THEMES of BEYOND SCOTLAND (number 1 of 3) Everything is sustainability... ... but we don't have to keep using the word 'sustainability'. Some people have a clear understanding of what it means. Some have a good sense of what it means. Some have little or no idea,
READ: Community-led tourism organisations across the UK have come together to form a new national alliance. Community Tourism UK launched at the SCOTO Gathering 2026 at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 6th March - with an invitation to sign the UK Declaration for Community Tourism. The alliance says its
Peace and equality, a cleaner and greener world, technology as a force for good, and an improved quality of life and work. This is what children and young people across the globe want the future to be like, according to an international survey carried out by Our World 2050. And
Climate and nature campaigners need a late surge of money to raise £150,000 to get a film of a National Emergency Briefing shown in communities across the UK. And they are looking for venues to host local screenings in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as their crowdfunder passes
An economic and environmental impact of the iconic North Coast 500 has been launched over concerns about overtourism. The 516-mile (830km) route has been voted one of the best coastal road trips in the world. Some describe it as "Scotland's Route 66". The idea behind
Scotland's annual celebration of books and reading opened today, carrying the theme of Friendship. Book Week Scotland, now in its 14th year, aims to bring people of all ages and all walks of life together to share the joy of reading and storytelling. The celebration, which this year
Scotland has always felt a welcoming and friendly place for me - but that's not the case for everyone. And by 'everyone', I'm really talking about people from ethnic minority groups. Recent anti-immigration rallies and protests in cities like Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen and Falkirk
Social media is part of everyday life for most of the world - but could we live without it for work? If you are a professional, entrepreneur, community group, business, charity or other organisation, you need to be able to communicate. According to Statista, there are 5.56 billion people using
If you are a book lover, reading is a pleasure - but could your pastime have a social and environmental downside? In its latest guide, Ethical Consumer magazine says our buying habits are often giving money to brands with a poor or terrible record for responsible business. The magazine has rated
The British sustainable travel charity Sustrans has changed its name. It is now called Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Founded in 1977, the charity says its purpose has always been to encourage people to walk, wheel and cycle - but that has not always been clear to the public. So, it has
Citizens, families, businesses and community groups in Scotland are being encouraged to take action on climate change. Scotland Climate Week (running from 29th September to 5th October) aims to celebrate progress, highlight small wins and big wins, and get more people involved in making positive change where they live. On
The best ideas are often the simplest. And they start from asking questions. Questions like: * How do we encourage children to eat more healthy food? * How do we bring people in communities together and strengthen social connections? * How do we make use of schools AFTER school is finished (and most