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Maggie Symonds
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Always hope
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Nice piece in the NYT on land reform in Scotland, which seems to be a bit of a current theme for them. By Ken Ilgunas, with a quote from Professor John Lovett of LSU.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/o...
Opinion | What a Small Island Off the Coast of Scotland Could Teach America
In 2025, the idea of settling anyplace other than Mars might seem anachronistic, but the people on Ulva are pioneers.
www.nytimes.com
March 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Here's your daily reminder that bookstores keep the love of reading alive — but they also keep neighborhoods beautiful. They are places to gather, to celebrate stories, to find community.

Please do your holiday shopping at your local independent bookstore, if you are lucky enough to still have one.
December 3, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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Community Wealth Building @neilmcinroy.bsky.social has developed through several strands. cchg.org.uk project (meeting 29/11) documents programmes that empowered remote communities in Scotland's Highlands & Islands from mid-70s to operate essential services and develop income generating activities.
November 30, 2024 at 11:54 AM