“I would encourage others with any disability, who are interested in standing for election to contact Inclusion Scotland for help and advice.””
Helen Woodsford-Dean to Contest West Mainland for the Scottish Greens
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A woman of independent mind.
Of Cairns & Cists
“Old ways, die hard.”
John Anderson my jo, John
We celebrate the work of Robert Burns with this beautiful poem and song
The Laki Eruption of 1783 by Geoff Hellman: Part 5
“Last Week, during the severe Weather, the Post-boy from Dumfries to Thornhill was found frozen to death upon his Horse.”
Starting 2022 With The Northlight Gallery
From the 21st of January Magdalena Choluj (Inkloof Studio) is showing drawings from her series ‘A Conversation With Flowers’.
16 New #Covid Cases in Orkney Since Friday
The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 1,757 as 16 new cases have been recorded in the Health Board Area.
Scottish Transport Minister Resigns
“Regrettably, despite my continuing passion for it, I find myself unable now to give this hugely important ministerial role everything it rightly requires and deserves.”
Weather Forecast: Morning rain followed by bright spells and showers. Breezy.
Fresh westerly winds, easing later in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Inquiry into ‘Alternative’ Ways to Access Health Care in Scotland
“Through our detailed work on this inquiry, the Committee is keen to explore what opportunities exist to make more and better use of these alternative routes to healthcare.”
The Laki Eruption of 1783 by Geoff Hellman: Part 4
The second phase of flooding was one of the most disastrous natural events to occur in Central Europe during the past millennium
