Since the Ryder Cup, a number of friends who are not golfers or golf fans like me have asked me why the ugly scenes at Bethpage happened....
When did we stop being nice? theorkneynews.scot/2025/10/04/w...
โโฆOne possible scenario outlined was [โฆ] Reform win at a canter in England, & Farage becomes Prime Minister. What possible legitimacy would such a government have to impose its agenda north? And what would that mean for devolution?โ
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"Scotland needs to show the world what it is, because we won't get a second chance." theorkneynews.scot/2025/09/17/s...
The publication of Nicola Sturgeon's 'Frankly' has seen the usual division into opposing camps of admirers & detractors. Isn't it time for a more nuanced assessment of her leadership & period as FM? My thoughts on Bella Caledonia. #NicolaSturgeon
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"I suggested to him that while the former First Ministerโs personal thoughts and fears came across as entirely human and genuine, and they are, perhaps it was far too early for her to try to defend a legacy that will take years to determine."
The End of the Affair theorkneynews.scot/2025/08/14/t...
With First Minister John Swinney about to embark on a tour of Scotland to roll out yet another relaunch of an independence strategy, it feels like an important moment to reflect on Scotlandโs constitutional journey.
Field of Dreams theorkneynews.scot/2025/08/05/f...
How will Scotland greet the US President? | Alec Ross
Return of a Crass Act theorkneynews.scot/2025/07/21/r...
A niche one maybe, but Iโve been watching the golf from America โ goodness me, itโs brilliant โ and reflecting on the latest Rory controversy.
In Praise of Rory theorkneynews.scot/2025/06/14/i...
Reformโs success is notable, but Scotland must confront its longstanding democratic deficit, preceding Nigel Farageโs influence | Alec Ross
Thereโs a story told about a speech at the Conservative Party conference in the early 2000s, at a time when the party was at a low ebb. New Labour was still a while away from its Iraq nemesis and had just been returned by a sizeable majority...
Moving the Needle theorkneynews.scot/2025/05/07/m...
Who in truth has heard of Alexander Watson Hutton? And yet Argentina recently played an entire top division season with footballs emblazoned with saltires, in homage to the Scotsman who effectively brought the beautiful game to their homeland.
Field of Dreams theorkneynews.scot/2025/04/26/f...
That was the question addressed by the writer Gerry Hassan in his Bella Caledonia article earlier this week (After Sturgeon & โSturgeonismโ: facing up to the undemocracy of Scotland).
Stands Scotland where it did? theorkneynews.scot/2025/03/26/s...
After the SNP era of Nicola Sturgeon, Sturgeonism & conclusion of Branchform what is the legacy of Sturgeon & Sturgeonism for the SNP, indy & Scotland? And what is the bigger picture & state of democracy in Scotland? My thoughts at @bellacaledonia.bsky.social bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/03/25/a...
What a podcast. And what a song.
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Dean Hawkshawโs converted penalty is followed up by a Deryn Lang double, as we keep a clean sheet and take all three points in the Methil sunshine.
We return to the Eco Gen Stadium next Saturday, when we welcome Forfar Athletic to town.
#StickingTogether ๐ซถ๐ป | #MONBLU ๐
"Independence is always better than dependence". It absolutely is which is why our neighbours are proudly independent and able to focus 100% on growing their economies and lifting living standards. Time to throw off WM's shackles, Scotland๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Starmer and Charles #NotMyKing have offered Trump a visit to Scotland ahead of a state visit to the UK. Our country is being whored out.
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Oh they were super. Brendan 2.0 is quite the coach. And Kasperโs mentality is spreading all over the pitch - what a signing heโs been.
Enjoyed that, Jonny. Spent part of my various celebrations yesterday talking all things bundesliga with my nieceโs half-German, Dortmund mad boyfriend. The article was a braw follow up to that conversation. Cheers!
Huge three points for les bleus.
Magnifique #monblu
Like Ali v Frazier 1975?
"It's their team as much as it's my team."
Loved Michael Carrick as a player, love his approach to coaching. About unlocking potential and getting players to express themselves. Boro are playing lovely stuff and are on the up. He's doing brilliantly.
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His support for Israel right from the start, brings him into question.
Is there a word for someone who hates his partner reading in bed because he wants to go to sleep and sheโs had all day to read anything she likes? Asking for a friendโฆ.
This is a fabulous piece of writing.
Isbell time baby.
I remember a political sketchwriter saying that when it came to commenting on politics it was important to have a long memory. Where was this guyโs solidarity with farming during the last decade?
Tough times in farming, so if you need cheering upโฆ.
