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Policy & Government

Clear reporting and explanation of Scottish Government, councils, public bodies, FOI releases, public policy and institutional decision making.
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Energy

Coverage of Scotland’s energy system, including renewables, grid infrastructure, oil and gas transition, energy policy and energy security.
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Infrastructure

Reporting on the physical systems Scotland depends on, including water, roads, ports, public buildings, grid, broadband, construction and civic facilities.
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Transport

Coverage of Scotland’s roads, rail, ferries, buses, airports, ports, active travel and transport infrastructure.
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Economy

Reporting and analysis on Scotland’s businesses, industries, investment, employment, manufacturing, rural economy and commercial life.
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Environment

Reporting on Scotland’s land, water, climate, biodiversity, conservation, pollution, agriculture and natural heritage.
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Heritage & Arts

Coverage of Scotland’s historic buildings, museums, archives, archaeology, language, culture, landscapes and public memory.
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Community

Local and national stories about Scottish communities, public life, voluntary work, social change and everyday civic issues.
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Clothes Don’t Make The Woman

I had finished afternoon tea at a lovely establishment in the Highlands and was sitting on a bench outside, waiting for Mr Gunn. It had been a very satisfactory afternoon tea. The sandwiches had been small enough to suggest refinement, the cakes had been large enough to restore confidence, and the bill had been folded discreetly inside a little leather wallet so that one could discover the consequences in private. Mr Gunn had gone to fetch the car. This sounds like a simple undertaking, but Mr Gunn does not merely fetch a car. He checks it. He walks around it.

Scotland In Focus

Gingerbread

Vintage Dundee Gingerbread

NOTE: This is a vintage Scottish recipe from the WW2 era where eggs were often replaced with dried eggs. If you would rather use 1 fresh egg, add it to step 3 right before you add the fruit. You will need: – 3 cup fulls of flour – 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – 2 oz. butter – 3 tablespoonfuls syrup – 1 tablespoonful dried egg (or 1 fresh egg) – 1 teaspoonful of ground ginger – 1 teacupful of milk – 4 tablespoonsful of treacle – 1 teaspoonful of baking soda – 6 oz. fruit (if desired) Method: 1. Put
tardis

The TARDIS Is Now Scotland’s Most Reliable Form Of Public Transport

On Thursday evening, the King and Queen arrived in Glasgow by TARDIS. This was encouraging. For years, those of us living in the Highlands have been told that distance is a difficult problem. It affects buses, trains, broadband engineers, hospital appointments, postal deliveries and anyone attempting to obtain a replacement part for a washing machine. The general impression has been that the north of Scotland lies beyond the practical limits of organised movement. We now know this is untrue. The answer is a blue police box capable of travelling through time and space. This is considerably more efficient. Naturally, it
ThomasTheRhymer2

Folklore Scotland

Folklore Scotland is an enchanting portal to the mystical and mysterious aspects of Scottish culture, making it a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by legends, myths, and age-old tales. This website is beautifully crafted, inviting visitors to delve deep into the rich tapestry of Scotland’s folklore history. The design is user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing, and well-organized, making navigation a breeze and the journey through its content both engaging and educational. The content on Folklore Scotland is robust and well-researched, offering an extensive array of stories that cover a wide range of topics from eerie tales of supernatural beings to the storied