”

“youth unemployment was "far too high" at 13%”

“Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond said a study by economic consultancy Ekos showed Homecoming Scotland 2009 had generated £53.7m in additional tourism revenue for Scotland, exceeding the £44m targ…”

“In 2014 the eyes of the world will be on Scotland as the Commonwealth Games comes to Glasgow and Gleneagles hosts the Ryder Cup and Scots at home and abroad mark the anniversary of Bannockburn.”

“The independent evaluation published today proves the unprecedented effect of the first Homecoming, attracting almost 100,000 people, generating £53.7m extra income and contributing to visitor number…”