Some of the world’s most dangerous wild animals are living at private addresses in Scotland

From deadly snakes and crocodiles, to lions, leopards, bears and even an elephant: Born Free reveals that nearly 5,000 dangerous wild animals are being privately kept right here in Britain

A survey conducted by the Born Free Foundation has revealed that 4,798 dangerous wild animals are being privately kept in Great Britain – 496 of which are living in Scotland. Now the international wildlife charity is petitioning the UK Government to immediately review the law, and put a stop to some of the world’s most remarkable but often deadly creatures being in kept in unsuitable environments. Continue reading Some of the world’s most dangerous wild animals are living at private addresses in Scotland

School holiday health advice from NHS 24

As children across Scotland enjoy their summer holidays, NHS 24 is offering help to parents, grandparents and carers to keep the family safe and healthy, whether at home or abroad. There are a number of potential health issues people should be prepared for, from simple allergies like hay fever, to bumps, bruises, sunburn and insect bites. Continue reading School holiday health advice from NHS 24

Letters: Immigrants are PEOPLE

Dear Editor

The word ‘immigrant’ is used freely but seldom in a good way. What is missing is the understanding that they are people, who for various reasons can no longer exist of live in their own country whether through war, economic squalor or changes in climate, making it impossible to survive.

They are asking for our support in their desperation to live.

Many people ‘walk by on the other side of the road’ but fortunately those who care are in the majority, willing to help but frustrated by those in power who see this human disaster only in terms of numbers, not women, children and men.

The extremes of indifference exhibited on the border of Mexico and America shows the depths to which some people in power are prepared to go, condemning vulnerable people for having to migrate just to exist.

The causes and events leading to this situation must be the target, not people.

A. Delahoy

Silverknowes Gardens

Sky’s the limit for defence personnel taking part in Edinburgh Tattoo

Hundreds of defence personnel will celebrate the power of human potential at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, taking place from 3 to 25 August. The RAF will be the lead presentational service, in its centenary year, for a new show marking the theme of ‘The Sky’s the Limit’. Continue reading Sky’s the limit for defence personnel taking part in Edinburgh Tattoo

From Scotland with love: support for aid projects in war-torn countries

People being impacted by three separate conflicts are to be assisted by emergency aid from the Scottish Government. A total of £300,000 from the Humanitarian Emergency Fund (HEF) has been made available to help alleviate suffering in Syria, Yemen and South Sudan / northern Uganda, with up to £100,000 allocated to each of the three crises. Continue reading From Scotland with love: support for aid projects in war-torn countries

Venture Trust awarded £18,000 from Scottish Children’s Lottery to support work with young people in Edinburgh

Charity Venture Trust has been awarded an £18,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery to support its work with young people in Edinburgh. Continue reading Venture Trust awarded £18,000 from Scottish Children’s Lottery to support work with young people in Edinburgh