It’s an incredible story of a people determined to retain the independence of the country.
An Extraordinary Woman
Her reign included being monarch of 32 different independent sovereign countries. At the time of her death those numbered 15.
MSP Accuses Scottish Government of ‘Selling Out’ Island Communities
“The Bute House Agreement has had an immediate impact on people requiring new government supported central heating system.” Rhoda Grant, MSP, Labour
“Decisions about Scotland should be taken by those who live here”
“What if that other voice we all know so well responds by saying, ‘We say no, and we are the state’? Well we say yes – and we are the people.” Canon Kenyon Wright
Land Reform in Scotland: Share Your Views
It is believed that Scotland has a more concentrated pattern of large scale private land ownership than is found in any other country in the world.
Ferry Views Sought
‘What does a modern and sustainable ferry service for Scotland look like?’
Consultation on Short Term Lets
Orkney Islands Council has launched a consultation on its proposed licensing scheme for short term lets.
National Care Service Bill: ‘A Recipe For Disaster’?
“It locks in social care as a commodity in a market rather than a public service for citizens. In doing so it confirms profit from care as a founding principle of the National Care Service” Unison
Men’s Sheds Praised in Scottish Parliament
In a debate on motion S6M-03064, in the name of Christine Grahame, on “Men Don’t Talk” the work of Men’s Sheds all across Scotland was highlighted.
MSP Disappointed Right to Food Not Included: Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill Passed
On the 15th of June 2022, the Scottish Parliament passed the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill unanimously.