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I'm a self-employed jewellery e-tailer. I ramble randomly about creativity, wildlife, peace, politics, herstory, history, myths, the Scottish landscape, stone circles, discoveries and *stuff*. I like to dance like no-one is watching, even when they are. M
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Listen to my Brother and Save the Dolphins
...in no particular order...Bid on my Charity Auction in aid of WDCSClick play and listen to my brother...
Oily Thorn
"It's Scotland's oil."This has long been a call to arms for nationalists in Scotland. I have even been known to mutter about the fact that Scotland is oft referred to as the only nation in the world t...
George Sorial just opens his mouth and lets his belly rumble
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7407089.stm"We remain open to recommendations to enhance our course plans provided they are in the best interests of the environment and the development....
Interesting
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7358315.stm"Plans to construct one of Europe's largest onshore wind farms has been refused by the Scottish Government... It said Lewis Wind Po...
International Petition to Ban Uranium Weapons
Campaign - International Petition to Ban Uranium WeaponsFor those of you who wish to add your voice to the movement to ban the manufacturing, testing and deployment of depleted uranium munitions, clic...
A Public Enquiry - Donald Trump - Menie Links
The Scottish Government has finally announced its next move regarding the Trump plans to annihilate a SSSI sand dune system at Menie Links in Aberdeenshire - a public enquiry is to be held.This is goo...
Salmond met with Trump golf team the night before ministers called in the application...
BBC NEWS | Scotland | North East/N Isles | Salmond met with Trump golf team"Mr Salmond is forbidden to take part in the planning process."This is not my opinion, it is written into the role of First M...
Martin Ford speaks about decision to reject Trump plans
Original 106 Aberdeen - Martin Ford PodcastThis is a very interesting piece that was broadcast this morning. It is clear that the media in Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire is biased - listen to the interviewer ...
Strange Happenings in the Corridors of Power
Well the controversy about the sand dunes at Menie Estate continues. Quite why people think it is OK to ignore the SSSI status of this site is something that concerns me because this is not just about...
Is Aberdeenshire Council Corrupt???
Regular readers know my feelings about Donald Trump and his plans to annihilate a sand dune system to turn it into a golf resort resplendent with a monstrous hotel that would blight the landscape, hun...
Trump Trumped!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7118105.stmBreaking News - Donald Trump's plans to build tower blocks, houses and golf courses on 4,000 year old sand dunes with SSSI status have been re...
Donald Trump - Environmental Destruction - Trumpton and Aberdeenshire
Nope. He hasn't run away with his tail between his legs yet. He even promised to if we said we didn't want him. We even wrote to his friend neil@trumpgolfscotland.com and told him - which was funny be...
Little White Balls
Yes the landscape of the North East of Scotland is yet again being recognised, and who can blame anyone for falling in love with that area of the world? I'm biased because I was born there and, despit...
Yorkshire Floods
These people have been forgotten amongst all the other happenings (new Prime Minister, failed car bombs and inept terrorists...) but many are still living on mattresses in centres or temporary accomod...