JOURNALISM and communications

Trained in print, digital, broadcast, and multimedia journalism.

Currently based in Edinburgh

arranproctor@gmail.com

Communications/Social Media

Edinburgh Climate Coalition – Anti-Reform UK campaign

In February 2026, I began a work experience/volunteering stint with the climate activism group Edinburgh Climate Coalition (ECC). I was asked to create a social media and digital communications strategy for the group as they look to grow. I was first asked to help with a campaign to counter the misinformation spread by Reform UK…

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Edinburgh Landmark launches special tours for Pride Month

As Pride Month kicks The Real Mary King’s Close are preparing to restart their Pride History Tours starting this weekend. The Edinburgh landmark will be sharing their research in an educational and throught provoking way to reveal the hidden stories of the LGBTQIA+ community in Edinburgh from 1546 until 1912. The tours will happen every…

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Could we see Portobe-loos at Portobello? 

There’s calls for portable toilets along the promenade to stop beachgoers using gardens and alleyways to relieve themselves Portobello beach looks set to get some new Portobell-loos, after residents “significant distress” and fears that it could have serious implications on public health. Tommy Sheppard, MP for Edinburgh East, is leading the calls for the City…

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Declaration of Arbroath to go on show for first time in 18 years

One of the last remaining artefacts from that time period the Declaration of Arbroath was a letter written to the Pope by the barons of the community to recognise Robert the Bruce as the country’s lawful king.  The “iconic document” has been kept well preserved by the National Records of Scotland in an environment that…

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About Me

Hi, I’m Arran. I’m a final year Journalism student with a passion for political and human rights-based news and stories. I have a keen eye for spotting great news stories this was particularly useful when I was the Editor of Edinburgh Napier’s Impulse Magazine 2021. I am fascinated by the interconnection of multimedia and how to bring news to an ever-changing audience.

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