Archive - A Letter from Scotland

Union with England has never seemed less attractive

The post-Brexit offer to Scotland seems to be "Westminster is the boss of you"

May 6 •

April 2024

What next for the SNP and Humza Yousaf?

When comparing England and Scotland, which merits the label of 'one-party state'?

Apr 26 •

What is the conviction rate of rape trials with juries in Scotland?

The Scottish Government does not know

Apr 24 •

Onshore wind all the way

A walk on the Camino showed Scotland can learn from Spain

Apr 17 •

On the Trail of the Stone of Destiny

First written in April 2023, I am resending this post in honour of Perth Museum opening with the Stone in a new setting

Apr 6 •

Scotland's Hate Crime Act

Echoes of 'It's a Knock-Out"

Apr 2

March 2024

Long read: How should Edinburgh represent the story of slavery?

A Tale of Five Monuments

Mar 28 •

Flying the flag for Belarusian dissidents

'This Kind of Hope' has its UK premiere at Edinburgh's Summerhall

Mar 21 •

Last day to vote for Rob Bruce's photo

Guest post - 'Spring Snow on the Grey One', by Rob Bruce

Mar 15 •

Depopulation amid soaring house prices: the paradox of Scotland's 'Gold Coast'

Saving rural schools will take a determined approach to regulating the housing market

Mar 10 •

Calling Time on Operation Branchform

Why should Scotland's leading female poltician have her reputation traduced?

Mar 8 •

Sunak's day of two speeches

The Conservatives should pull off the sticking plaster and call a general election

Mar 3 •

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