We’re delighted to bring you a groundbreaking series by our friends at PhantomPower – Nation is a series of films presented by former BBC journalist and widely respected author and commentator, Lesley Riddoch. In these documentaries, Riddoch examines Scotland’s neighbours; she studies their political and social landscapes to see ways forward for Scotland. PhantomPower run…
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After The Fires Go Out – Part One Businesses
Glasgow is once again being billed as a tinderbox city; fires have ravaged the city centre and destroyed a nightclub and one of the world’s most treasured buildings, the Mackintosh building at the GSA. But it’s also devastated the lives of residents and businesses around these buildings. In this first part of this series, we…
SERCO Asylum Seeker Scandal
Coverage of the protest against the SERCO mass eviction of asylum seekers in Glasgow on Tuesday 31st July.
Brexit Update – July 2018
With negotiations between the UK and EU still ongoing, the resignation of the Foreign Secretary caused worry in the markets and political panic that the Chequers compromise was falling apart. Find out more and how Scotland is being affected here.
Scottish Showcase: Kelburn Castle
On this month’s Scottish Showcase, we look at a historical gem with a twist – Kelburn Castle. Its distinctive graffiti art facade has become famous, but there’s lots more to discover.
Donald Trump Visits The UK
Donald Trump makes his first visit to the UK and thousands of protestors are in Scotland to meet him. But a small counter protest supporting Trump makes us ask, does the president have support in Scotland? Find out here.
Anti War Protest – Glasgow
The Undersea Defence Technology conference took place in Glasgow in June 2018 and a huge number of protestors turned out to make their feelings known on an arms fair being held in Scotland. We explore the anger at the local council, the delegates of the conference and the crowd’s ongoing concerns about Trident in Scotland….
Langside 450
What do Mary, Queen of Scots and a goat that tells fortunes have in common? Both welcomed the thousands of visitors to Langside 450 in Queens Park on the 12th and 13th of May. The event marked the 450th anniversary of the Battle of Langside, where Mary lost a crucial battle that effectively marked the…
Scottish Independence March
On May 5th, All Under One Banner rallied the people of Scotland to show support for Scottish Independence by marching through Glasgow. People of all ages answered in their thousands from all over Scotland — the streets of Glasgow saw a rally of Scottish, Catalan and European flags parading from the West End to Glasgow Green….
Arts Feature: Window Wanderland
The residents of Strathbungo get together once a year to turn their homes into a giant open air art gallery. Check out 2018’s best displays here.