How to prepare for this years EL Nino
EL Nino is a natural climate pattern characterised by unusually warm ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. This year’s... Read more.
‘The Last Shift at The Paper Factory’ and the Importance of ‘Third Spaces’
The old paper factory on the western edge of Edinburgh covers 15.5 acres. It was home to the former Sacia paper and cardboard manufacturing facility, which ran for... Read more.
Rocky is probably smarter than you – A “Project Hail Mary” review
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he soon discovers an alien microbe,... Read more.
“Wuthering Heights” by Emerald Fennell Was Never Supposed to be Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
The classic gothic novel, Wuthering Heights, published in 1847 by Emily Brontë, follows the all-consuming and toxic love between Catherine Earnshaw and the mysterious... Read more.
Copenhagen, a City of Food and Fashion
It’s 1am on a cold Sunday morning in Denmark, Copenhagen, and I have a stomach-ache from the 7/11 pizza slice that I had wolfed down while walking to one of the... Read more.
Ishiguro’s Quiet Catastrophes
A dystopian novel depicts a futuristic, imagined society that is often frightening, oppressive, and dehumanising, serving as a warning about current societal trends.... Read more.
“Never Let Me Go”: A Mirror for Our Own Compassion
I first read the novel “Never Let Me Go”, while in my 5th year of high school and even though this was mandatory reading, it was one of the first books... Read more.
Nearly 50% of Farming Investment Applications Denied by Scottish Parliament
On Thursday 20th November, during general questions at Scottish Parliament, Douglas Ross (of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, MSP for Highlands... Read more.
Frankenstein 2025: A review and critical analysis
My first introduction to the world of Frankenstein’s monster was as a child, when my dad’s go-to costume for Halloween was to paint himself green! This movie’s... Read more.
Westport beach: a love story
On the rural west coast of Scotland, nestled between the endless rolling fields of farmland resides one of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland. Stretching over... Read more.
Mackinac Island: Michigan’s no car haven that proves less can be more
I first arrived on Mackinac Island, Michigan this summer while visiting my friend, Cate. As someone who had never been to the state before, Cate (a Michigan native)... Read more.
My dog – Ginny
I grew up in a family that always included a dog, the dog being a main point of routine and comfort throughout daily life. My first dog was an old blind Labrador... Read more.