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2023

11 articles

Just Before Christmas

Just Before Christmas

13 Jun 2023

Are you finding it difficult to keep up with the...

Are you finding it difficult to keep up with the…

11 May 2023

A friend of mine has a reason for wanting to kill the Ripper

A friend of mine has a reason for wanting to kill the Ripper

1 May 2023

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2022

53 articles

Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle wrote that 'the...

Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle wrote that 'the…

31 Dec 2022

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23 Dec 2022

Scottish Review Commentary

Scottish Review Commentary

8 Dec 2022

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2021

72 articles

In All the Long History of Humanity

In All the Long History of Humanity

29 Dec 2021

The Fourth Rider of the Apocalypse is mounted on a…

The Fourth Rider of the Apocalypse is mounted on a…

24 Dec 2021

Poverty is an Anomaly to Rich People

Poverty is an Anomaly to Rich People

20 Dec 2021

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2020

74 articles

UPFRONT It takes two

UPFRONT It takes two

31 Dec 2020

UPFRONT How the poor live

UPFRONT How the poor live

25 Dec 2020

Half of Scotland is owned by 608 people

Half of Scotland is owned by 608 people

22 Dec 2020

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2019

75 articles

Recent events have brought back a memory of a…

Recent events have brought back a memory of a…

30 Dec 2019

It was found in a small box during one of our…

It was found in a small box during one of our…

25 Dec 2019

Some years ago, I discovered that I am not able to…

Some years ago, I discovered that I am not able to…

18 Dec 2019

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2018

69 articles

Many parents will think nothing of posting photos…

Many parents will think nothing of posting photos…

26 Dec 2018

This must be a wonderful time for psephologists and...

This must be a wonderful time for psephologists and…

22 Dec 2018

Chip War Sounds Like a Follow

Chip War Sounds Like a Follow

15 Dec 2018

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2017

65 articles

Scottish Review Commentary

Scottish Review Commentary

28 Dec 2017

The young optician examining my eyes spoke with a…

The young optician examining my eyes spoke with a…

25 Dec 2017

Half of Scotland is owned by 608 people

Half of Scotland is owned by 608 people

22 Dec 2017

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2016

70 articles

'A Friendship in Letters

'A Friendship in Letters

22 Dec 2016

It Has Been an Interesting Week

It Has Been an Interesting Week

14 Dec 2016

'The Ghost at the Feast

'The Ghost at the Feast

12 Dec 2016

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2015

119 articles

'Francis Hutcheson, Philosophical Writings' (edited by Robin Downie and published by John Donald)

'Francis Hutcheson, Philosophical Writings' (edited by Robin Downie and published by John Donald)

28 Dec 2015

CULTURE Let there be light

CULTURE Let there be light

20 Dec 2015

'Moscow Calling: Memoirs of a Foreign Correspondent' by Angus Roxburgh (Birlinn)

'Moscow Calling: Memoirs of a Foreign Correspondent' by Angus Roxburgh (Birlinn)

13 Dec 2015

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2014

201 articles

For a list of the current Friends of the Scottish…

For a list of the current Friends of the Scottish…

27 Dec 2014

Gregory Peck in the film 'To Kill A Mockingbird'

Gregory Peck in the film 'To Kill A Mockingbird'

27 Dec 2014

Today's banner:
Girl on the bridge,
The Mound…

Today's banner:
Girl on the bridge,
The Mound…

25 Dec 2014

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2013

334 articles

A New King, George VI Had Recently Been Crowned

A New King, George VI Had Recently Been Crowned

31 Dec 2013

From the summit of South Barrule on a clear day you…

From the summit of South Barrule on a clear day you…

24 Dec 2013

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20 Dec 2013

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2012

665 articles

Following on Kenneth Roy's unwelcome news some…

Following on Kenneth Roy's unwelcome news some…

26 Dec 2012

Tom and Ena McIntyre

Tom and Ena McIntyre

22 Dec 2012

Obama's Dreadful Error About the 'Polish Death Camps'

Obama's Dreadful Error About the 'Polish Death Camps'

21 Dec 2012

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2011

289 articles

Notebook: Alasdair McKillop

Notebook: Alasdair McKillop

30 Dec 2011

America’s journey to the quiet place took only a few days.

