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A new National Park for Scotland?
In July 2024 the Scottish government selected Galloway as a possible location for a new ...
Further calls to Culture Secretary for a Public Interest Journalism Institute
The author and investigative journalist was speaking at the Wigtown Book Festival at the weekend. ...
Castlehill is being transformed into a nature haven…but not without the help of its community
A community farm and wildlife initiative is looking for helpers to keep the site in ...
£1.1m award for nature restoration initiative
Wild Strathfillan received a £1.1m boost from the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by ...
Council overpay staff by £2.4m
Edinburgh Council employees have been overpaid salaries by a staggering £2.4 million, The Edinburgh Reporter ...
Word on the street: are authors comfortable with becoming ‘celebrities’?
There is, as far as I know, no central register of UK book festivals, but ...
How does loneliness and isolation impact the experiences of migrant women?
Many women globally are migrating to foreign lands to seek a sheltered future and better ...
Community empowerment key to just transition
Scotland’s Just Transition Commission is set to call for the introduction of the statutory right ...
Shawlands GoBike and Bike Bus celebrate Glasgow’s ambitious cycle lane plans with heartfelt ‘Thank You’ card
Cycling groups in the Southside are celebrating a major milestone in the city’s cycling infrastructure. ...
Tackling carbon footprint through community composting
For many, composting can seem like a daunting task to get right, requiring specialised knowledge ...
From Orkney to Japan: Lessons on sustainable underwater development
It’s a strange moment, and not your average night in the Orkney Club. In front ...
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