This week is Scottish #ScamWatch Week, running from Monday 30 August to Sunday 5 September. Scams have an impact on Scottish consumers every day, often costing thousands of pounds. Most of us will be the target of a scammer at some point. During Scottish ScamWatch Week, Advice Direct Scotland will be shining a light on the … Read more
On Friday I was delighted to have the opportunity to visit the David Livingstone Birthplace Museum in Blantyre to see their newly refurbished grounds. The centre is the only independent museum in Scotland dedicated to David Livingstone and examining his work within the difficult and complex realities of colonialism at the time. It was lovely … Read more
I am calling on school pupils in Rutherglen & Hamilton West to enter this competition to win a chance to digitally deliver a speech at COP26 and win prizes for their school. Tackling climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing not only our generation, but future ones too. The transition to clean energy … Read more
This week I was delighted to spend some time at the beautiful Community Orchard and Serenity Garden in Blantyre. The orchard is a community-led project, with design, upkeep and maintenance provided by volunteers to preserve the green space and local wildlife.
I was delighted last week to visit Blantyre Soccer Academy to see their new community garden. The garden is a beautiful facility that is open to the entire community free of charge. It’s a lovely space for some quiet reflection, and I would encourage everyone to take a visit. The Academy do fantastic work to … Read more