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Breaking the Silence: Why I Resigned from the Oor Vyce Committee and Why We Must Protect Our Creators
This week, I made the difficult decision to resign from the committee of Oor Vyce. While I will remain a member as I have been since June 2020, I no longer sit on the committee or hold an official role. The reason given at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), that I need to focus on…
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Scotland’s Green Revolution: Indigenous Talent vs. The Migration Narrative
The road to 2045 is paved with more than just good intentions; it requires a workforce that Scotland already possesses but may be failing to prepare. A landmark report from the independent Expert Advisory Group on Migration and Population, titled Meeting Scotland’s Workforce Needs for a Transition to Net Zero, suggests a future for our…
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The Bald Eagle in the Room: How Outrage Cycles and Paywalls Fabricated a Glasgow “AI Scandal”
In the heart of Glasgow’s city centre, at 11 Elmbank Street, there is a wall. It is currently “ugly,” according to planning documents. Soon, it will feature a mural. But if you followed the digital firestorm on X (formerly Twitter) last week, you would be forgiven for thinking the city council had officially signed a…
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Culture on a Shoestring: How Passionate Scots Plays are Schooling the Corporate Drama Industry
Newly released Freedom of Information (FOI) data has exposed a staggering disparity between the lean, passion-driven success of Scots language education and the corporate “tax” levied on schools by the English-language drama industry. For a total production and distribution cost of just £2,000, the Scottish Government facilitated the delivery of 1,000 copies of the play…
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Scotland Ends Three Centuries of Legal Tradition: The Abolition of the ‘Not Proven’ Verdict
In a move described as a “historic justice reform,” the Scottish legal system is set to undergo its most significant transformation in three centuries. Starting 1 January 2026, the “not proven” verdict will be officially abolished in all new criminal trials across Scotland, bringing an end to a unique legal quirk that has defined Scottish…
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Beyond the Guest Appearance: Reclaiming the Lowland Spirit
As the last notes of Auld Lang Syne fade and Burns Night approaches, the Scots language prepares for its annual cameo. For a few weeks in January, the “mither tongue” is dusted off, performed with a flourish, and then quietly returned to the cupboard of “quaint heritage” once the shortbread tins are empty. We rightly…