It's well worth going to Achmelvich, north of Lochinver in Sutherland, for the magnificent setting and the beaches. Tracking down the eccentric and elusive Hermit's Castle on its rocky headland adds even further to the enjoyment. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochinver/hermitscastle/index.html

#Scotland #Sutherland

#Scotland has voted against #assisteddying. This is a very emotional subject, and I am sure those on both sides of the debate were heart felt in their opinions and honest. In the end though, I feel more for those who are facing their end of life and are now worried about how peaceful that will be. We should be about removing fear and bringing peace to people in the final stages of life.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/17/scottish-parliament-votes-against-legalising-assisted-dying

Scottish parliament votes against legalising assisted dying

MSPs reject bill after concerted campaign to block it and despite amendments intended to placate critics

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The lie about higher rate tax payers shunning Scotland revealed. And the migration will only increase on independence.

https://www.thenational.scot/news/25943349.five-key-points-uk-taxpayers-moving-scotland-leaving/

#Tax #Reality #Scotland #ScottishIndependence

Parliament rejects assisted dying legislation

Speaking to journalists after leaving the chamber, McArthur said he was “devastated” by the result, adding the system “has been failing dying Scots for too long” and that many will feel let down by the result.

https://www.thenational.scot/news/25945503.scottish-parliament-x-assisted-dying-legislation-historic-vote/

#AssistedDying #Scotland #Holyrood #Feart #OurLives #SkyFairies

#Scotland's assisted dying bill has fallen - what happens now?

Debate on the issue has been ongoing in parliament for more than 15 years but this is the closest legislation has made it to become a law.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg8779jpemo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

(c) #BBC #News

Scotland's assisted dying bill has failed- what happens now?

Debate on the issue has been ongoing in parliament for more than 15 years but this is the closest legislation has made it to become a law.

Today is the feast day of Beccán mac Luigdech, a 7th-century Irish poet and monk of Iona https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/uk/scotland-isle-of-iona/iona.html?s=mb #travel #Scotland
The Isle of Iona

The holy island of Iona in the Hebrides off the coast of Scotland is the burial place of the Scottish King Macbeth and the home of Saint Columba.

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James IV, born OTD in 1488, was King of #Scotland from 1488 to his death; his reign ended in a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Flodden where he was the last British monarch to be killed in battle https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/uk/the-road-to-the-isles/?s=mb #travel #history
The Road to the Isles — Trek Across Scotland's High Moors to Glen Nevis

Trek across the high Scottish moors of Lochaber from Corrour Station to Glen Nevis. 14 miles to Glen Nevis, then we continue on to Fort William

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#Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate

Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33j3nd1kvko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

(c) #BBC #News

Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate

Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

Today is the feast day of Beccán mac Luigdech, 7th-century poet and monk of Iona https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/uk/scotland-isle-of-iona/iona.html?s=mb #travel #Scotland #history
The Isle of Iona

The holy island of Iona in the Hebrides off the coast of Scotland is the burial place of the Scottish King Macbeth and the home of Saint Columba.

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