Scotland soon to produce enough electricity from wind to power between 4 and 6 times as many homes as we actually have
Another two million? I keep seeing headlines like that and have done for years now. With this added how many homes can Scotland’s windfarms now power? With this addition, Scotland’s total wind capacity can now support the equivalent of roughly between 10 and 15 or more million homes (annual average generation), depending on exact current totals, load factors, and calculation methods. https://www.sserenewables.com/offshore-wind/operational-wind-farms/seagreen/ How many homes are there currently in Scotland? As of the latest official statistics (31 March 2024), Scotland had an estimated 2.73 million dwellings (homes/housing units). https://www.gov.scot/publications/housing-statistics-2025-key-trends-summary/ What should Scotland do with the power for the other, at … Continue reading Scotland soon to produce enough electricity from wind to power between 4 and 6 times as many homes as we actually have
However in England
By Liz S Currently the UK government has the majority of the powers, the control and also the money within the UK State. I read this recent headline from The National newspaper: “Labour pledge £10 million for new Scottish colleges but only if the SNP pay the same”. The National states it is in relation to this: “The UK Government has pledged to invest £10 million creating two ‘defence technical excellence colleges’ in Scotland – but the money will only be delivered if it is matched by the SNP” However in England these types of colleges were to be fully funded by the UK Government. (Some of these English colleges were in areas that … Continue reading However in England
Cairngorms wildfire needs less than 2% of Scotland’s more than 6 000 firefighters with their high-volume pump but retired newspaper photographer makes up a story for you
From BBC Scotland yesterday: A wildfire which has been burning in the Cairngorms for four days remains “dangerous and unpredictable,” a senior firefighter has warned. Community leaders previously criticised the Scottish government for describing the blaze which started near Ryvoan Bothy, south of Nethy Bridge on Wednesday, as “contained”. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said hundreds of firefighters, two helicopters and specialist resources had tackled the flames. The most recent SFRS report does not feature the word ‘hundreds’ but does assert: More than 50 firefighters are continuing to tackle a wildfire in the Glenmore area of the Cairngorms … Continue reading Cairngorms wildfire needs less than 2% of Scotland’s more than 6 000 firefighters with their high-volume pump but retired newspaper photographer makes up a story for you
Inverness Sheriff says county lines gangs from England exploiting vulnerable women and children must be stamped out
In the P&J today, the above. What has driven his demand? Police report a notable increase in drug offences in Inverness. Gangs target the region because of demand, less competition, and vulnerable people. Cases involve women and sometimes children being coerced into the networks. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy0xdxdl40o How widespread and how damaging have county lines gangs been in the Highlands? They are not as pervasive as in major English cities or urban Scotland, but their impact is disproportionately damaging due to the region’s vulnerabilities. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy0xdxdl40o The harm extends far beyond drug sales, involving exploitation, violence, and community disruption: Exploitation of vulnerable people: … Continue reading Inverness Sheriff says county lines gangs from England exploiting vulnerable women and children must be stamped out
Every issue must be politicised
BBC Scotland today has the above and: A devastating wildfire that has been ablaze for three days in the Cairngorms is still “burning hard”, residents have warned. Community leaders criticised the Scottish government for describing the incident as “contained”, despite flames spreading further through the national park. and: Sandy McCook, chairman of Nethy Bridge community council, told BBC Radio Scotland: “They are doing sterling work, they are doing everything they can. “But it is still a bucket in the ocean compared to the size of the incident we have.” McCook criticised Justice Secretary Neil Gray, who said the fire was “currently contained” … Continue reading Every issue must be politicised
Nottingham, Sussex, Shrewsbury and now Leeds – Why England’s national maternity scandal is not coming to Perth or anywhere in Scotland
Across BBC TV broadcasts and BBC West Yorkshire today: Bereaved mothers and families have been invited to meet the chair of an inquiry looking into “repeated failures” at maternity units in Leeds. Donna Ockenden, who recently led a similar inquiry into failings in Nottingham, will lead a review into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH) NHS Trust. The senior midwife will speak to impacted families in the city on Saturday over their concerns surrounding local midwifery services. It comes after a BBC investigation found the deaths of at least 56 babies and two mothers over the last five years at … Continue reading Nottingham, Sussex, Shrewsbury and now Leeds – Why England’s national maternity scandal is not coming to Perth or anywhere in Scotland
Labour disappointed after SNP cleared of responsibility for seagulls pooping on Portobello beach
BBC and STV News tonight report that Sepa has said the e-coli readings on Portobello beach are ‘likely’ due to gull-fouling rather than sewage spills of the kind being repeatedly championed by local Labour MP, Chris Murray. The Scottish Government is “missing in action” after bacteria pollution at an Edinburgh beach led to swimmers being warned to stay away from the water, an MP has claimed. Chris Murray, the new Labour MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh, said urgent action is needed to deal with sewage ending up in waters around the city. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/environment/edinburgh-scottish-government-labour-liberal-democrats-scottish-b1170407.html STV said that Sepa had told them that raised e-coli reading were … Continue reading Labour disappointed after SNP cleared of responsibility for seagulls pooping on Portobello beach
500% increase in child victims of more brutal English county lines drug gangs operating in Scotland
No disturbing, exploitative images of child victims here. From Deadline News yesterday: A NATIONAL charity is urging the public to report signs of county lines exploitation as criminal gangs continue to target and manipulate vulnerable children. Crimestoppers has warned that young people are being coerced into transporting drugs, money, and weapons across the country, often facing violence, intimidation, and isolation far from their homes. According to police estimates, up to 11,600 children are currently at risk of county lines exploitation. In the past year alone, more than 2,600 children were officially identified as linked to county lines activity, although the true figure is believed to … Continue reading 500% increase in child victims of more brutal English county lines drug gangs operating in Scotland
Will former Modern Studies teacher and Labour Junior Minister for Energy now accept this final demolition of the case for nuclear energy from the London-based top medical journal in the world and accept that SNP policy has been factually correct all along?
I’m going to have to have a serious word with some of the 11 0000 plus folk following us on xtwitter. I posted the basic details of this earlier with a request to ‘share, share and share again.’ Only 25 have. I got 472 shares on a post about Prestwick Airport profits! Junior Energy Secretary under Ed Milliband, Michael Shanks (above) used to teach Modern Studies, so he’ll know all about referencing and basing your conclusions on reliable facts. So, made more tasty, with Michael above, here are the facts, irrefutable, again. Pay attention Michael! The Lancet is one of … Continue reading Will former Modern Studies teacher and Labour Junior Minister for Energy now accept this final demolition of the case for nuclear energy from the London-based top medical journal in the world and accept that SNP policy has been factually correct all along?
The sickening front pages on Nicola Sturgeon only days after the murder of Anne Widdicombe
Just three front pages today not including the Herald and the Scotsman saying the same thing less directly. Corporate ‘journalism’ has been long dead, writing now zombie-like. Do they feel any responsibility not to inflame, to influence some of disturbed mind, like the recent murderers of MPs? Do they feel anything other than their wallets? Only a month ago, they were working to distort the reality, flaws and all, of what Nicola Sturgeon has done for Scotland. In the Herald 21 June 2026, this either unaware or dishonest claim, above. Journalism students know that much of what journalist do, rather than faithfully … Continue reading The sickening front pages on Nicola Sturgeon only days after the murder of Anne Widdicombe
Talking-up Scotland 