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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Sep 1

Energy in Shetland: what's next for the islands?

Publication: @shetnews.co.uk

Shetland’s first ever energy-development drop-in session invites residents to learn about future energy proposals and help shape Shetland’s energy landscape on 9 September.

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Energy in Shetland: what’s next for the islands? - The Scottish Beacon

People will get the rare chance to hear from a range of energy developers in the same room in what is being described as Shetland’s first collaborative engagement session on future projects. Represent...

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Fringe 2025: new crime thriller at Edinburgh Deaf Festival – also for hearing audiences - The Scottish Beacon

Audiences for BBC’s The Reunion and ITV’s thriller Code of Silence were intrigued by these British Sign Language dramas and the insight into life as deaf person. Now a new crime thriller performed by ...

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Aug 7

Fringe 2025: new crime thriller at Edinburgh Deaf Festival

Publication: @edinreporter.bsky.social

A tense new crime thriller premieres at the Edinburgh Deaf Festival during Fringe 2025, offering a fully accessible performance in BSL and English for both deaf and hearing audiences.

Fringe 2025: new crime thriller at Edinburgh Deaf Festival – also for hearing audiences - The Scottish Beacon

Audiences for BBC’s The Reunion and ITV’s thriller Code of Silence were intrigued by these British Sign Language dramas and the insight into life as deaf person. Now a new crime thriller performed by ...

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jul 23

Explore low-carbon futures at Orkney International Science Festival

The programme includes visits to Burgar Hill to learn directly from the skilled efforts of communities – past and present – in building a sustainable and resilient Orkney.

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jul 23

Campaigners and communities across Scotland, including Stonehaven, banded together to pressure governments into taking action against plastic pollution ahead of the #GlobalPlasticsTreaty negotiations in August.

Publication: The Bellman

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jul 10

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The best stand up acts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 - The Scottish Beacon

Marc Jennings: Bread and Circuses Monkey Barrel 4 at 7:50pm, from 28 July – 24 August (except 12 August) Get your tickets HERE. Following on from his debut stand-up special recorded at Glasgow’s iconi...

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jul 10

The best stand up acts at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Publication: Midlothian View

The Midlothian View shares its top picks for comedy acts performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jul 10

📸 Pupils drawing eco-friendly symbols by Artem Podrez

Concerns over oil firm’s involvement in teaching science to Shetland pupils - The Scottish Beacon

Companies making money from oil should not be allowed to teach children about the environment, a Green MSP has claimed. Ariane Burgess has raised serious concerns about an initiative which sees Norweg...

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jul 10

Concerns over oil firm’s involvement in teaching science to Shetland pupils

Publication: @shetnews.co.uk

“It’s not fair for companies that make money from oil to have a significant say in what kids learn about energy and the environment.”

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Concerns over oil firm’s involvement in teaching science to Shetland pupils - The Scottish Beacon

Companies making money from oil should not be allowed to teach children about the environment, a Green MSP has claimed. Ariane Burgess has raised serious concerns about an initiative which sees Norweg...

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Mike Small @bellacaledonia.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Michael Russell @feorlean.bsky.social · Jul 8

A consultation on making the Community Right to Buy more effective has just been launched. It is important that it results in effective change and enables more community ownership so plese respond. www.gov.scot/news/communi...

Community Right to Buy

Consultation on community ownership powers.

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Mike Small @bellacaledonia.bsky.social · Jul 9

Pioneers of Europe's Citizen-led Solar Revolution Sound Alarm Over 'Corporate Capture' sgq.io/wZU9Pm2 via @DeSmog #PowerShift @scottishbeacon.bsky.social

Pioneers of Europe's Citizen-led Solar Revolution Sound Alarm Over 'Corporate Capture'

This story was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe. For decades, advocates of renewable energy have argued that solar panels and wind turbines can be so much more than clean sources o...

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jul 4

📸 Cardboard boxes with peace and anti-war slogans in a protest setting by cottonbro studio

Publication: The Orkney News

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Sharing Scotland’s stories of anti-war activism and peace campaigning - The Scottish Beacon

A Professor of International Law is in Orkney exploring the role local people have made in war service that contributed towards peace and also of anti-war campaigning. Professor Dr Charlie Peevers of ...

