Julian Calvert

Jun 5, 2024 | scottishbeacon.com | Julian Calvert

Built as a school in the late 19th Century, the building which is now the Glenkens Community Centre has played a key role in St John’s Town of Dalry for almost a century and a half. However, it hasn’t all been plain sailing and during the last 50 years the building has faced closure three times, each time being pulled back from the brink through the commitment and dedication of volunteers. St John’s Town of Dalry (known locally as Dalry) is situated roughly in the centre of Dumfries and Galloway.

Jun 5, 2024 | scottishbeacon.com | Julian Calvert |Fiona Grahame

The MoD (Ministry of Defence) says that two B listed buildings in Shandon are being ‘appropriately maintained’ – despite a large section of roof collapsing in one of them. Also known as the former St Andrew’s School, Shandon House was bought by the MoD in December 1989 for £2.5m, the equivalent of £6.4m today – since then it has stood empty, while becoming increasingly derelict.

May 3, 2024 | scottishbeacon.com | Hans J Marter |Julian Calvert

When a young local journalist fulfilled her lifelong dream of living and working in Russia, no-one could have known, least of all Jen Stout herself, that this would be the launchpad to the unlikely career as a war correspondent. Three months in, in February 2022, her life and those of millions of Ukrainians changed forever when Russia invaded its neighbour following years of simmering low level conflict.

Aug 8, 2023 | scottishbeacon.com | Freya Deyell |Julian Calvert

NHS SHETLAND is now advertising for a full-time district nurse in Fair Isle. The post is to replace the current nurse, who is set to leave in September. The salary will range from £37,831 to £46,100, and there is also the opportunity to receive distant island allowance and relocation assistance. There will be a two-bedroom property available on the island for the new nurse to rent. Applications are open now and close on 3 September.

Aug 7, 2023 | scottishbeacon.com | Samar Jamal |Devon McCole |Chris Cope |Julian Calvert

Free period products have been part of Scotland’s legislation since 2021 through The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act. Since then, the country has been recognised as a world pioneer in tackling period poverty. Greater Govanhill reporters spoke with community members and organisations to understand more about how this legislation works in practice.