What is changing? Are we powerless? What does it mean to really care? In September 2024 a group of young adults from West Dunbartonshire and Hydra Arts enacted a pilgrimage across Europe by train to Longyearbyen in Svalbard, the area of the world where the affects of … [Read more...] about Pilgrim
Environment
Stories of our Native Trees
Words & Photos by Breeze Clydesider contributor Breeze shares where and why we can all enjoy some of West Dunbartonshire's native trees in this series of short articles. The Magnificent Ash Balloch Castle Country Park is a place of great beauty and natural wonders. I … [Read more...] about Stories of our Native Trees
Where Are All the Butterflies?
Words & Photos by Jim Duncan Last year we had a cool and wet start to Spring, and you may have noticed the lack of insects throughout the area. Most noticeable was the near absence of butterflies. Species usually a common sight, such as large and small whites, small … [Read more...] about Where Are All the Butterflies?
Knowetop Needs You!
Words & Photos by Natalie Macdonald A community farm and wildlife initiative is looking for helpers to keep the site in tip-top condition. Knowetop charity has over 15 acres of land in Castlehill which is being transformed into a nature haven for both the local community … [Read more...] about Knowetop Needs You!
For the Love of Scotland’s Oak Trees
Words and photo by Breeze Oaks have provided people with materials for so much over many, many centuries. Ships, houses, carts and wheels, furniture, fuel for stoves and warmth, to name just a few. Yet apparently most people in Scotland can’t identify an oak tree. This … [Read more...] about For the Love of Scotland’s Oak Trees