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The majority government of the SNP that ignored the people’s mandates Criticism of the SNP by this site has been reserved to their flawed policies, but in the last two years to the regressive actions of Nicola Sturgeon and her … Continue reading →

This 1 hour 30 minutes ALBA discussion from various experts on our transport sectors, truck, sea and air – including a large viewer Q&A section – is well worth a watch if you can spare the time. It may sound … Continue reading →

Cast, writers and directors with Academy statues. (Jamie Lee Curtis blends in too much) Everything Everywhere All At Once arrives garlanded in Oscars. And there’s no commas between the title’s words. What film fan can resist the lure of a … Continue reading →

The permafrost on the island of Spitsbergen, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Photo: Nordgen This is artcle 10 in our Climate Change series, this one all about Norway’s hitherto unseen Arctic vaul for storing crops seeds in the event of … Continue reading →

Thanks to Leanne’s mum, I have been immortalised in wool – and I am still chuckling. Have a good day, friends, readers, compatriots and unexpected visitors.

“Governments are introducing draconian laws against protest” Photo: Future Publishing One of the rights of a civilised society is the right to protest. Peaceful civil disobedience is another right, but one rarely respected in our courts. Indulge in this sort of … Continue reading →

Ash Regan SNP MSP Here published is SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan’s promises to see the SNP back to robust, inclusive health. The other contender, Angus Roberston has yet to publish his statement of oath. This site has endorsed her … Continue reading →

Nicola Sturgeon is to resign as Scotland’s first minister after more than eight years in the role. The Scottish National Party leader is expected to make the announcement at a hastily-arranged news conference in Edinburgh. Grouse Beater does not think … Continue reading →

The Glasgow rally Columnist Kevin McKenna tooks a jaunt around the women’s Standing for Women rally at the weekend, and as is his normal habit, actually talked to people to elicit views and opinions. McKENNA’S GOLD STANDARD When Police Scotland … Continue reading →

Neale Hanvey ALBA MP Published below is Neale Hanvey’s Self-Determination Bill asserting the right of the Scottish people to hold an independence referendum whenever it suits the Scottish Parliament. Smoke them out: our oppressors vote for it, we get a … Continue reading →