What we're reading - 24th June
/This article was featured in the SCDC Weekly - 24th June 2026
What we're reading
Pride in Place: the scale of the challenge in Scotland
This report from JRF explores how the UK government Pride in Place funded has been distributed across Scotland, with a focus on understanding how deprivation and low levels of social infrastructure are concentrated in Scotland - as well as the scale of the challenge facing policymakers who want to deliver visible, meaningful change in these communities.
New research shows fuel poverty in the Highlands is “unacceptably high”
New research from Changeworks warns that not enough progress has been made to tackle fuel poverty in the Highlands and across rural Scotland. In the Highlands, fuel costs are compounded by older, more exposed homes and limited access to cheaper heating options. 57% of rural households are off the gas grid, leaving them more vulnerable to volatile fuel prices and higher running costs.
Refugee Festival Scotland resources
Last week was Refugee Festival Scotland, a nation-wide arts and cultural festival that provides people from refugee backgrounds with a dedicated platform to showcase their creativity, heritage and contributions to life in Scotland. A series of resources from the festival is available to download.
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