Everyday Changemakers: Dell, Merkinch Community Council

Dell McCLurg of the Merkinch Community Council reflects on turning life’s challenges into local activism and the creation of the community’s Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. The story is the final in a 5-part series of…Continue readingEveryday Changemakers: Dell, Merkinch Community Council

Everyday Changemakers: Jon, Holm Grown & Maria, Knocknagael CIC

Jon Dixon from the new Holm Grown and Maria from Knocknagael CIC talk about shielding their green spaces from the wave of urban sprawl in Inverness. The story is the 4th in a 5-part series…Continue readingEveryday Changemakers: Jon, Holm Grown & Maria, Knocknagael CIC

Everyday Changemakers: Gina and Mike, Aultnaskiach Dell

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Gina and Mike at Aultnaskiach Dell about the ways they have been taking care of their tiny, urban woodland. The story is the 3rd in a 5-part series…Continue readingEveryday Changemakers: Gina and Mike, Aultnaskiach Dell

Everyday Changemakers: Louise, Eden Court

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Everyday Changemaker Louise Marshall, the producer for Dance and Accessible Arts at Eden Court in Inverness. The story is the 2nd in a 5-part series of weekly interviews…Continue readingEveryday Changemakers: Louise, Eden Court

Member of the Month: Porty Community Energy

Hazel Darwin-Clements is a volunteer member of SCCAN’s Story Circle and also undertakes some amazing work with SCCAN member Porty Community Energy. Hazel shines spotlight on the brilliant work of Porty Community Energy  in this…Continue readingMember of the Month: Porty Community Energy

GUEST BLOG: Community of Practice, Climate Action Without Despair

Once upon a time there was a beautiful planet. People began to notice though the planet was changing. The seas were full of plastics, the air was full of pollution, there were many storms, droughts,…Continue readingGUEST BLOG: Community of Practice, Climate Action Without Despair

Everyday Changemakers: Iain McKenzie, Inverness Foodstuff

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Iain McKenzie, a volunteer and Vice Chair of Inverness Foodstuff. The story is first in a 5-part series of weekly interviews with a variety of grassroots organisations involved…Continue readingEveryday Changemakers: Iain McKenzie, Inverness Foodstuff

SCCAN Review of the Year 2023

As we stand on the verge of 2024, SCCAN Story Weaver Lesley Anne Rose takes a look back at 2023 and all that SCCAN achieved over the course of the year.  2023 was an incredible…Continue readingSCCAN Review of the Year 2023

Seasickness/Cur na Mara – a story by Mairi Macleod (crossover)

In this crossover episode, Katie Revell, a podcast producer and a member of SCCAN’s Story Circle and the Storytellers Collective, shares a bonus episode from her Testing Ground podcast series. It features an interview with…Continue readingSeasickness/Cur na Mara – a story by Mairi Macleod (crossover)

Member of the Month: Paperboats

We’re delighted to shine a spotlight on Paperboats as our first Member of the Month for 2024. Kick start your climate action for the new year by getting involved in their inspiring campaign and make…Continue readingMember of the Month: Paperboats