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Protecting Arran’s Temperate Rainforest
Imagine a rich, green forest, bursting with life from the tree tops to deep into the soil, layers upon layers of life, creating a magical tapestry with a heritage thousands of years…
The UK’s wildfire wakeup call and the need for climate resilience
Writing on 12th August, when wildfires continued to devastate parts of the UK, RSPB CEO Beccy Speight offers a way forward. This summer's wildfires have left blackened scars across some of the…
From the Archives: Star Poet Wows Festival Audience
Revisiting a McLellan Festival treat with Jackie KayIssue 20 - September 2012 Poetry is not usually reckoned to be a show-stopping entertainment, but last night, Friday, 31st August, a packed crowd in…
Exciting New Chapter Begins for Lamlash Community Hub
The Lamlash Community Hub has taken a major step forward in its vision to bring the former Lamlash Church into community ownership. Read on to find out more about these developments, as…
Arran Mountain Festival event
An evening with Leo Houlding - climber, alpinist and adventurer Join us for an evening with Leo Houlding, on Saturday 26th September, to hear his story of risk, resilience, and reward —…
Poem for September
reflections in older ageour valuesour past choicesfeel like a gift of illumination looking backdown our decadesbecomes deeply cherished time as our spent lifemeasuredby our mapped journeyknits into our circuitous paths peace settles…
Photos of summer
Photos by John Campbell, including one of Kildonan Castle, underneath the ivy! Many thanks to John for sending them into the Voice.
People’s Emergency Briefing online screening
News just in from SCCAN - the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network
And Finally…
In case there are readers who missed this - The Voice for Arran was very happy to be alerted to this window decoration in Brodick last week. The Arran Pride parade and…
Blown away: following the money in Scotlandʼs onshore wind sector
The Centre for Local Economies published a new report last week on the potential benefits for Scotland's communities as the wind energy sector expands. By Julian Boys, Oliver Chan, and Emmet Kiberd,…
Life in UK under threat from heat, flooding and drought
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) today publishes A Well-Adapted UK. This new report sets out a comprehensive package of solutions to address the growing impacts of climate change affecting every aspect of…
From the Archives: On whatever
Issue 5 - June 2011 As we celebrate the launch of our new website and the treasure trove of Voice archives, we have republished one of our founder's articles from 2011, when…