Sarah McArthur

The surprising power of a sewing machine When Trish and Amanda started a social enterprise sewing school, they had no idea of what it would grow into. The pair were concerned that sewing skills, particularly using sewing machines, would be lost in the next generation- so Amanda... Read more

Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by more than 50% since 1990; and from central government to tiny grassroots organisations, thousands of organisations and individuals are working to reach net zero by 2045. However, the science tells us that Scotland’s climate is... Read more

Polmont is a small town with a long industrial history. Just five miles down the road is a small cottage where James Watt designed his first ever steam engine. The road into town from the train station offers open views of the towers of Grangemouth oil refinery to the North, and... Read more

Forth Valley Sensory Centre is a registered charity, about to celebrate twenty years of supporting people with sight and/or hearing loss. The centre itself is a large and dynamic building; hosting a lively community cafe, sensory gardens, NHS FV and council services and over... Read more

Carstairs Junction is exactly what it sounds like; a village built on a transport link. Not far from the much older town of Carstairs, this small settlement sprung up after the railway junction on the West Coast Main line was established in the 1860s. In times gone by, the entire... Read more