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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

Visual accompanying “Vintage Dundee Gingerbread”

Oatcakes

This is a Scottish traditional recipe that has not been modified from its original version. You will need to substitute for modern ingredients as required. You will need: – 1 cup of oatmeal – 1 teaspoonful of melted fat – pinch of baking soda – 1/2 teaspoonful of salt – hot water 1. Mix dry ingredients and add fat. 2. Add sufficient water to make a moderately stiff dough. 3. Roll out as thin as possible. 4. Bake one side on girdle till corners begin to curl, toast in front of fire or under grill. 5. May also be baked
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
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Edinburgh Research Archive (ERA)

In the digital age, access to scholarly information is crucial for the advancement of knowledge and innovation. The Edinburgh Research Archive (ERA), hosted by the University of Edinburgh, stands out as a beacon of academic excellence and accessibility, making it a worthy feature for the Best of Scotland websites. ERA is an online repository that houses a wealth of research outputs from the University of Edinburgh’s vibrant academic community. The archive includes theses, papers, articles, and datasets produced by students and faculty members across various disciplines. What sets ERA apart is its commitment to open access, ensuring that anyone around