Ishan Crawford

The vinyl revival has been going strong for years, but there is another format that deserves your attention: the compact disc. CDs may have been overshadowed by streaming services and digital downloads, but they still offer many advantages over vinyl records. Here are some reasons why you should ditch vinyl and embrace the CD revival. CDs are cheaper and more accessible than vinyl records One of the main appeals of vinyl records is their nostalgic value and aesthetic appeal. However, vinyl records are also expensive and hard to find. A new vinyl record can cost anywhere from £15 to £30,…

The health secretary’s admission Health Secretary Michael Matheson has admitted that his sons used his parliamentary iPad to watch football matches during a family holiday in Morocco, resulting in an £11,000 data roaming bill that was initially paid by the public purseThis shocking revelation came after weeks of pressure from the Scottish Conservatives, led by Douglas Ross, who demanded transparency and accountability from the SNP minister. Matheson had previously claimed that he used the iPad for work purposes only, and that the bill was caused by an outdated SIM card. He also said that he had contributed £3,000 from his…

The COP28 climate change summit is underway in Dubai, where world leaders are expected to discuss how to limit and prepare for the impacts of a warming planet. However, some critics have raised concerns about the credibility and effectiveness of the conference, as well as the role of the host country, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the world’s top oil producers. The stakes are high for COP28 The COP28 summit follows a year of extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts, wildfires, and heatwaves, that have shattered many climate records and caused widespread devastation and displacement. According to…

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of the world’s most iconic cultural events, is set to enter a new era under the leadership of a former US marine. Buster Howes, who took over as the chief executive of the Tattoo in January 2023, has ambitious plans to expand the global reach and impact of the show, while preserving its heritage and traditions. A military and diplomatic background Howes, who was born in London but grew up in Scotland, has a distinguished career in the military and diplomacy. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1981 and served in various roles, including…

Sexual violence against women and girls is a global problem that affects millions of lives every year. Despite the efforts of activists, governments, and international organizations, the issue remains pervasive and often ignored. Many experts agree that talking about the problem is not enough to end it. Instead, they call for more concrete actions, such as changing social norms, strengthening laws, and providing support to survivors. The scale of the problem According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in three women worldwide has experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. This means that more than one billion women…

Denmark is a world leader in renewable energy, with more than half of its electricity coming from wind and solar power. The Scandinavian country has also pioneered district heating, a system that uses waste heat from power plants and other sources to warm homes and buildings. Denmark’s green energy revolution can inspire Scotland to ditch fossil fuels and achieve its ambitious climate goals. Denmark’s district heating system: a model for Scotland District heating is a network of pipes that delivers hot water or steam to multiple buildings, providing space heating and domestic hot water. The heat can come from various…