The RSPB put out a call for the Great Big Garden Birdwatch last month, a very noble enterprise and one which must give them a great deal… Read more “Feed the Birds”
Category: Scotland
Party political broadcast for………..the General Election 2010. Talking about the Elephant in the room
At dinner parties it is one of the subjects you should avoid. But this week, more than any other week it is the subject on everyone’s minds… Read more “Party political broadcast for………..the General Election 2010. Talking about the Elephant in the room”
Trains and boats and planes
In Scotland we have an ongoing transport problem. In some areas of the Highlands there is little or no public transport at all, since the demise of… Read more “Trains and boats and planes”
The Edinburgh Reporter
In Edinburgh we have wonderful buildings and monuments. The city is a World Heritage Site due to the high quality of architecture and the detailed planning used… Read more “The Edinburgh Reporter”
Counting on public accountability
Sir Fred Goodwin, erstwhile head of Royal Bank of Scotland and now public enemy number 1, has got a new job, The Scotsman reports today.… Read more “Counting on public accountability”
FOI in Scotland
Once again Scotland leads the way in Freedom of Information spheres. The Information Commissioner has reduced the period of closure for government papers from 30 to 15… Read more “FOI in Scotland”
Globespan grounded
It’s snowing! At least, here in central Edinburgh it is snowing that horrid slushy, wet stuff that doesn’t even cover the pavements, but makes you feel… Read more “Globespan grounded”
Susan Boyle – dreaming on…
Susan Boyle has done it again. Just when you thought you had heard the last of her, here she is breaking all records for a debut album… Read more “Susan Boyle – dreaming on…”
Off the rails?
Can someone explain to me please why National Express, which apparently runs a very good bus service, cannot run the East Coast line and make money out… Read more “Off the rails?”
Hugging is good for you
This is International Hug Week. There are organised events around the UK and yesterday I went to Callendar Park in Falkirk where Random Huggers from Glasgow were… Read more “Hugging is good for you”
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