The “Paltire” demonstrates Scottish solidarity with Palestinians. “The British Jewish community have issued a complaint about the combined Palestine-Scotland flags being flown in Scotland.” I can understand their concern, but I stand in solidarity with the people who are being slaughtered en masse. I stand with the people who protest against any government who supports …

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  For the first time in two years, Lewis Capaldi performed at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, in aid of the Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm), a mental health charity he has previously raised funds for. It was a last-minute decision for him to perform, and he sang six songs including “Someone You Loved”. Fans …

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Blog: Stories and photos from Scotland Books: Dark and Romantic Books from Scotland   Tendu: Dancing in the Castle (A Dancer’s Journey Book 1)       When dance student Amalphia Treadwell embarks on a secret relationship with her charismatic new teacher, she has no idea of the danger that lurks in his school in …

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The exiled Scot Is never free From the attachment To the land of their birth The heart can love Anywhere in the world, But the exiled soul Yearns for home The call of home, once a whisper Becomes louder every day I am not going home to die I am going home to live

The BBC decides to stop broadcasting the Scottish Government’s daily Covid-19 briefing.   Petition started by Laura Mcneill   Reverse the BBC’s decision to stop broadcasting the Scottish Government’s daily briefing. “The Scottish Government Covid-19 Briefings have been and still are an essential tool in dealing with this public health crisis, used to convey important …

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The Saltire and Lion Rampant Flutter in the cool summer breeze, As we march to the slow drum Underneath the sunlit trees. We are here to honour The passing of one of our own, A good and honourable friend Who has departed for home. He has taken the low road* And will be in Scotland …

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