Rob Hopkin publishes a Ministry of Imagination Manifesto as the world goes to the polls Written by Rob Hopkins, April 15th 2024, accessed at his website All image copyright Rob Hopkins. Download the Manifesto here This year, 49% of the world goes to the polls in 64 countries. As Time magazine puts it, “2024 is …
In 1918, women were able to vote in general elections for the first time. The Representation of the People Act 1918 widened suffrage by abolishing practically all property qualifications for men and enfranchised women over 30 who met minimum property qualifications. My grandmother, widowed by the first world war with two small girls was one …
The Arran Pioneer Project has joined Scotland the Bread’s Soil to Slice project, which has seen the first ancient grains being planted in various sites around the island. Pioneer Project Ranger Zabdi Keen explains: The project started with George Grassie from the Blackwater Bakehouse and his dream of a local loaf. George gave us some …
By Praveena Sridhar, The Ecologist , 23rd May 2024 We must prioritise regenerative agriculture to protect British food security. British farmers have decried one of the worst harvests on record. British soils have not been able to weather the storm; excess flooding has drastically impacted British agricultural output. This not only drives imports and therefore prices …
A Permanent Home for the Nature Library Posted on Caught by the River 26th May 2024 The Scottish Maritime Museum on Irvine Harbourside has collaborated with The Nature Library to create a permanent home for the innovative and, until now, touring pop-up collection of land and environment writings. The Nature Library, which was founded in …
An Adventure of a Different Sort I remember the excitement on Coronation Day in 1953 when news was announced of the first two climbers who reached the summit of Everest. At 11:30 in the morning of May 29, 1953, New Zealand’s Ed Hillary and Darjeeling’s Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first known human beings to …
Holy Isle, May 2024. Featured image shows Sea thrift (armeria maritima). All photo credits The Holy Isle Project, Arran. For more wild flower images see the holy isle project Facebook page post 16th May. “Whilst walking on the coastal path towards the south, to my delight, I saw a vast array of wild flowers. Excitement …
By long time Corrie visitor Antonia Murphy In Corrie again – but is it safe to go back in the water ! So here I am in Corrie – one of my favourite places on Arran. I m contemplating an early morning swim. The sun is shining and I’m pretty well acclimatised to the sea …
Find out what Arran Eco Savvy have been up to and what’s to come in June…. For all their upcoming events and activities follow the link to their newsletter here Check out our refreshed Savvy Food Pack which is full of tips on how to eat a sustainable diet on Arran! There’s so much information …
There are lots of events to look forward to on Arran this month. Listed below are just a few – See other island media and social media for more details about what’s on… Exhibitions Arran Folk Festivals Exhibition, Arran Heritage Museum, Brodick 6th – 11th June, daily 10.30am – 12pm, 2 – 4pm. Pop up …