Interesting Links for 29-12-2024

1. Ireland's bottle return scheme leads to marine litter on Irish shores declining. (Shame the Tories blocked it in Scotland)

(tags:environment plastic waste Ireland )

2. Israel storms one of Gaza's last operating hospitals

(tags:Israel hospital Gaza Palestine )

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4 years after we wandered up to the gates of Craigmillar Castle while Jane was in labour with Gideon, the three* of us made it inside. It's a pretty good castle. The view from the top is great, but the wind was so high I couldn't take a decent shot. The playpark nearby was also pretty good.

*Sophia was at a friend's, being introduced to their new puppy.
Original is here on Pixelfed.scot.