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Western Isles Warns Against Unlicensed Tour Drivers as Visitor Season Begins

The season is about to begin, and with it comes a quieter concern. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has issued a reminder that anyone taking payment for guided tours in the Western Isles must hold the appropriate licence, as visitor numbers begin to rise and

Community·Scottish News

Greenock Primary School Secures Rare Full “Excellent” Inspection Across All Measures

There are inspection reports that confirm standards, and then there are those that stand apart. Whinhill Primary School in Greenock has been awarded the highest possible grading across all four core areas assessed by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education, a result that is seldom

Forty Years at Danestone: A School Marks Its Past While Quietly Defining Its Future

Photo shows: L-R George Roberts (former HT) Elaine Page (former HT), Angela Corser (current HT) ,Councillor

Injured Beaver Rescued After Shooting Found to be Thriving in the Wild

A beaver rescued after being shot in Perthshire has been successfully rehabilitated and is now living

Highland Communities Invited to Apply for £1m Rural Fund

Rural organisations across the Highlands are being invited to apply for a funding programme worth more

Community·Scottish News

Newbyres Returns: From Demolition to New Energy Efficient Homes in Gorebridge

In Gorebridge, a site once cleared of homes is approaching a very different moment. New housing at Newbyres is now nearing completion,

by David McDonald

5 April 2026

Community·Scottish News

Community Diners Pilot in Midlothian Shows Early Promise in Tackling Cost of Living Pressures

A network of community diners launched across Midlothian earlier this year is already showing encouraging signs of success, offering affordable meals and

by David McDonald

3 April 2026

Community·Scottish News

Aberdeen’s Next Generation Called to Sea for 2026 Tall Ships Adventure

A new voyage is calling — and for young people across Aberdeen, it promises salt air, towering sails, and the kind of

by David McDonald

3 April 2026

Community·Scottish News

Western Isles Communities to Share £1 Million Boost from Coastal Fund

Island communities across Scotland’s Outer Hebrides are set to benefit from a substantial new round of funding, as Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

by David McDonald

2 April 2026

Community·Scottish News

Young Minds Step Into the Future at Irvine Technology Centre

In a quiet corner of Ayrshire, something rather more consequential than a school trip has taken place. At the Digital Process Manufacturing

by David McDonald

1 April 2026

Community·Scottish News

Monumental Industry Meets Fine Art in Aberdeen’s Latest Exhibition

A new exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery casts a compelling eye over the vast machinery and human endeavour that have come to

by David McDonald

31 March 2026

Community·Scottish News

Canadian Hercules to Join Ayr Air Show Line-Up

The Royal Canadian Air Force will bring its CC-130J Hercules to the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight next month, with

by David McDonald

24 August 2025

Community·Scottish News

Dundee to Host National Cycling Conference as City’s Active Travel Ambitions Gain Momentum

Event returns to the city for the first time since 2018, showcasing infrastructure progress and plans for a cycle-friendly future Scotland’s national

by David McDonald

8 April 2025

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Western Isles Warns Against Unlicensed Tour Drivers as Visitor Season Begins

Greenock Primary School Secures Rare Full “Excellent” Inspection Across All Measures

Forty Years at Danestone: A School Marks Its Past While Quietly Defining Its Future

Injured Beaver Rescued After Shooting Found to be Thriving in the Wild

Highland Communities Invited to Apply for £1m Rural Fund

Newbyres Returns: From Demolition to New Energy Efficient Homes in Gorebridge

Community Diners Pilot in Midlothian Shows Early Promise in Tackling Cost of Living Pressures

Aberdeen’s Next Generation Called to Sea for 2026 Tall Ships Adventure

Western Isles Communities to Share £1 Million Boost from Coastal Fund

Young Minds Step Into the Future at Irvine Technology Centre

Monumental Industry Meets Fine Art in Aberdeen’s Latest Exhibition

Canadian Hercules to Join Ayr Air Show Line-Up

Dundee to Host National Cycling Conference as City’s Active Travel Ambitions Gain Momentum