The winners of the Scots Language Awards 2023 were unveiled at a celebratory ceremony last night at Johnstone Town Hall. Held in partnership with Renfrewshire Council, the event saw 13 individuals, projects and businesses out of more than 60 nominees crowned at the annual awards night.
Younger Scots are going to “extra lengths” to land a job, a new report has revealed – with more than a fifth of adults classed as being in GenZ having used AI to write a cover letter, while almost three out of ten have altered their appearance.
Climate campaigners have taken to the streets of Edinburgh to call on the Scottish and UK governments to develop an urgent plan for a fast and fair transition away from oil and gas.
Further afield, University of St Andrews has been named the number one university in the UK and Scotland, beating the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge for the second time in the guide’s 30-year history of domestic UK university ranking.
Drug campaigners have hailed the Daily Record after Scotland’s Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain agreed to green light Safer Drug Consumption Facilities following our campaign.
NEARLY 400 rural businesses have asked the Scottish Government to re-think plans to licence grouse shooting, claiming the practice will be “disastrous” for private estates and local economies....
Glasgow has formally come out in support of the decriminalisation of personal drugs use as the council continues to back the need for safe consumption rooms.
A team at the University of Dundee’s Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification have now produced what is said to be the most lifelike replica of the prince’s face to be made so far.
Economist and Chief Executive of Business for Scotland Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp presents his plan for developing a wellbeing economy for Scotland. And he has polling evidence showing that it would significantly increase support for Scottish independence.
The Scottish National party (SNP) has expelled its veteran MP Angus MacNeil, who immediately responded by criticising the leadership’s lack of urgency on independence....
What do people think? Has his expulsion helped or hindered the fight for independence? He’s certainly given meat for the Unionist media who are are asking, “Is the SNP imploding?”. Also, when he stands as an independent at the next election he’ll likely have opened the door for a Unionist candidate.
Rosebank, the largest untapped oil field in the UK, is off the coast of Shetland. Its approval by regulators is expected soon and production could begin as early as 2026....
It’s almost as if people aren’t listening to the news about: out of control forest fires in Canada, heat domes covering large parts of North America, Greek islands on fire, parts of Europe slowly turning into deserts, parts of the Middle East being close to being unable to sustain human life, etc. And craziest thing of all is that they don’t realise that burning all these trees is pumping vast amounts of extra CO2 into the atmosphere so that it’s only going to get worse.
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Twins of Edzell, written and told by Cara Silversmith.
Many had to abandon their belongings and flee on foot in extreme heat as fires spread from the centre of the Greek island towards its eastern coast, where many resort hotels are situated.
Ten rescued by Coastguard as torrential rain causes landslips across Scotland (news.stv.tv)
Amber warning for rain extended until 2pm on Sunday for parts of north and eastern Scotland.
UK's first drug consumption room to get go-ahead (news.stv.tv)
The UK’s first drug consumption room is to be given the go-ahead in Glasgow on Wednesday.
Winners crowned at Scots Language Awards 2023 (projects.handsupfortrad.scot)
The winners of the Scots Language Awards 2023 were unveiled at a celebratory ceremony last night at Johnstone Town Hall. Held in partnership with Renfrewshire Council, the event saw 13 individuals, projects and businesses out of more than 60 nominees crowned at the annual awards night.
Younger Scots going to extra lengths to get a job, new report reveals (news.stv.tv)
Younger Scots are going to “extra lengths” to land a job, a new report has revealed – with more than a fifth of adults classed as being in GenZ having used AI to write a cover letter, while almost three out of ten have altered their appearance.
'Millions are marching to demand a fair transition away from fossil fuel' (news.stv.tv)
Climate campaigners have taken to the streets of Edinburgh to call on the Scottish and UK governments to develop an urgent plan for a fast and fair transition away from oil and gas.
