Diary dates, Scotland edition

A couple of dates for readers north of the border.

First up, Murry Salby has added a Scottish date to his UK speaking tour. He will be appearing at the The Links Hotel, Edinburgh on Thursday 7th November,7 - 9pm. Entry is free, but please early booking is advised. Contact: Mike Haseler, tel 0845 10 88 500 or by email.

Then on 24 November, Scotland Against Spin are having a conference in Stirling

The Cost of Wind Energy: How much will we really have to pay…?

• Professor Gordon Hughes, School of Economics, Edinburgh University
• Jeremy Nicolson,  Director of the Energy Intensive Users Group
• Dr Mike Hall, President of Friends of Eden Lakeland & Lunesdale Scenery
• Mike Stigwood, Director of MAS Environmental

and

• Keynote Speaker Fergus Ewing (MSP)* Scottish Government Minister for Energy, Enterprise & Tourism

Tickets: £10 (registered SAS Supporters)/£15 (non-registered). Includes a light lunch, and refreshments. For further information and to book tickets, please contact Sarah at info@scotlandagainstspin.org or on 07715 106032.

Since Ewing hasn't actually confirmed that he's going to appear I think readers should only rely on the first four names actually showing up on the day. That said, I'm sure it will be fun.

Comments

[Phillip Bratby]

Keynote Speaker Fergus Ewing (MSP) Scottish Government Minister for Energy, Enterprise & Tourism

Well there's a ragbag of responsibilities, which are all in conflict. The energy policy (100% subsidised renewables) is killing off enterprise and rewarding anybody who is reliant on subsidies. The energy policy (100% wind farms) will kill off tourism. Cognitive Dissonance must be a key requirement of the job.

[Wee Iain]

I promise a tenner in the tip jar if Fergus turns up