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A windfarm in Shetland | Photo by Shetland News

Community councils in Shetland to lobby politicians on energy development concerns

A PUBLIC meeting hosted by Shetland’s community councils this weekend will call on the Scottish ...

By Hans J Marter, Shetland News

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Katie McGroarty in her Dundee studio

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 Katherine Sangster, Ross Greer, Jackie Baillie, Liam McArthur, Paul Sweeney and Miles Briggs have all stated their support for a Scottish Local News Fund

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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Scotland should not be left behind. Independent publishers call for scottish local news fund

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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MP Alistair Carmichael and MSP Hannah Mary Goodlad meeting in Lerwick previously.

Shetland Isles politicians to attend meeting calling for pause on energy projects

SHETLAND’S elected politicians have confirmed they will attend a public meeting likely to call for ...

By Shetland News

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MoD to take over Loch Long oil terminal

The Finnart oil terminal on Loch Long will be used by the Ministry of Defence ...

By Julian Calvert, Lochside Press

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Jill Clark - campaigner for Changing Places toilets

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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Aberdeenshire Council to ration Christmas lights

ABERDEENSHIRE Council has launched an online consultation into proposals to ration its contribution to the electricity used ...

By Jane Cruickshank, The Bellman

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Rachel Itenderezwe in Eigg

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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Anti racism march in Edinburgh

OPINION: Why we need to defy categorisation and reject the politics of fear

Hope, but with a warning  I was worried about how the Scottish Parliamentary Election results ...

By Dawn Thomson, Pass The Mic 

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Stunning drone view of Castle Stalker on a small islet in Loch Laich, Scotland.

Scotland’s ageing wind farms could offer communities a rare chance to own part of the energy transition

As Scotland’s first generation of wind farms approaches the end of its working life, researchers ...
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Opinion: Sacred landscapes destroyed

For years we have seen that no landscape is iconic enough to be invulnerable to ...

By Mike Small

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