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Scotland has made significant progress in developing its infrastructure in the past decade, despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Brexit and climate change. However, these achievements are often overlooked or downplayed by the mainstream media and the UK government. This article highlights some of the key infrastructure successes that Scotland can be proud of, as well as the areas that need further improvement. Renewable energy Scotland is a world leader in renewable energy, with a target of reaching 100% of its electricity demand from renewable sources by 2020. According to the latest figures, Scotland generated 97.4% of its electricity…

Scotland has been debating the possibility of becoming an independent country for many years, but the issue has gained more momentum after the Brexit referendum in 2016 and the recent Scottish Parliament elections in 2021. One of the key arguments in favour of independence is that it would allow Scotland to design and implement its own social security system, tailored to the needs and preferences of its people. The current situation of social security in Scotland Social security is the term used to describe the benefits and services that people receive from the state to support them in times of…

The Scottish Government has been asked to end the “cruel and unnecessary” killing of animals on grouse moors by a coalition of animal welfare and environmental groups. The groups claim that hundreds of thousands of animals, including foxes, stoats, weasels, crows and mountain hares, are killed every year to protect the interests of the grouse shooting industry. The case against grouse moors The coalition, which includes OneKind, League Against Cruel Sports Scotland, Revive and Animal Aid, has launched a campaign called “Ban the Burn, End the Slaughter” to highlight the negative impacts of grouse moors on wildlife, biodiversity, climate and…

A new podcast series has been launched to showcase the links between Scotland and Europe, from the medieval period to the present day. The podcast, called Scotland and Europe: Cultural Encounters, is produced by the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CMRS) and features interviews with experts from various disciplines and institutions. The aim of the podcast The podcast aims to highlight the rich and diverse connections that Scotland has had with Europe over the centuries, and how they have shaped its culture, identity, and politics. The podcast also hopes to foster a dialogue between academics and the…

Karen Adam, a Scottish National Party (SNP) MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, has recently shared her views on why winter is not all about Christmas cheer, and how people can cope with the challenges of the season. In an article published by The National, she revealed her personal struggles with winter blues, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and depression, and offered some tips and advice for others who might be feeling the same way. Winter blues and SAD are common and treatable According to Adam, winter blues and SAD are common conditions that affect many people, especially in countries with…

A controversial message in a Scottish town A billboard in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock has sparked outrage among Labour supporters and critics alike. The message, which reads “Keir Starmer is Tony Blair in disguise”, was put up by a group called the Scottish Resistance, who claim to be fighting for Scottish independence. The billboard also features a picture of Starmer wearing a mask of Blair, the former Labour prime minister who led the party to three consecutive election victories but also faced criticism over his involvement in the Iraq war and his perceived shift to the centre-right. The Scottish…

Labour leader praises former Tory PM for her views on the rule of law Labour leader Keir Starmer has sparked outrage in Scotland by quoting and praising former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in a speech on crime. Starmer said that Thatcher was “right” about the importance of the rule of law, and cited her as an authority on the subject. Starmer made the remarks at Port Vale FC in Burslem, where he unveiled Labour’s “mission to halve serious violent crime and raise confidence in the police and criminal justice system”. He said: “Nothing is more important, more fundamental, to…

What is happening in Scottish Labour? Scottish Labour is facing a crisis of leadership and direction as several of its prominent members have become mysteriously unavailable in the past few days. The party, which is already struggling to regain its relevance and popularity in Scotland, has been left without a clear voice or vision ahead of the crucial local elections in May 2023. The first sign of trouble came on Monday, when the party’s leader Anas Sarwar announced that he was taking a leave of absence for personal reasons. He did not specify how long he would be away or…