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.
Volunteers made a difference at Loch Lomond
Stories of our native trees
Where are all the butterflies?
Rare pine marten spotted in Scottish national park is good news for the native red squirrel population
Govanhill charities back calls for Scottish government to adopt more sustainable multi-year public funding models
Seasonal safety tips from Police Scotland
Art competition focusses on Arrochar litter sink
A Focus on Food: sustainable gardening projects for young people in the Glenkens
Radiant and Brighter celebrates 12 years of uplifting Scotland’s migrant communities
Reviving Dr MacKay’s Wood: A Call to the Juniper Green Community
New Galloway community larder launch
Solar panels for historic St. Stephen’s Church in Edinburgh
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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