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jul 4

Sharing Scotland’s stories of anti-war activism & peace campaigning

"The project is about the many and varied experiences of peace work from across Scotland and its island communities"

Do you have stories to tell about your ancestors’ that might shed light on local contributions to global events?

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jul 4

Scotland is in the throes of a massive expansion of onshore renewables.

But the level of community-owned onshore wind is way behind the Scottish Government's own targets.

The Power Shift explores how we can maximise this renewables revolution.

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jul 4

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Big payment increase agreed for foster carers in Inverclyde to attract Scots to the role - The Scottish Beacon

The amount of money foster carers for Inverclyde Council receive is to increase in a bid to retain and attract more people to the vital role. The rise is part of an ongoing redesign of the service and...

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jul 4

Across Scotland there has been an increase in the number of children needing foster care at the same time as a fall in the number of foster carers.

Now Inverclyde Council are offering more money for foster carers in a bid to attract Scots to the vital role.

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · Jun 30

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We know how much money can be made from wind farm projects, says Alice Mathewson of North Yell Development Council
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‘We borrowed millions to build these turbines – but it’s paid off, big time’

We know how much money can be made from wind farm projects, says Alice Mathewson of North Yell Development Council

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Festival season in Argyll and Bute: Rhinns Lighthouse Festival and Book Festival this August - The Scottish Beacon

With festival season in full swing across the UK and Scotland, including popular music festivals happening up and down the country, here are just a couple of the most anticipated local culture festiva...

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jun 27

Rhinns Lighthouse Festival and Book Festival this August

From stories by the sea to celebrations of coastal heritage, two unique festivals on Islay — Rhinns Lighthouse Fest and Islay Book Festival — shine a light on Islay's cultural scene this summer.

Publication: The Illeach
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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jun 25

Retreat From the Sea: a last resort or a very real vision of the future?

As coastal erosion threatens Stonehaven’s shore, could a managed retreat from the sea become the town’s only viable future?

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Retreat From the Sea: a last resort or a very real vision of the future? - The Scottish Beacon

Aberdeenshire Council took its first steps towards understanding how our communities should adapt to increasing sealevels and coastal erosion this week, when the Infrastructure Services Committee acce...

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Shetland News @shetnews.co.uk · Jun 24

Shetland News publishes this article as part of our Power Shift project
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Highland community councils unite to demand a say in Scotland’s energy future

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jun 19

Stories like this show food means more than just good flavours and presentation; it is about bringing and cherishing the cultures surrounding us all.

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Sri Lankan cuisine finds a home on Glasgow’s food map - The Scottish Beacon

Often mistaken, people think of Sri Lankan food as either “Indian or Pakistani food, but it’s not, it’s contrary to that”, says Rukshan Weeraratne, owner of Kofi Kade. The “Sri Lankan-Inspired Sandwic...

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jun 19

Sri Lankan cuisine finds a home on Glasgow’s food map

Publication: Migrant Women Press

A blend of tradition with a modern twist, Kofi Kade and Ceylon Tea Bar in Glasgow are more than just Sri Lankan restaurants. They are a celebration of Sri Lankan culture and a fusion of flavours in every bite.

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jun 19

📸 Photo: Street pole with stickers including 'Refugees Welcome', a message of acceptance and solidarity. Credit: Markus Spiske

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Refugee Week: The facts and myth-busting lies around refugees and asylum seekers - The Scottish Beacon

What is a refugee? Refugees are people who have fled their countries to escape conflict, violence, or persecution and have sought safety in another country. – UNHCR Many have been forced to flee with ...

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Scottish Beacon @scottishbeacon.bsky.social · Jun 19

Refugee Week 2025 runs from 16 to 22 June, with World Refugee Day being observed on 20 June.

In light of that, here are some illuminating facts about refugees and asylum seekers to bust the harmful myths surrounding those seeking refuge in Scotland & the UK.
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