University of Glasgow wins Scottish University of the Year in prestigious guide (www.glasgowlive.co.uk)
Further afield, University of St Andrews has been named the number one university in the UK and Scotland, beating the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge for the second time in the guide’s 30-year history of domestic UK university ranking.
Drug experts hail Record campaign as drug consumption rooms get green light (www.dailyrecord.co.uk)
Drug campaigners have hailed the Daily Record after Scotland’s Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain agreed to green light Safer Drug Consumption Facilities following our campaign.
Grouse moor licencing would be 'disastrous' for rural communities, say businesses (www.thenational.scot)
NEARLY 400 rural businesses have asked the Scottish Government to re-think plans to licence grouse shooting, claiming the practice will be “disastrous” for private estates and local economies....
Glasgow City Council formally support decriminalisation of drug use (news.stv.tv)
Glasgow has formally come out in support of the decriminalisation of personal drugs use as the council continues to back the need for safe consumption rooms.
Scottish Independence Podcasts (@ScottishIndyPod@mastodon.scot) (mastodon.scot)
We were at the #Edinburgh march on Saturday, here’s how our day went and some of the lovely people we chatted to on the way...
Noooo! There can be only one (www.theguardian.com)
Seriously, can’t improve on perfection
Safe drug consumption rooms should be piloted in the UK, say MPs (news.stv.tv)
The Home Affairs Committee has published a report recommending a pilot in Glasgow is supported by Westminster....
Scotland players 'stand with' Spain's Hermoso (www.bbc.co.uk)
Scotland players have stated their support for Spain’s Women’s World Cup-winning captain Jenni Hermoso....
Ukrainians in Scotland mark 32nd Independence Day in sombre events (news.stv.tv)
Thousands of miles away from their homeland, more than 25,000 Ukrainian refugees have made Scotland their new home....
Could decriminalisation solve Scotland's drug problem? (www.bbc.co.uk)
Scotland has the highest drugs death rate in Europe, with narcotics claiming more than 100 lives on average every month....
Face of young Bonnie Prince Charlie recreated using death masks (news.stv.tv)
A team at the University of Dundee’s Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification have now produced what is said to be the most lifelike replica of the prince’s face to be made so far.
A Well-Being Economy for Scotland - Scottish Indy Podcasts (scottishindypod.scot)
Economist and Chief Executive of Business for Scotland Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp presents his plan for developing a wellbeing economy for Scotland. And he has polling evidence showing that it would significantly increase support for Scottish independence.
Angus MacNeil expelled from SNP after row with party’s chief whip (www.theguardian.com)
The Scottish National party (SNP) has expelled its veteran MP Angus MacNeil, who immediately responded by criticising the leadership’s lack of urgency on independence....
Billy Connolly releases four new limited edition prints (www.bbc.co.uk)
Sir Billy Connolly has released four limited edition art prints as part of his “Born on a Rainy Day” series.
Scots are the UK’s biggest TV-watchers viewing more hours every day (news.stv.tv)
Scotland is the UK’s biggest TV-watching nation, with people watching an average of three hours a day, according to a new Ofcom report....
Sunak's family firm signed a billion-dollar deal with BP before PM opened new North Sea licences (www.thelondoneconomic.com)
cross-posted from: beehaw.org/post/6915349...
Should the Rosebank oilfield get the go ahead? (www.bbc.co.uk)
Rosebank, the largest untapped oil field in the UK, is off the coast of Shetland. Its approval by regulators is expected soon and production could begin as early as 2026....
Folklore Scotland: #99 The Twins of Edzell (podcasts.apple.com)
Welcome to Campfire Tales! Every two weeks you can enjoy a short story read by one of our contributors. This week we have The Twins of Edzell, written and told by Cara Silversmith.
Rhodes fires: Scots tourists sleep on street as blazes spread (www.bbc.co.uk)
Many had to abandon their belongings and flee on foot in extreme heat as fires spread from the centre of the Greek island towards its eastern coast, where many resort hotels are situated.