This page is simply a list of links to previous month's news stories which may, or may not, have been discussed at the moot. They cover a wide range of topics and are not necessarily "pagan". It should go without saying that the opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the moot members in particular or pagans in general.
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September 2026
02/09/26 - Midlothian Council to consider plans for dedicated Muslim cemetery
The site, between the King's Gate and Lothian Bridge at Newbattle, near Dalkeith, will be able to accommodate 2,000 plots over the next 100 years.
08/09/26 - Edinburgh’s Calton Hill Samhuinn plans announced
Preview of Edinburgh's Fire Festival with details of event and prices.
09/09/26 - Mystery of where the "Devil's Arrows" stones came from solved.
Just down the road as it turns out. The article describes them as "a set of giant monoliths". Sounds like an oxymoron to me.
10/09/26 - Leith's historic corn exchange to be turned into place of worship
CRC Church applied to the council’s planning department on July 23 for a change of use at the historic Corn Exchange at 35 Constitution Street, from offices to mixed use of offices and public worship.
12/09/26 - Scottish Supernatural Beliefs
This is a radio programme from the You're Dead to Me team which describes itself as "the comedy podcast that takes history seriously". Covers "witches, ghosts and fairies in the early modern period".
14/09/26 - 6ft Edinburgh drawing goes on display at Central Library
A detailed drawing of Edinburgh which took more than 3,500 hours to complete is set to go on display at Edinburgh Central Library this autumn.
July 2026
02/06/26 - Vatican excommunicates followers of global Catholic sect
I love articles which use expressions like "formally share its doctrinal positions" and "are to be considered schismatic".
24/07/26 - More rebelion within the Catholic Church
A rebel order of Orkney monks has consecrated a new bishop without the Pope's permission !
June 2026
21/06/26 - In pictures: Swimmers and hikers enjoy solstice
Something a bit different from the BBC web site.
21/06/26 - Nine Surprising Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
Something a bit different from the BBC Radio 4 web site.
24/06/26 - Man who died at summer solstice event named
Murder investigation into the death at a summer solstice event at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle.
May 2026
01/05/26 - Beltane Fire Festival 2026
Photos from the fire festival as reported by The BBC website.
01/05/26 - Beltane Fire Festival 2026
Photos from the fire festival as reported by The Edinburgh Evening News.
March 2026
26/03/26 - Church of Scientology moves to Gorgie
The Hubbard Academy of Personal Independence, the Scientology church is set to move into the large empty office block on Westfield Road.
02/03/26 - Scotland becomes first UK country to allow water cremations
Green cremations come to Scotland but you'll have to wait until "the summer".
February 2026
24/02/26 - Druid calls for high‑tech future for oldest Welsh myths
Druid calls for immersive experience to promote The Mabinogi.
22/02/26 - Gen Z and Christianity
Propaganda and statistics. Can't wait.
20/02/26 - Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations
Another sad tale of fear, ignorance and poverty.
18/02/26 - Man who threw corrosive liquid on guest at spiritual retreat and fled country is jailed
Conflict resolution at a spiritual retreat. I think not.
11/02/26 - Ancient Roman altars found in Scotland to go on display
The Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire exhibition will run from 14 November 2026 to 28 April 2027.
02/02/26 - Anne Boleyn portrait a 'rebuttal of witch rumours'
It's history time at the BBC with an article about the background to the production of the portrait.
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