The Independent Republic of the Canongate - tells the stories behind the PR spin of the developers, the architects, politicians and council officials here in Edinburgh, the UK and the world. Thursday, 3 February 2011. Scotsman now hoping Canadians will build their dream Caltongate. Canadian investors are said to be keen to pick up the existing plans to turn the ugly hole in the ground into a hotel, shops and homes.

Media reports on the case. The Nightmare began on Halloween 2003 when Brendan Dixon was charged with the crime of murdering a frail 91-year-old Margaret Irvine in Galston, a small village about 6 miles from Kilmarnock in Central Ayrshire, Scotland. There was no physical evidence in this case. It was based on 3rd party hearsay and circumstantial evidence.

Friday, June 4, 2010. The views of others and the public are as important. As the view of the many families who lost a loved one. In Scotland in suspicious circumstances. That becomes more important the more the public. The hugh numbers of signatures. And the world wide attention visualize that the petition. Now also belongs to the people in 55 different countries,. And that they stronly believe that every one is entitled. Thursday, June 3, 2010.