Why the Liberal Democrats were Always Going to Sell Out, and Why it’s not their Fault
The Liberal Democrats were always going to sell someone out. It’s not really a surprise that it was students. Explaining why the Liberal Democrats may seem like a good party…
Wildlife agency may kill wild native beavers
A gnawful - by Louise Ramsay Free Beavers of the Tay under Threat of Deportation In a sadly typical example of human greed, the European beaver was hunted to extinction…
Edinburgh University Settlement: When not if; the slow demise of a much loved old friend…
This is a guest post by Chris Richardson. A little under a month ago Edinburgh University Settlement was declared bankrupt and I started to consider how I would write this…
Pictures from Today’s Student Protests
Following the massive "Demolition" protest in London two weeks ago, today is a day of student action. From protests to occupations, we're carrying images from around the country. The Protest…
I Thought Things Were Already Bad….
photo by bob the lomond via flickr The title to this blogpost comes from a member of the public who lives in the East End of Glasgow. Its taken from…
The Planet Has No Lawyers: Andy Wightman’s Closing Green Conference Speech
Good Afternoon, I am not sure why I have been asked to make these closing remarks. Perhaps it is because I am a relatively new member - I joined little…
Scottish Greens announce 2011 candidates
The Scottish Green Party has announced the names of the top two candidates for six of the eight regional lists in next May's Scottish Parliament election: Central: 1. Kirsten Robb…
Why Maggie Chapman will be a great MSP
I once went to the leaving dinner of one of Edinburgh University's Vice Principals. The retiree had been a senior climate scientist, on the UK government climate advisory panel, and…
Event Horizon: Beyond the 2010 Election
You probably think you know the implications of the General Election. I think I know the implications, or at least some of them. But I’m not sure. And therein lies…
Why we need to re-write the Planning Act
Portobello has just emerged from its latest fight. This time it was with developers determined to turn the area into a hub for rubbish collection from Edinburgh and beyond. The…