By Robert M. Thorson, Professor of Geology, University of Connecticut, first published March 26, 2020 in The Conversation Seeking to bend the coronavirus curve, governors and mayors have told millions of Americans to stay home. If you’re pondering what to read, it’s easy to find lists featuring books about disease outbreaks, solitude and living a …
Some great news came in for Arran Eco Savvy, and for the development of renewable energy on Arran last week – the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) will fund Eco Savvy to progress a Solar PV project on the Auchrannie sports hall roof through their Enablement grant and Capital grant awards scheme. …
Prayer Some days, although we cannot pray, a prayer utters itself. So, a woman will lift her head from the sieve of her hands and stare at the minims sung by a tree, a sudden gift. Some nights, although we are faithless, the truth enters our hearts, that small familiar pain; then a man will …
By Alice Maxwell, musician, teacher and Arran resident Recently a friend became ill. I visited her in hospital, and she told me of the discussions taking place with social work as to how she would manage at home once discharged. After a couple of days however, these discussions were no longer relevant. My friend had …
This Dear Place, Corrie and Sannox. Memories and Reflections by Lesley Paton Cox A Review, by Elsa Rodeck Last week, a copy of the recently published book This Dear Place, Corrie and Sannox. Memories and Reflections by Lesley Paton Cox, fell into my possession. I have been immersing myself since in another time and place …
A history of the 11th Commando in Arran by Jim Henderson ‘Lest we forget’ In Part 3, Jim Henderson recounts the time in September 1940 when the 11 Commando arrived in Lamlash. On arrival at Lamlash the troops were marched from the Pier through the village, divided into groups and billeted in several homes in …
Poet, artist and long time visitor to Arran, Christina Milarvie Quarrell shares some reflections on a recent journey of friendship: My story begins in 2016 when I met 90 year old Frank Coyle and his 83 year old sister Pat Coyle. In 2016 Frank and Pat both lived independently in their homes within the Govan …
By Kenneth Gibson MSP This November marks the 100th Poppy Appeal. For almost a century, these appeals have helped men, women and families with injuries sustained during their time in the Armed Forces or with struggles adjusting from military to civilian life. The service provided by military personnel is unique, as are the sacrifices they …
Project in Progress: Peace Maps of Edinburgh and Scotland By Elena (Lane) Deamant For many of us, the pandemic has made us pause in our daily lives and pay closer attention to what uplifts us, strengthens us, and inspires us. Community spaces – both virtual and physical – are even more important in the midst …
By Katie Jones first published at Curious.earth October 1, 2020 I’m a copywriter. It’s my job to overthink words. But when it comes to talking about the environment, it’s hard. Sustainability has got to be one of the most overused words of recent years, but it’s often misused as there aren’t suitable alternatives. Still, when …