Vicky Allan

Creature from the deep (she/her) and the shallows. Herald environment journo and author. Books: Wild swimming and (latest) histfic Murray Hall

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NEW – World falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, says draft UN report | @daisydunnesci @orladwyer_ @aruna_sekhar

Read here: https://t.co/GRYIBMBufc

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My Herald article on Cairngorms wildfire impact on nature here https://t.co/DY9d1R9cDT

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Just checked out the Copernicus Fire Emissions tool for the Highlands and here's what it comes up with
49.2 kt carbon emissions.
Roughly equivalent to what around 60-70 square kilometres of UK woodland would soak up in a year. https://t.co/i8Rxzf2r1b

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@Thievesbook @LearNonsense @EmSilverwood91 Beautiful. But damn it, are you saying I can't swim in it?

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How data centre land grab came from nowhere - and with shockingly little debate.
My @heraldtweets newsletter from earlier this week about how the rush hit Scotland, and why it has to be slowed https://t.co/LxtlKi3ZGE

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Great substack here by @jackiekemp on Michael Gove and Brexit - including a little mention of (one of my favourite subjects) vension
https://t.co/xZ9PpH5Zk2

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The Scottish harbour seal population had appeared to be in recovery following dramatic declines in the early 2000s in the north and east 👇

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Analysis: UK sales of electric vehicles just overtook petrol cars for the first time

✍️ Written by @‌DrSimEvans

📉 Data analysis by Ho Woo Nam

Read here: https://t.co/U9zYw0A29O

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A few foods I found when I took a trend-spotting tour of Scotland's Larder at @ScotlandRHShow last week for @heraldscotland. Seaweed butter anyone?
https://t.co/JQrnK8sBNc

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Iona residents oppose 91-turbine wind farm plan for seas near Staffa. They describe it as an important 'test case' for the West Coast. My piece for @heraldscotland https://t.co/0rSfo4igBa

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My latest piece on the John Muir Trust continuing crisis for @heraldscotland . Founder of embattled John Muir Trust felt he was treated like 'the enemy' from day one https://t.co/g9Bwr2mSBv

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Impacts 'greater than we have seen for any other offshore wind farm application'. In 2023, NatureScot said the Berwick Bank offshore wind site, could be classified as an SPA in it's 'own right'. Why asks @RSPBScotland was it consented? @heraldscotland https://t.co/esGV4TF4Li

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Bavaria, last year, whilst being my friend Vroni's temporary roadie on outdoor piano tour. Plenty of tea was drunk.

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My pal @vicky_allan just won Features Writer of the Year at the Scottish Press Awards 😀
Congrats to my fab streetpiano tour buddy of last year, this is us location scouting in Bad Reichenhall 😁

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Revealing story about how remote Fair Isle got the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland 😱
https://t.co/iLuzRTrsH2

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Bathing waters season just started in Scotland. But is it safe to go in the water? 🏊‍♀️
Here's how to find out, what SEPA says, and my own reflections on looking at the water quality data over the years and swimming a lot. Happy dipping and stay safe. https://t.co/zliLmM0dAR

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Okay yes I do look very happy. I was. Thrilled to get this on a very good night for @heraldscotland - congrats to all the features shortlist. Great writers all.

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Our next award recognises the Feature Writer of the Year, with the title going to @vicky_allan of @heraldscotland with freelance, @PeterAlanRoss being a well-deserved runner up in this competitive category. #ScottishPressAwards2026 #FeatureWriterOfTheYear2026