‘We do it for the joy’: Women on Wheels

A 1000 Better Stories blog written by Clare Harris, Scotland lead for the Local Story Exchange https://localstoryexchange.org Women on Wheels founder, Shgufta…Continue reading‘We do it for the joy’: Women on Wheels

Member of the Month: Bridgend Farmhouse 

For this month’s SCCAN Member of the Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the amazing work undertaken at Bridgend Farmhouse in Edinburgh.…Continue readingMember of the Month: Bridgend Farmhouse 

Member of the Month: EAUC Scotland

For this month’s Member of the Month we’ve chatted with Alice Smith, Networks and Communications Officer for EAUC Scotland – The Alliance…Continue readingMember of the Month: EAUC Scotland

Edinburgh Communities Climate Action launch day

SCCAN Story Weaver Lesley Anne Rose reflects on the launch of Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) on 27 March 2024 at…Continue readingEdinburgh Communities Climate Action launch day

“Join the Dots” tsiMORAY’s annual conference – Connecting people, ideas and Moray

SCCAN Story Weaver Lesley Anne Rose reflects on tsiMoray’s annual conference Join the Dots which took place at Elgin Town Hall on…Continue reading“Join the Dots” tsiMORAY’s annual conference – Connecting people, ideas and Moray

SCCAN Annual Gathering 2024

Story Weaver Lesley Anne Rose reflects on SCCAN’s National Gathering which took place at Maryhill Burgh Halls, Maryhill, Glasgow on 22 March…Continue readingSCCAN Annual Gathering 2024

Member of the Month: South Seeds

This month Lucy Gillie, General Manager of South Seeds shares details on the amazing work they undertake as well as some of…Continue readingMember of the Month: South Seeds

Awakening

Awakening is a fictional account of the River Clyde bursting its banks, written by Mairi Macleod and funded through a SCCAN mini…Continue readingAwakening

Stories Matter: 12 websites offering resources, learning and inspiration.

There are countless websites offering free resources and toolkits for organisations and individuals seeking to shift the narrative. As well as online…Continue readingStories Matter: 12 websites offering resources, learning and inspiration.

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.…Continue readingMember of the Month: Porty Community Energy

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…Continue readingSCCAN Review of the Year 2023

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…Continue readingMember of the Month: Paperboats

Go Deep Community Transition Game

Go Deep is an award-winning approach to community building that’s played like a game. It brings together community members to learn skills,…Continue readingGo Deep Community Transition Game

Member of the Month: COPE Scotland

Self care, resilience and hope are essential for anyone working with climate change. This month we’re delighted to shine the Member of…Continue readingMember of the Month: COPE Scotland

Living Well Locally

In this blog post SCCAN Story Weaver Lesley Anne Rose shares reflections on a day long workshop Living Well Locally, using the Place…Continue readingLiving Well Locally

Member of the Month: the 360 Centre

Member of the Month is a regular feature through which we shine a spotlight on a SCCAN member and the amazing community…Continue readingMember of the Month: the 360 Centre

Member of the Month: Moving Images Cinema Caravan CIC 

Member of the Month is a regular feature through which we shine a spotlight on a SCCAN member and the amazing community…Continue readingMember of the Month: Moving Images Cinema Caravan CIC 

Nature’s Coming In! Reflections on SCCAN’s Northern Gathering

SCCAN Story Weaver Lesley Anne Rose reflects on SCCAN’s Northern Gathering, which took place at Merkinch Community Centre in Inverness on Saturday…Continue readingNature’s Coming In! Reflections on SCCAN’s Northern Gathering

Member of the Month: The Fittie Community Development Trust

Member of the Month is a new regular feature through which we shine a spotlight on a SCCAN member and the amazing…Continue readingMember of the Month: The Fittie Community Development Trust

Fittie – Past, Present & Future. A Story.

Footdee, or Fittie as it’s known locally, is an historic planned village located on a spit of land at the mouth of…Continue readingFittie – Past, Present & Future. A Story.

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…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…Continue readingQueen of the Skies

Long Live Lenny

Long Live Lenny is a creative short story exploring the good work of the Edinburgh Remakery  through the eyes of an old…Continue readingLong Live Lenny

No Nature to Nurture

Jo Gilbert is a spoken word artist and writer from Aberdeen, who writes in Doric and English. Their work has featured on BBC Radio 4,…Continue readingNo Nature to Nurture