'Lady's Rock gives a fascinating insight into the murderous clan system' writes Kirsty McLuckie

New review of Sue Lawrence's #LadysRock in The Scotsman

scotsman.com/arts-and-cultu…

Neither would I. Think it's a ridiculous move.

Childcare in the Western Isles Survey put out by Alasdair Allan ⬇️ SO important! Please fill it in if you have children or pass the link on to friends/family

A report commissioned by the Scottish Government has recommended abandoning an SNP promise to increase teacher numbers, via Calum Ross
scotsman.com/education/teac…

Sàr chothrom! Tha mi uabhasach toilichte gu bheil an sgeama seo a' dol air adhart mu dheireadh!

📣 For Writers over 50, the Speculative Literature Foundation is currently inviting applications for the Older Writers Grant to help writers working with speculative literature from all over the world.

📅: 31 May 2024
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⏰ Deadline extended to 10th May! ⏰ Please share!

Applications invited from writers working in Irish Gaelic or Scottish Gaelic for Co-chànan/ Comhtheanga, a hybrid digital and in-person residency connecting Irish and Scottish Gaelic speaking communities: moniackmhor.org.uk/co-chanan-comh…

When the set text list was introduced I thought it was a terrible idea, and years and years of teaching the courses didn't change my mind one bit.

English N5 & Higher are really poor courses anyway, and the set text stuff makes them even worse.

Business chiefs fear standing of Scottish universities is 'at risk' scotsman.com/education/scot…

Much though I hate agreeing with Daily Mail Online, I unfortunately think Tom Bennett OBE is right. Scotland’s lack of consistency in education is all too apparent, prone more to the eccentricities of LAs rather than any rational approach. Time to change.

Of all the TV programmes I have ever watched, there is no doubt that 'Boys from the Blackstuff' was the most powerful. It asked radical questions that we duck and dodge today. Sad to hear of Bernard Hill's passing. There are some people and programmes you never forget.

A The Guardian editorial about the teaching of English. In its content, it’s not just relevant to south of the border. Unfortunately!

amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Stop Cuts to Teacher Numbers in Glasgow - Sign the Petition! chng.it/kpYTjhkTMt via Change.org UK

Long overdue - and not just in this regard. The lack of consistency in the way Scottish councils manage their educational system is deeply concerning and must be changed. Time the issue was highlighted.

A chance to support thus great book Fest!

'The soap opera will continue...' A certain individual giving yet more credence to right wing propaganda channels. One day it's RT or Sputnik. The next it's Talk and GB News ...

Some issues matter more than partisan politics. I disagree sincerely with Kate Forbes on a whole number of issues but as Scots we should aspire to a political discourse that is marked by civility and tolerance…and that involves tolerance towards sincerely held religious beliefs.