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After an absence of more than 50 years, red squirrels return to Balloch Castle Country Park 

Writing for The Clydesider, naturalist, James C Duncan shares his stunning photos of red squirrels ...

By James C Duncan, Clydesider

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Orkney Men’s Sheds: Strengthening the bonds of fellowship

Men’s Sheds have become something of a phenomenon, spreading across the UK as an answer ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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Amma Birth Companions: providing vital support to women in need

Amma Birth Companions are a Glasgow-based charity who provide support to women, many of whom ...

By Jack Howse, Greater Govanhill

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One mum’s solution for an entire community

In Forres, a mum-of-two with nowhere to take her toddlers to let off steam has ...

By Marc Hindley, Forres Local

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Donald, where’s your fivers? A tailor’s adventure in Edinburgh

A cautionary tale for visitors. Shared by the Broughton Spurtle in their latest issue. But ...

By Alan McIntosh, Broughton Spurtle

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Dumfries and Galloway: Are we facing a crisis in rural education?

Writing for the Glenkens Gazette, the Dalry School Parent Council claim the future of education ...

By Dalry School Parent Council, Glenkens Gazette

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Shetland: Plans to connect Sullom Voe Terminal to the electricity grid

Shetland will be connected to the national electricity grid for the first time in the ...

By Chris Cope, Shetland News

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Free ferry rides in Helensburgh due to a new ticketing system issue

Passengers are still travelling free of charge on the Kilcreggan to Gourock ferry in the ...

By The Lochside Press

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‘Serious failures’ in Edinburgh Council’s handling of tax payment complaint

Edinburgh Council has been told to apologise to a vulnerable resident repeatedly threatened with legal ...

By Donald Turvill, Local Democracy Reporter, Midlothian View

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Svein Asleifarson – Orkney’s Last Sea Wolf

Written in the 13th century by an Icelandic monk, The Orkneyinga Saga tells of the ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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Illustration by Kirralee Fisher, Edinburh local artist about squirrels as superheroes

Edinburgh: Local artist illustration attracts primary school children’s attention in the Broughton area

Observant locals may have noticed this charming oddity at the Delish Yoss Coffee Bar opposite ...

By Alan MacIntosh, Broughton Spurtle

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Innovative local journalism collaborative, the Scottish Beacon, launched!

Eighteen independent local and hyperlocal news publications serving urban and rural communities across Scotland have ...
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