Telling better stories
Rhiannon Davies, Editor of of The Scottish Beacon – Scotland’s award-winning collaborative network of independent community news organisations – writes on the role of community-owned media in Scotland’s renewable transition
The Power Shift magazine launch: Energy, democracy and how to give a voice to communities across Scotland
A new environmental journalism network and magazine was launched with the aim to tell better stories and explore how the renewable energy boom could better benefit communities from Shetland to the Scottish Borders.
Local Action Group funding now open for applications in rural Highland
Community groups and organisations across rural Highland are invited to apply to the fund, which is now open for Expressions of Interest for grants of up to £25,000 until 24 April. Following this deadline, a small grants pot will open on 28 April, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.
What issues matter most to you this election? Tell us what candidates should be talking about
In May, voters across Scotland will head to the polls to elect the next Scottish Parliament. As the election campaign ramps up, we want to make sure the issues being discussed reflect what matters most to the people who live here.
Mapping the North Central Highland’s energy future
A story of new proposals, grid constraints and growing local government opposition.
Convention of Community Councils at Holyrood
William Lockyer gives a first-hand account of the Community Councils Convention at Holyrood.
By William S Lockyer
I attended this convention on Tuesday 24th February 2026 (1-3pm) representing Creich and Ardgay and District Community Councils (CCs).
It was arranged by Highland Councillor Helen Crawford to discuss the Unified Statement arising
Donnchadh MacLeòid à Drochaid a’ Bhanna, buannaiche Bonn Òir an Traidiseanta
Slighe Dhonnachaidh gu bhith a’ buannachadh Bonn Òir an t-Seann Nòis aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail.
Le Fiona NicLeòid
Ged a bha Gàidhlig aig a sheanair taobh a mhàthar agus aig a shìn-sheanairean, cha deach a phàrantan fhèin a thogail leis a’ chànan agus mar sin thòisich Donnachadh air Gàidhlig