Silent Flight
Who knew being in the dark could be so illuminating? Ailsa Gillies takes us on a poetical journey through the nether. Continue reading Silent Flight
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Writhes & Wriggles
Coming eye-to-eye with a creature in the mirror, Ailsa Gillies realises humans have a lot more in common with snakes than she initially thought. Continue reading Writhes & Wriggles
Stained Glass
Inspired by Latin phrases and symbols of divinity, Ailsa Gillies created a piece of prose that delves into the beauty of colourful transparency and vulnerability. Continue reading Stained Glass
Ferry fiasco: Does Bute need a bridge now more than ever?
An unreliable service from titan ferry company, CalMac, has Bute residents returning to an age-old debate: Does Bute need a bridge? Ailsa Gillies investigates the islander discontentment, unearthing some harrowing truths about the ferry company in the process. Continue reading Ferry fiasco: Does Bute need a bridge now more than ever?
Climate change denialism
What do we gain from denying the truth? A false sense of safety for the public, and more profits for the politicians. Ailsa Gillies investigates the dangers of denying reality when it comes to Mother Earth. Continue reading Climate change denialism
A lonely little girl
Delve into the ethereal friendship between a young girl and the natural world with this poem by Ailsa Gillies. Continue reading A lonely little girl
The social media subculture living in the past
Take a groovy trip to the past as Ailsa Gillies explores the emerging 60s/70s social media subculture that thrives on music, fashion & nostalgia. Continue reading The social media subculture living in the past
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