Aberdeen Labour in topsy-turvy land

Aberdeen Labour in topsy-turvy land

As I observe the drubbing Aberdeen Labour are getting over their decision to cancel the controversial reconstruction of the Union Terrace Gardens, which would see the Gardens being replaced by the futuristic “Granite Web” costing 140 million pounds, I am forcibly reminded of one of my favourite books from early childhood.

Remember the Magic Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton? There are three normal children: Jo, Bessie and Fanny as well three peculiar characters, Silky, Moonface and Saucepan Man. In each book they drop in for …

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