Social Equality
The artist databases trying to level Scotland’s creative playing field
Many factors go into visibility for those in the arts. Having money helps – whether ...
By Katie McGroarty, Clydesider
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MSPs back calls for a Scottish Local News Fund
The Scottish Beacon’s campaign for a Scottish Local News Fund has gained support from MSPs ...
By The Scottish Beacon
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Open Letter: Scotland should not be left behind on local news
Local news is one of the foundations of a healthy democracy and strong communities. It ...
By The Scottish Beacon
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Changing Places Awareness Day 2026: Why Accessible Toilets Change Lives
Every year, Changing Places Awareness Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance ...
By Jill Clark, Greater Govanhill
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The Isle of Eigg: A Lesson in Limits
Arriving with Mainland Eyes Having grown up in Rwanda, my only reference for island life ...
By Rachel Itenderezwe, Pass The Mic
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OPINION: We need to embrace discomfort to overcome division
In May, elections took place across the UK – local in England and for the ...
By By Dr Tunde Dipo-Lawuyi, Pass The Mic
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Communities were promised a share of Scotland’s wind boom. Some are being sold short
More than 20 wind farms are failing to pay an agreed amount to locals. That ...
By Paul Dobson
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Twenty years on: How Shetland fought to stop islander’s deportation
“I can remember it like yesterday. I don’t think you ever forget it, to be ...
By Chris Cope, Shetland News
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A strategy to utilise Scotland’s wind wealth
Scotland has become a world leader in wind energy. With abundant onshore and offshore wind ...
By Dave Pearson
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Locked out by design: what stands between the Local Power Plan and the communities it’s meant to deliver for
In February 2026, the UK Government and Great British Energy launched the Local Power Plan ...
By Daniel Gear
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A Hebridean Boom Town is on the horizon.
But who will pay for it and at what cost? Renewable energy development in Lewis ...
By Netty Sopata
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From Shetland to Åland: what happens when locals have the power to decide over wind farms?
Shetland is the windiest region in the UK if not in Europe, and the wind ...
By Erin Rizzato Devlin and Hans J Marter
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