America’s journey to the quiet place took only a few days.

27 Dec 2011

When 15-year-old Anwar Ali raised his hand in…

When 15-year-old Anwar Ali raised his hand in…

20 Dec 2011

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2010

216 articles

The queen and the students
Harry McGrath
They…

The queen and the students
Harry McGrath
They…

28 Dec 2010

Bob Smith's faces of 2010
Old Britain
New…

Bob Smith's faces of 2010
Old Britain
New…

28 Dec 2010

Harry McGrath A Tale from the Campus

Harry McGrath A Tale from the Campus

28 Dec 2010

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2009

87 articles

Three Cheers for Our Under-valued Public Sector

Three Cheers for Our Under-valued Public Sector

26 Dec 2009

Scottish Review : Murray Ritchie

Scottish Review : Murray Ritchie

22 Dec 2009

Scottish Review : Christopher Harvie

Scottish Review : Christopher Harvie

6 Dec 2009

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2008

26 articles

Scottish Review : Walter Humes

Scottish Review : Walter Humes

8 Dec 2008

Scottish Review : Mick North

Scottish Review : Mick North

8 Dec 2008

Scottish Review : Islay McLeod

Scottish Review : Islay McLeod

8 Dec 2008

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2007

2 articles

Scottish Review : Kenneth Roy

Scottish Review : Kenneth Roy

27 Nov 2007

Stalinism is alive
and well on the
Glasgow…

Stalinism is alive
and well on the
Glasgow…

30 Oct 2007

2006

1 articles

Two Cases of Culpable Homicide (1)

Two Cases of Culpable Homicide (1)

2 Apr 2006

2005

3 articles

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4 Dec 2005

Bob's People Ed and Andy

Bob's People Ed and Andy

8 Sep 2005

For a list of the current Friends of the Scottish…

For a list of the current Friends of the Scottish…

12 May 2005

2004

1 articles

The Weekend Edition of SR

The Weekend Edition of SR

9 Jul 2004

2003

2 articles

Richard Wild Month 3

Richard Wild Month 3

5 Jul 2003

Richard Wild Month 6

Richard Wild Month 6

5 Jul 2003

2000

5 articles

The Institute of Contemporary Scotland (ICS)

The Institute of Contemporary Scotland (ICS)

23 Oct 2000

For a list of the current Friends of the Scottish…

For a list of the current Friends of the Scottish…

22 Aug 2000

The principals won't
like this report. So let's
…

The principals won't
like this report. So let's
…

6 Aug 2000

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1999

4 articles

Scotland in the Heat

Scotland in the Heat

31 Dec 1999

Why Are People So Angry

Why Are People So Angry

6 May 1999

Conversations
in a
small town
Rear Window
6…

Conversations
in a
small town
Rear Window
6…

6 May 1999

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1996

3 articles

Jill Stephenson at Loch Duich
Quintin Jardine in…

Jill Stephenson at Loch Duich
Quintin Jardine in…

19 Dec 1996

Alf Young
The generosity of spirit of First Nation…

Alf Young
The generosity of spirit of First Nation…

11 Aug 1996

Alf Young
The generosity of spirit of First Nation…

Alf Young
The generosity of spirit of First Nation…

5 Aug 1996

1992

1 articles

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29 Mar 1992

1990

1 articles

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Kenneth Roy
Gerry…

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Kenneth Roy
Gerry…

15 May 1990

1989

1 articles

Family recollection (Scottish Review 2001)
Come on…

Family recollection (Scottish Review 2001)
Come on…

30 Mar 1989

1988

4 articles

'I Might Be Able to Spare You a Couple of Minutes,

'I Might Be Able to Spare You a Couple of Minutes,

21 Dec 1988

Obama's Dreadful Error About the 'Polish Death Camps'

Obama's Dreadful Error About the 'Polish Death Camps'

