SCOTLAND GOES HARD TO WINDWARD IN UNCHARTED SEAS
The Caledonian Mercuryby John Knox Scotland seems to be sailing towards a low-carbon future at a crackling pace…..at least for its energy supplies. But it’s also becoming clear that energy costs – of...
View ArticleScotland favoured for First Test against New Zealand
The Caledonian MercuryPicture courtesy of Colin Smith at the Nelson Times For the first time in history, Scotland is fancied over New Zealand in their head-to-head in Edinburgh this weekend. It’s an...
View ArticleVideo: Historic Scotland’s Junior Reporter
The Caledonian MercuryHow do you persuade children that history is cool? Historic Scotland‘s answer was to run a competition to let one of them make their own video. Their challenge — to decide which...
View ArticleThe Legacy of the Findhorn Community – 50 years on
The Caledonian Mercuryby Carin Bolles Happy birthday! … the Findhorn Foundation community at The Park celebrates 50 years as a force for positive change and pioneer of new ways of living sustainably...
View ArticleWhy I wear a White Poppy
The Caledonian Mercuryby Patrick Harvie MSP This article was originally posted on Patrick Harvie’s blog It’s the time of year when poppies begin to appear once again on coats and lapels around the...
View ArticleLETTER FROM SCOTLAND 9th November 2012
The Caledonian MercuryIt was a moment of sheer exhilarating grace. Young Tony Watt’s magnificent goal put Celtic 2-0 up against Barcelona, the best football club in the world. And although Barcelona...
View ArticleWorld Whisky Taste
The Caledonian MercuryIf there is one thing that seems to unite most of the world it is a love for single malt Scotch whisky. However it’s surprising how tastes differ from country to country. Leading...
View ArticleArts & Business Scotland’s Chief Executive to retire
The Caledonian MercuryArts & Business Scotland has announced that Chief Executive, Barclay Price will retire at the end of March 2013. Barclay joined Arts & Business Scotland in 2001 as Chief...
View ArticleWeir’s Week: 10th November 2012
The Caledonian MercurySaturday Rangers face Alloa Athletic in the Scottish Cup. It reminded me of the tie between the same clubs in 1994 when Alloa boss Billy Lamont brought in sports psychologist Jack...
View ArticleThe Importance of Remembrance
The Caledonian MercuryThere are war memorials all over Scotland. They’re a reminder of the sacrifice that Scots communities have made over the years. And although this is a time for remembering the...
View ArticleMalt and Barley Review: Benriach’s revived maltings may have produced more...
The Caledonian Mercuryby Tom Morton The reopening in the past week of Benriach’s floor maltings is a matter for rejoicing, as it brings to seven the whisky distilleries in Scotland producing at least...
View ArticleFSB Report: Right support for smallest Scottish firms key to jobs crisis
The Caledonian MercuryA new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found that Scotland’s 321,000 smallest firms could create more jobs and boost further local economies if they were...
View ArticleVideo: Wheelchair Fencing at Salle Holyrood
The Caledonian MercuryFencing is a sport that’s growing in popularity. Although fencing wasn’t shown much on television during the Olympics, there was a lot of coverage online which helped to stimulate...
View ArticleWeir’s Week: 16th November 2012
The Caledonian MercurySaturday Watching football matches through Twitter – or at least the response of fans to what is happening on the pitch or on TV – is really entertaining at times. Aston Villa...
View ArticleLETTER FROM SCOTLAND 16th November 2012
The Caledonian MercuryThe week began with Remembrance ceremonies being held across the country. It was a quiet day with yellow leaves falling on dark green grass. At my own church, the Brownies were on...
View ArticleMalt and Barley Review: The sound of whisky: Grrrrouse, grice and Christmas...
The Caledonian Mercuryby Tom Morton So, as Christmas looms, thoughts turn to presents and the concept of the ‘Christmas Box’, the mark of appreciation for those who provide free services year-round,...
View ArticleComment: Playing our strongest hand
The Caledonian Mercuryby David Lonsdale, Assistant Director, CBI Scotland A CBI report released this month presents a blueprint designed to put the sectors with the greatest opportunities for growth at...
View ArticleColumn: Where’s Keven Pringle when Alex Salmond needs him most
The Caledonian MercuryTHERE is no doubt that Alex Salmond is enduring his toughest time since becoming First Minister. He had to come back to the Scottish Parliament to clarify the situation over legal...
View ArticleCharities fear the worst from welfare reform
The Caledonian MercuryThe Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has accused the Government in London of imposing “criminal cuts” in welfare which will “devastate families and communities...
View ArticleBath-time for Robinson again as coach tries to revive Scottish fortunes
The Caledonian MercuryWE all tend to reach for the familiar whenever we get into difficulties and Andy Robinson is no different. The Scotland coach is as much a Bath fixture as there is possible to be....
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