Author Archives: Rick Curran

Concrete Slayer Series 2013

Last year Skateboard Scotland in association with SYB brought together all of the outdoor Jams to form the 1st Concrete Slayer Series. This was something that had been talked about by the board for a long time, SYB forced our hand and this will now be an annual event. The Series …

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Lauder Skatepark Planning Application

A planning application for a proposed skatepark in Lauder has been submitted, feedback is actively being sought from the public regarding the plans etc so please show your support by registering on the site and leaving a comment via the link below: http://eplanning.scotborders.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=MLCOL5NT02Q00

Newport-on Tay Skatepark Planning Application

A planning application for the proposed Newport-on Tay skatepark has been lodged, feedback is actively being sought from the public regarding the plans etc so please show your support by registering on the site and leaving a comment via the link below: http://planning.fife.gov.uk/online/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=MNGDJ1HF0FR00

“The secret colonies of graffiti artists and skateboarders”

The BBC have published an interesting article called “The secret colonies of graffiti artists and skateboarders”, prompted by the recent plans to redevelop Southbank in London it looks at the skate and graffiti scenes in places like Southbank, Lloyds in Bristol and also Bristo Square in Edinburgh. Read the article …

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