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Jamie Simpson and TJ Mullen, from Burnton, are looking forward to using the Doon Valley Trail to get to school (photo by Cllr Drew Filson)

New active travel trail in Doon Valley

A new walking and cycling route currently being developed, the Doon Valley Trail, will provide ...
Some Kendoon residents alongside members of the St John Scotland team during a defibrillator training session

Kendoon’s lifesaving solar solution

With only a small number of permanent residents, the tiny hamlet of Kendoon is one ...
Photo: Medication on yellow surface. Photographer: Karolina Kaboompics

MSPs call for action on ADHD healthcare

The letter highlights various critical issues, including what they describe as “ongoing” shortages of medication ...
Photo: Psychologist supporting patient during counselling. Photographer: SHVETS production

“We can all play a part in changing the culture” – call to tackle stigma around alcohol use

NHS Shetland alcohol and drug development officer, Wendy Henderson, said there remains stigma against people ...
Mairi Queen image of mum cycling

Mums snapped up prizes in better journeys competition

A Helensburgh mum won first prize in a photo competition for ‘better journeys’. Mairi Queen ...
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Finnart oil terminal closure announced with job losses expected

Last Friday, it was revealed the Finnart oil terminal will close with the loss of ...
River Guardians volunteers. Photographed by Harvey Smart.

River Guardians: Guarding the Leven

It’s an overcast, warm and muggy day and the River Guardians volunteer group is down ...
Image: Govanhill artists about to board the protest bus to parliament. Credit: Devon McCole

Govanhill artists welcome u-turn on Creative Scotland funding, but vow to continue to fight

“While we’re encouraged by the Scottish Government’s decision to reinstate funding for the Open Fund, ...
100 days of the Green Transition

Scottish Beacon launches ‘100 Days of the Green Transition’

At the Scottish Beacon, we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Local Storytelling Exchange, ...
Justice for Grenfell: Garry Knight / Flickr

‘Wake up and do something’: SELECT backs Grenfell Inquiry call

SELECT’s managing director Alan Wilson says the findings echo their long-running campaign for a safer ...
Mental Health Foundation / Donna Davies Caption Woman sitting on hill looking out into nature, lake and dam

‘Scotland’s Mental Health is in a Bad Place’

Shona Robison, Scotland’s Finance Secretary, announced ‘savings of £18.8million ‘ in the Distress Brief Interventions ...
No M77 treehouse in Pollok Free State

The lasting legacy of the Pollok Free State

A couple of miles from Govanhill, in a small room in the attic of a ...

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