Lorna Slater

The Pianodrome is among the finalists at the Creative Edinburgh Awardsplaceholder image

Celebrating the people who make our capital city so creative - Lorna Slater

The North Sea must be part of a just transition to a cleaner future, and not an excuse to delay itplaceholder image

Scotland must stop drilling for yesterday’s energy and get real - Lorna Slater

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Growing campaign to protect Summerhall gathers momentum - Lorna Slater

There are 14 Firework Control Zones in place across Edinburgh this month, but they are ‘are not enough if other neighbourhoods remain exposed to dangerous misuse’ according to our columnist Lorna Slater. Picture: John Devlinplaceholder image

Remember, remember, safety is of the essence this November - Lorna Slater

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Scotland’s buses are to serve communities, not shareholders - Lorna Slater

Edinburgh Central MSP Lorna Slater is “frustrated” by the proposal to include student and temporary accommodation as part of new development plans for Summerhallplaceholder image

Summerhall must be developed with its community, not without it - Lorna Slater

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After the damage of Brexit, Scotland’s future lies in Europe - Lorna Slater

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Congratulations Katrina, a woman who stands up for her principles - Bruce Whiteh...

A proposal of application notice has been submitted to demolish John Sinclair House at 16 Bernard Terrace in Edinburgh, to make way for student accomodation.placeholder image

Plans to demolish archives building to make way for student flats

Edinburgh Central MSP Lorna Slater has said that she is "frustrated" by proposal to include student and temporary accommodation as part of new development plans for Summerhall.placeholder image

MSP slams student housing plans for proposed Summerhall development

First Minister John Swinney during a visit to Crieff Connexions in Crieff to mark the start of Challenge Poverty Weekplaceholder image

We must see faster progress on lifting children out of poverty - Lorna Slater

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'Fife and Borders don't want to be in the same region as Edinburgh'

Synthetic opioids have contributed to Scotland’s increased number of annual drug deaths. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFPplaceholder image

Public health response is vital to addressing our drug deaths crisis  - Lorna Sl...

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Plea to Scottish Government to close loophole on short-term lets

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Future of Edinburgh Waverley station's information desk uncertain

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Our streets need more zebras than our zoos – and now they can - Lorna Slater

There is something rather absurd about the way we have designed our streets. For years, communities in Edinburgh have asked for simple zebra crossings at side roads.

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The future of our nations must belong to  the people who live there - Lorna Slat...

This visualisation of an AI data centre proposed by Apatura for Ravenscraig shows the sheer scale of such sites, but doesn’t convey the enormous quantities of electricity they need to runplaceholder image

Scotland needs to protect itself against Big Tech’s AI gold rush - Lorna Slater

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Dwindling puffin numbers on the Isle of May are a warning to us all - Lorna Slat...

Greens candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre, left, ran a very close second in last week’s Southside/Newington by-election, while Lorenzo Martinico won in Portobello/Craigmillarplaceholder image

Edinburgh has shown that a greener future is within reach - Lorna Slater

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We will always love Dolly for what she gave us, not least the books - Lorna Slat...

‘The North Sea is a mature basin in decline. We cannot stop that geological reality by issuing more licences’placeholder image

Labour’s North Sea gamble is a sign they’re way behind the times - Lorna Slater

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Freedom of movement for the disabled should not have a curfew - Lorna Slater

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What to do about the hidden fire starters in our bags and pockets - Lorna Slater

Edinburgh has become extraordinarily expensive to live in, and that affects artists just as it affects nurses, hospitality workers, teachers, cleaners, shop workers and young peopleplaceholder image

Future of our festivals at risk in an increasingly unaffordable city - Lorna Sla...

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Should Edinburgh Castle have its own permanent amphitheatre? - Lorna Slater

Campaigners have sought to put pressure on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who has described his approach to North Sea oil and gas as “pragmatic”. Picture: Brook Mitchell/Gettyplaceholder image

The reality is that we cannot drill our way out of the climate crisis - Lorna Sl...

This week, the UK Government faces a choice that will say a great deal about what kind of country we want to be.

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Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon has said her party’s leadership contest ‘reeks of misogyny and male entitlement’. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

Leader election should be about more than choosing a new face - Lorna Slater

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Lorna Slater: North Bridge steps back into the spotlight – not a moment too soon

Visitors staying in paid accommodation will now pay a 5 per cent levy on the cost of their stay, capped at the first five nights. Picture: Kenny Lam/VisitScotlandplaceholder image

A fair contribution from visitors will help our capital city to thrive - Lorna S...

A firefighter truck next to a wildfire in Los Gallardos, near Almeria, Spainplaceholder image

Burning contradiction in the wake of devastating wildfires - Lorna Slater

Wildfires are becoming increasingly common in Scotland as our summers get warmer and drier (Picture: Peter Summers)placeholder image

Heatwaves and wildfires show it’s time to act on climate change - Lorna Slater

Andy Burnham has ruled out a second Scottish independence referendum before he has even entered Downing Street. Picture: Callum Pilkington/SWpix.complaceholder image

Burnham’s rejection of a second Indyref reeks of rank hypocrisy  - Lorna Slater

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When hatred appears, our answer must always be solidarity - Lorna Slater

Thousands of anti-racist campaigners, trade unionists, faith groups, community organisations and local residents came together in Glasgow on Saturday. Picture: PAplaceholder image

Division is the far right’s answer, ours is solidarity and decency - Lorna Slate...

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Wool needs a national strategy to bring it back in from the cold - Lorna Slater

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Have your say on city’s proposed new drugs facility - Lorna Slater

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Lorna Slater: Hats off to Hearts’ men and women – for helping us dream bigger

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Scotland has opted for another conversation on independence - Lorna Slater

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Holyrood’s chance of a different path from Westminster - Lorna Slater

Lorna Slater is seeking re-election to her role alongside MSPs Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay.placeholder image

Lorna Slater says Green deal with SNP 'difficult'

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Choose a Greener Scotland at ballot box on Thursday - Lorna Slater

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Public transport is a public good, and should be for free - Lorna Slater

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We need MSPs who put the country before party interests - Suan Dalgety

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Bookies tip Greens to beat SNP in Edinburgh Central

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Scottish Greens are launching our manifesto as the party of hope - Lorna Slater

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Why Scotland needs a four-day working week - Lorna Slater

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An integrated ticketing system is long overdue - Lorna Slater

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Greens are not just about protest, we are about delivery - Lorna Slater

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Scotland should not be a staging post for US war  - Lorna Slater

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Saddled with a UK government that won’t listen or learn - Lorna Slater

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Why choice and dignity matter as life nears its end - Lorna Slater

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Ambition needed while our natural world is in crisis - Lorna Slater

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Why I’m standing for a fairer, greener way of life for all - Lorna Slater

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Budget needs to focus on nation’s cost-of-living crisis - Lorna Slater

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