
Scotland’s Mrs Midas: The cost of looking away
IN THE LAST WEEK OR SO, the Murrells have been the gift that keeps on giving, much as for twelve

IN THE LAST WEEK OR SO, the Murrells have been the gift that keeps on giving, much as for twelve

IN DEBATES ABOUT SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE and full fiscal autonomy, many unionists make a category error. They assume they are arguing

I HAVE SPENT much of my working life in the North Sea oil and gas industry, and although I am

THE SEALINKS BETWEEN THE SCOTTISH MAINLAND AND ITS ISLANDS are vital, both for exporting goods from the islands and for

SO NOW THE DUST HAS SETTLED on the outcome of the 2026 Holyrood elections, here are some reflections from me,

THE RISE OF REFORM UK is often discussed as though it were an isolated British phenomenon: a reaction to Brexit,

SHOULD WE BE GOGGLE-EYED in confusion and concern as we observe the implosion of Labour’s fortunes in Scotland, Wales and

FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH, after first campaigning in Scottish elections since 1976 – some fifty years ago – and having

AS I SIT HERE reflecting on the recent election campaign, I am proud of the determination and dignity with which

AS PREDICTED, the nationalist vote fell considerably in last week’s Holyrood election. The combined vote of the SNP and Greens