Taexalia

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Battle on to save Red Squirrels

This is an actual Fetternear Red Squirrel

The Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is under threat. The two main culprits are habitat loss perpetuated by human development, and the spread of the non-native Grey Squirrel (stupidly imported from America in the 19th century).

Scotland now accounts for 75% of the UK Red Squirrel ... read more

2009 Carbuncle Awards ~ Trump Wins Worst Planning Decision for Destroying Protected Coastline

Architecture Scotland have concluded that the Scottish Government's decision to allow the destruction of a protected stretch of undeveloped coastline in Aberdeenshire is the worst planning decision of 2008. I concluded this quite some time ago. The problem is it wasn't quite a planning decision - it was an example of the erosion of democracy and a demonstration of just exactly what Alex Salmond is - a paternalistic power over screw the people screw the landscape screw ethics numpty. How ... read more

Wordless Wednesday ~ Red Squirrels at Fetternear Estate

Destroying Scotland SNP Style

SNP Government approves Donald Trump's plans to annihilate SSSI dunes at Menie Links I am thus far speechless despite having suspected for a long time that Alex Salmond would sell out to the high bidder. I fear for what this means to all the other SSSI's and how other "developers" will be able to wrangle their way to planning permission in sensitive ... read more

Donald Trump just opens his mouth and lets his belly rumble

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7431276.stmJust like George Sorial, Donald Trump cannot resist spouting Doublethink. Today's gem:"I am confident I will be able to demonstrate my passion for this site on which we want to create a world-class development that works in harmony with the natural environment."Half a brain cell is all that's needed to realise that plans to stabilise a mobile sand dune system will mean the sand dune system is no longer mobile. If the SSSI mobile sand ... read more

George Sorial just opens his mouth and lets his belly rumble

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7407089.stm"We remain open to recommendations to enhance our course plans provided they are in the best interests of the environment and the development." ~ George SorialI'm telling ya that man should be running for the US presidency - I've never heard such a bunch of cow poo rhetoric as I have heard from this mini-Trump.Are they stupid?No - they believe *we* are stupid, that we'll believe them because they are rich and famous.The Trump ... read more

Dear Donald Trump – the tweak to your plans is not enough

BBC NEWS | Scotland | North East/N Isles | Trump amending golf resort plansThe mobile sand dune system at Menie Links is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Building on the dunes, developing them, turning them into a golf course or indeed a back garden for the 1400 homes planned is not protecting them. Stabilising them in any way makes them Not A Mobile Sand Dune System.A tweak to the plans is not enough and the Public Enquiry should refuse the plans as they stand ... read more

Interesting

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7358315.stm"Plans to construct one of Europe's largest onshore wind farms has been refused by the Scottish Government... It said Lewis Wind Power's (LWP) 181-turbines for Lewis on the Western Isles did not comply with European law protecting sensitive environments... The scheme had the backing of the local authority and business, but attracted almost 11,000 objections...."So the Scottish Government has stepped in to protect an SPA ... read more

Maiden Stone

In a couple of weeks I will be sharing a cabin on Loch Ness with my folks. I'm looking forward to it and I've been poring over my tomes and surfing the Megalithic Portal choosing places to visit and commune.I'm a bit of a Stone Circle freak, and one of the things I miss about living in the North East is being so close to so many big stanes. Grampian boasts the highest concentration of stones circles in the world doncha know :)This one is a favourite. It stands in the shadow of the Great Mother ... read more

A Public Enquiry – Donald Trump – Menie Links

The Scottish Government has finally announced its next move regarding the Trump plans to annihilate a SSSI sand dune system at Menie Links in Aberdeenshire - a public enquiry is to be held.This is good news because I for one want to know why any Aberdeenshire councillor thinks they have the right to approve plans that will mean the destruction of a rare sand dune system that is supposed to be protected by law. I'd like to see the full facts published, rather than the propaganda of a corporate ... read more

If You Don’t Agree With It – Sack It

This seems to be the message from the corridors of power this week after Aberdeenshire Council sacked Martin Ford. 10 people voted in favour of Mr Ford, 26 people voted against him and 29 abstained, so you don't actually need a majority vote to get what you want these days. In the spirit of Aberdeenshire Council, I am going to use my majority vote of 1 and sack all the things I don't agree with: Laminate wood flooring in upper flats Donald Trump George Sorial and his ... read more

Salmond Met With Trump Golf Team The Night Before Ministers Called In The Application…

"Mr Salmond is forbidden to take part in the planning process."Salmond's Meeting with Trump Team This is not my opinion, it is written into the role of First Minister and should be adhered to by anyone holding the role of First Minister. Since Alex Salmond has been very vocal this week in demanding Wendy Alexander resign over allegations of sleaze, I would like to ask Alex Salmond to resign because it seems to me that his actions are just as questionable. Mr Salmond says ~ "As first ... read more

Martin Ford Speaks About Decision To Reject Trump Plans

Original 106 Aberdeen - Martin Ford Podcast This is a very interesting piece that was broadcast this morning. It is clear that the media in Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire is biased - listen to the interviewer interrupt Martin Ford as he speaks which is yet another form of bullying. There is absolutely no need to build on the SSSI and the importance of the SSSI is the major reason this application should be refused. The issue of building on the SSSI is of importance to everyone in the UK - because ... read more