*SPECIAL FOCUS ON SCOTLAND*
A NEW VISION FOR SCOTLAND (AND THE UK)
As the Scottish referendum approaches, we look at the new politics emerging as Scots re-imagine their country. In a series of essays, commentators share their visions for the future of Scotland. What could greater powers north of the border mean for poverty, for land reform, for communities, the commons, democracy, enterprise and for the rest of the UK?
Q & A WITH BOB HOLMAN: LEADING BY EXAMPLE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST INEQUALITY
Bob Holman gave up an affluent lifestyle to live and work alongside the disadvantaged of British society. Now 78, he rails against the austerity measures that are leading to ever rising inequality and believes that Scottish independence is the only hope for a more socially democratic UK.
TIME FOR A HUTTING REVIVAL IN SCOTLAND?
Dotted around Scotland are small groups of huts – the remnants of the 1920’s hutting movement which allowed industrial workers to enjoy time in nature with their families. Karen Grant from the Thousand Huts campaign believes that today Scotland needs huts more than ever.
WHAT WORKS IN COMMUNITY REGENERATION
Scotland’s independent regeneration network, Surf, has collected a bank of evidence on what works in local communities. As the country approaches further devolution, Derek Rankine suggests some tips for the post-referendum generation of practitioners
IDEAS FOR CHANGE: OWENSTOWN AND THE NEW GARDEN CITY MOVEMENT
COMMENT: RETHINKING WELFARE FOR SCOTLAND