There are voices today suggesting that the British countryside must be redesigned, that its character is insufficiently “diverse,” and that it should be reshaped to meet external expectations. Above all, such proposals reveal a misunderstanding not only of place, but of culture itself. Roots The countryside is not an empty stage. It is not a […]
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A decade ago, one single act of violence could shake a nation. A shocking murder or an act of terror would dominate headlines for weeks, spawning nationwide reflection and debate. Now, the permacrisis forces us into a permanent state of amnesia. Throughout my childhood, Moors murderers Ian Brady and Moira Hindley and the Yorkshire Ripper
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The North East Scotland branch has had a busy few weeks. Members have been out tackling the Himalayan balsam problem in Forfar again. The weed is an invasive, non-native plant also known by the common names of ‘policeman’s helmet’ and ‘touch-me-not’. Himalayan balsam has been listed as a Species of Special Concern since 2017 and is listed on Schedule
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Screenwriter Paul Laverty has been arrested by Police Scotland. Laverty, who has won the Palme d’Or, was detained by officers in Edinburgh on Monday. It is understood that Laverty faces a terrorism charge for wearing a T-shirt stating: “Genocide in Palestine time to take action”. In other cases, the garment has been alleged to be
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A former physics teacher whose sexually explicit OnlyFans profile was seen by school pupils has been struck off. Kirsty Buchan, from Coatbridge, posted pictures of herself using the pseudonym Jessica Jackrabbit, and described herself as a “good teacher gone bad” with a “sexy tight body”. She advertised the paid-for page using Instagram, which pupils could
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An estate for disabled veterans is facing demolition after its charity landlord revealed plans to sell the land to developers. Background Linburn estate in West Lothian has been home to tenants of Sight Scotland Veterans – formerly Scottish War Blinded since the middle of last century. However, the charity has now told residents to find
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Highlands and Islands activists were out in Inverness delivering leaflets that highlight the Homeland Party as a real green solution.
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This Sunday, our North-East Scotland branch returned to the frontlines of conservation. On the agenda: tackling the invasive Himalayan Balsam threatening our native ecosystem. This time, the team focused on a patch of new growth where the aggressive balsam was choking out the native plants. This task demanded extra precision, navigating thick brambles, nettles, and
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The Aberdeenshire activists made the most of the glorious Sunday sun by heading to Balmedie Beach. The morning first consisted of litter picking, making sure our homeland retains its natural beauty. Then later some military-style team building exercises, such as log carries and bridge building. A couple of our activists even braved the icy cold
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Battling the elements, with a team of volunteers in the North East of Scotland, @DaveHP_ was back at it again, tackling the invasive Himalayan Balsam growing around Forfar Loch, pulling them up by the roots and allowing room for the native plants to thrive. Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding at all levels, work
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