Category: Columnists
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Thought for the Week, October 13 2023
In a galaxy of billions of stars, any one of which would consume our whole planet, what is significance, especially if our brief and frail lives are just an undirected accident of chance?
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Leader, October 13 2023
People’s safety is of paramount importance and it is extremely fortunate that nobody was injured in last weekend’s landslides
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Leader, October 13, 2023
Community leaders quickly realised the severity and scale of the situation.
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Time for Change – October 13 2023
by Freya Aitchison It wasn’t just a bit of rain – flooding and landslides made more likely by climate change Last week, parts of Argyll were completely cut off by a series of floods and landslides caused by unusually heavy rainfall. Every major road into mid, north and south Argyll from the rest of the…
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Thought for the Week – week 41 2023
Who are You? Jesus says, ‘My Father’s house has many rooms… I am going there to prepare a place for you.’ John 14:2 A man meets an old school friend who has done well for himself. The friend now owns an expensive restaurant and he invites the man to have a meal with him. The…
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Glasgow Letter – week 41 2023
The last few Glasgow Letters have been all about the Paisley Mòd. Next week, though, my thoughts on that will be elsewhere in the paper so, for this column, I have chosen to write about something else entirely. The Glasgow Lewis and Harris Association recently announced the full line up for its 133rd Annual Gathering…
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At Random – 12.10.23
I thought I might better serve you dear readers by considering some of the implications of the flooding and the approach taken by many, including obviously the emergency services and Argyll and Bute Council, to counter the damage and cope with the outcomes.
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Allan Campbell – 12.10.23
For some months now veteran MSP Fergus Ewing has challenged his own party over policies which he believes could be damaging to his constituency. Fergus was penalised for honouring his promise to his constituents, but I suspect that he earned a great deal of respect and credibility among voters!
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Opinion: Angus MacDonald describes a crisis in Highland health care
Highland Councillor Angus MacDonald says the Highland’s health care sector is in trouble.
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Croftless Crofter: Nic Goddard
My close encounter with a surprise acorn was far from as scientifically powerful as Newton and his falling apple, but it certainly sent me on a quest for some nature related knowledge.