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Here, Netty Sopata, from Fios, the newspaper for North Lewis, looks at community developers👇
Here, Netty Sopata, from Fios, the newspaper for North Lewis, looks at community developers👇
That’s why Scottish Beacon links 25 grassroots outlets, sharing resources to tell deeper, fairer stories. If you’re building local media or care about informed communities, there’s a place for you in the Beacon.
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That’s why Scottish Beacon links 25 grassroots outlets, sharing resources to tell deeper, fairer stories. If you’re building local media or care about informed communities, there’s a place for you in the Beacon.
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The Scottish Beacon asks the hard question: as renewables boom, are communities getting left behind?
“Our beautiful unspoiled land has been destroyed bit by bit. The benefits to locals are negligible.”
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The Scottish Beacon asks the hard question: as renewables boom, are communities getting left behind?
“Our beautiful unspoiled land has been destroyed bit by bit. The benefits to locals are negligible.”
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With 80 percent of its land given over to forestry and wind farms, Carsphairn is carrying more than its share of Scotland’s net-zero ambitions – and locals say it’s time to find a fairer balance between energy and everyday life.
With 80 percent of its land given over to forestry and wind farms, Carsphairn is carrying more than its share of Scotland’s net-zero ambitions – and locals say it’s time to find a fairer balance between energy and everyday life.
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Publication: @theorkneynews.bsky.social
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Publication: @theorkneynews.bsky.social
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- Chair of the Independent Workers' Union GB
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Vintage Vibes invites you to spread festive cheer and tackle loneliness by sending a personalised card to someone living alone in the city.
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From: @edinreporter.bsky.social
Vintage Vibes invites you to spread festive cheer and tackle loneliness by sending a personalised card to someone living alone in the city.
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Publication: @shetnews.co.uk
Shetland’s first ever energy-development drop-in session invites residents to learn about future energy proposals and help shape Shetland’s energy landscape on 9 September.
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Publication: @shetnews.co.uk
Shetland’s first ever energy-development drop-in session invites residents to learn about future energy proposals and help shape Shetland’s energy landscape on 9 September.
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Publication: @edinreporter.bsky.social
A tense new crime thriller premieres at the Edinburgh Deaf Festival during Fringe 2025, offering a fully accessible performance in BSL and English for both deaf and hearing audiences.
Publication: @edinreporter.bsky.social
A tense new crime thriller premieres at the Edinburgh Deaf Festival during Fringe 2025, offering a fully accessible performance in BSL and English for both deaf and hearing audiences.
The programme includes visits to Burgar Hill to learn directly from the skilled efforts of communities – past and present – in building a sustainable and resilient Orkney.
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The programme includes visits to Burgar Hill to learn directly from the skilled efforts of communities – past and present – in building a sustainable and resilient Orkney.
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Publication: The Bellman
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Publication: The Bellman
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Publication: Midlothian View
The Midlothian View shares its top picks for comedy acts performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
📷 Marc Jennings photo by Rebecca Need-Menear
Publication: Midlothian View
The Midlothian View shares its top picks for comedy acts performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
📷 Marc Jennings photo by Rebecca Need-Menear
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“It’s not fair for companies that make money from oil to have a significant say in what kids learn about energy and the environment.”
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“It’s not fair for companies that make money from oil to have a significant say in what kids learn about energy and the environment.”
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"The project is about the many and varied experiences of peace work from across Scotland and its island communities"
Do you have stories to tell about your ancestors’ that might shed light on local contributions to global events?
"The project is about the many and varied experiences of peace work from across Scotland and its island communities"
Do you have stories to tell about your ancestors’ that might shed light on local contributions to global events?
But the level of community-owned onshore wind is way behind the Scottish Government's own targets.
The Power Shift explores how we can maximise this renewables revolution.
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But the level of community-owned onshore wind is way behind the Scottish Government's own targets.
The Power Shift explores how we can maximise this renewables revolution.
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www.scottishbeacon.com/news/communi...
Now Inverclyde Council are offering more money for foster carers in a bid to attract Scots to the vital role.
📸 Two kids playing by Kindel Media
Now Inverclyde Council are offering more money for foster carers in a bid to attract Scots to the vital role.
📸 Two kids playing by Kindel Media
We know how much money can be made from wind farm projects, says Alice Mathewson of North Yell Development Council
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We know how much money can be made from wind farm projects, says Alice Mathewson of North Yell Development Council
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From stories by the sea to celebrations of coastal heritage, two unique festivals on Islay — Rhinns Lighthouse Fest and Islay Book Festival — shine a light on Islay's cultural scene this summer.
Publication: The Illeach
📸: Alexey Demidov
From stories by the sea to celebrations of coastal heritage, two unique festivals on Islay — Rhinns Lighthouse Fest and Islay Book Festival — shine a light on Islay's cultural scene this summer.
Publication: The Illeach
📸: Alexey Demidov
As coastal erosion threatens Stonehaven’s shore, could a managed retreat from the sea become the town’s only viable future?
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As coastal erosion threatens Stonehaven’s shore, could a managed retreat from the sea become the town’s only viable future?
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