River Mouth

Story Weaver Joana Avi-Lorie comes back from maternity leave and shares an illustrated poem that came to her mind as lightning thunder the first week after her son was born. A short creative reflection on…Continue readingRiver Mouth

Eddleston Water: Reflections on Natural Flood Management

In this 1000 Better Story Shona Macintosh (biog below) reflects on the challenges and solutions of natural flood management at Eddleston Waters in the Scottish Borders. In a traditional Scottish Borders hotel, over coffee and…Continue readingEddleston Water: Reflections on Natural Flood Management

Queen of the Skies

Queen of the Skies is written by Bernardo Esteves and describes his arrival into Edinburgh and the creative inspiration he found in the city. Bernardo grew up in the Portuguese countryside and is a Neuroscience…Continue readingQueen of the Skies

SCCAN Annual Gathering

Filmmaker and Composer Cameron Mackay, founder of the award winning production company Cameron Mackay Productions, filmed footage and interviews with SCCAN staff and guests at our SCCAN annual gathering which was held at Augustine United…Continue readingSCCAN Annual Gathering

Edinburgh Climate Action Network social media accounts promotion

The Edinburgh Climate Action Network has been set up by SCCAN to support communities in Edinburgh and to strengthen networks and connections between community groups to encourage community-led climate action in the city. It is…Continue readingEdinburgh Climate Action Network social media accounts promotion

Help Shape the Edinburgh Climate Action Hub – Take the Survey!

Are you ready to have an impact on shaping Edinburgh’s journey to a greener future? We invite you to participate in a powerful opportunity: our survey to shape the new Edinburgh Climate Action Hub. By taking…Continue readingHelp Shape the Edinburgh Climate Action Hub – Take the Survey!

ECAN Summer Garden Party

The Edinburgh communities Climate Action Network (ECAN) hosted a wide gathering of grassroots groups, individuals, organisations, businesses and policymakers with an interest in climate change.  Around 50 people joined Edinburgh communities Climate Action Network (ECAN)‘s…Continue readingECAN Summer Garden Party

Dalkeith Community Garden – SCCAN Showcase

Our member Callum Gibson who’s interested in videography wanted to produce a video showcasing an environmental initiative teaching young volunteers the benefits of being in nature and the importance of understanding the natural world around…Continue readingDalkeith Community Garden – SCCAN Showcase

Job: Communications Weaver

Hours:  21 hours per week (0.6 FTE) generally Monday to Friday but some occasional evenings and weekends required Salary:   £30,240 (pro rata) Location:  Scotland – home working or co-working space Deadline: 5pm Friday 30th June Interview:…Continue readingJob: Communications Weaver

West Lothian Climate Action Network Gathering

On April 25th West Lothian Climate Action  Network held it’s first gathering at Beechbrae, a hidden jewel situated Blackridge bringing together a variety of community groups from the region aspiring to be part of building…Continue readingWest Lothian Climate Action Network Gathering