Independent Journalism from across Scotland.
Scottish Beacon is a collaborative
network of independent local and hyperlocal newsrooms serving urban and rural communities.
Together we’re working to strengthen the voice of the community-based media sector and bring to light real stories from Scotland’s communities.
Scottish Community Coalition on Energy release a Manifesto for Community Renewables
Energy in Shetland: what’s next for the islands?
The ‘Hebridean wind rush’: A growth opportunity for global corporations but not community-owned energy?
The Power Shift: voices from rural Scotland on the renewable energy rush
MSPs and MPs agree to push for a “much-needed” debate in Holyrood and Westminster about renewable energy in Highlands
Statkraft revives controversial wind farm plan near Dunoon, community benefit details revealed
Statkraft submits third application for Giant’s Burn wind farm near Dunoon
Fringe 2025: new crime thriller at Edinburgh Deaf Festival – also for hearing audiences
Scotland must promise to tackle racism in the care system
Glasgow’s local anti-racist festival: a riot of colour and community activism with an important message
Explore low-carbon futures at Orkney International Science Festival
Campaigners in Stonehaven protest against plastic pollution ahead of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations
Our latest project…
In this project, we aim to shift the dial on how issues relating to the green transition are covered. It follows our Citizens Agenda project, which asked people to define the issues that mattered most to them in the run-up to the General Election. Climate change and green energy were the top two issues that emerged. Over 100 days, we aim to collectively publish more than 50 stories that highlight community solutions that are already making a difference in this area.
Real stories from across Scotland.
Scottish Beacon is a collaborative network of independent local and hyperlocal newsrooms serving urban and rural communities. Together we’re working to strengthen the voice of the community-based media sector and bring to light real stories from Scotland’s communities.
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