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Shetland: ‘We must build better’ architect says as he moves into new Passive House

To prove the point, Allen Duncan has just moved into his newly built ‘Passivhaus Plus’ ...

By Hans J Marter, Shetland News

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Shetland: Community projects come to life with a little help from charitable trust

That is the title of a £1.5 million fund run by Shetland Charitable Trust (SCT), ...

By Shetland News

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Orkney: Taking a Walk on the Dark Side

The nights are drawing in, and the darkness descends earlier every evening—a great pleasure to ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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Shetland: Most northern protest demands immediate ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

The gathering held a moment’s silence for the thousands of civilians who have been killed ...

By Hans J Marter, Shetland News

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Behind the Lens: an interview with Simon Murphy

Having travelled the world for his work, photographer and lecturer Simon Murphy has always felt ...

By Melanie Goldberg, Greater Govanhill

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From international adventures to hometown ambitions: Findhorn sisters plan to acquire their village shop

Dawn and Alisha Payne are raising capital to buy The Bakehouse Market, lock, stock and ...

By Marc Hindley, Forres Local

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Concern over lack of consultation on council tax freeze

Yousaf pledged on Tuesday at the SNP’s conference in Aberdeen, saying council tax bills would ...

By Chris Cope, Shetland News

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Building Community on Four Wheels

“The best feeling in the world is landing a trick.” Lynsay is a skater from ...

By Samar Jamal, Greater Govanhill

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Let them eat (gluten-free) cake: Shetland’s alternative honesty boxes

Cutting gluten out of their diet is not a choice or trend for many folks. ...

By Freya Deyell, Shetland News

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Shetland Councillor opens up on dangers of stigma around addiction

John Fraser told a meeting of Shetland’s integration joint board last Thursday that people have ...

By Chris Cope, Shetland News

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Glasgow: Iconic Bridgeton ‘Umbrella’ returns after £400,000 restoration

The intricate cast iron structure — known as the Bridgeton Umbrella — has been a ...

By ReGlasgow

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Edinburgh: First menopause cafe event launched in Currie

On Friday, 8 September, more than 45 women met in The Corner Cafe, Currie, to ...

By Emma Hokayem, C&B News

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