21 Dec 1988

Why Nothing Much Will Be Done About Syria

Why Nothing Much Will Be Done About Syria

21 Dec 1988

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1985

2 articles

Kenneth Roy
Dominic Brown
Chris Spalding
Bill…

Kenneth Roy
Dominic Brown
Chris Spalding
Bill…

15 Nov 1985

Kenneth Roy
Dominic Brown
Chris Spalding
Bill…

Kenneth Roy
Dominic Brown
Chris Spalding
Bill…

15 Nov 1985

1981

1 articles

Such Enthusiasm for a Parliament Without Power

Such Enthusiasm for a Parliament Without Power

1 May 1981

1978

1 articles

Ron Ferguson
Paul F Cockburn
The Cafe
Tessa…

Ron Ferguson
Paul F Cockburn
The Cafe
Tessa…

25 Jan 1978

1976

1 articles

The differences are increasingly apparent, argues…

The differences are increasingly apparent, argues…

18 Nov 1976

1974

1 articles

I don't know who
he is, but Ryan Giggs
deserved…

I don't know who
he is, but Ryan Giggs
deserved…

10 Oct 1974

1972

1 articles

My Short Career As a Subversive

My Short Career As a Subversive

21 Oct 1972

1971

1 articles

The curious pastime
of waiting for
a parcel
…

The curious pastime
of waiting for
a parcel
…

3 Jan 1971

1969

1 articles

Robin Downie
Can we all be managed in the great…

Robin Downie
Can we all be managed in the great…

31 Oct 1969

1967

1 articles

Ron Ferguson
Paul F Cockburn
The Cafe
Tessa…

Ron Ferguson
Paul F Cockburn
The Cafe
Tessa…

13 Jul 1967

1963

2 articles

Kenneth Roy
Andrew McFadyen
James Gorie
The…

Kenneth Roy
Andrew McFadyen
James Gorie
The…

15 Aug 1963

For a list of the current Friends of the Scottish…

For a list of the current Friends of the Scottish…

15 Aug 1963

1958

1 articles

NHS Scandal: Part II Kenneth Roy

NHS Scandal: Part II Kenneth Roy

6 Feb 1958

1951

1 articles

Scottish Review : Islay McLeod's Scotland

Scottish Review : Islay McLeod's Scotland

19 May 1951

1950

1 articles

Scottish Review : Alex Wood

Scottish Review : Alex Wood

24 Jan 1950

1943

1 articles

Gus Skinner
Today's banner
Children at dusk…

Gus Skinner
Today's banner
Children at dusk…

11 Oct 1943

1942

1 articles

For a list of the current Friends of the Scottish…

For a list of the current Friends of the Scottish…

1 Dec 1942

1941

1 articles

Is Egypt Doomed to Be the Lost Revolution

Is Egypt Doomed to Be the Lost Revolution

27 May 1941

1939

1 articles

Jill Stephenson at Loch Duich
Quintin Jardine in…

Jill Stephenson at Loch Duich
Quintin Jardine in…

17 Sep 1939

1923

1 articles

Men Will Chase Anything in a Skirt. Even Me

Men Will Chase Anything in a Skirt. Even Me

18 May 1923

1915

1 articles

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22 May 1915

1907

1 articles

Sheila Hetherington on Arran
Anthony Seaton on Ben…

Sheila Hetherington on Arran
Anthony Seaton on Ben…

1 Sep 1907

1902

1 articles

Two Cases of Culpable Homicide (1)

Two Cases of Culpable Homicide (1)

31 Dec 1902

1894

1 articles

Scottish Review : Barbara Millar

Scottish Review : Barbara Millar

16 Feb 1894

1869

1 articles

Dharmendra Singh Reviews 'Inception

Dharmendra Singh Reviews 'Inception

30 Dec 1869

1854

1 articles

www.bobsmithart.com
Film Review
Dharmendra Singh…

www.bobsmithart.com
Film Review
Dharmendra Singh…

20 Sep 1854

1828

1 articles

Kenneth Roy
Ian Hamilton
Walter Humes
Marian…

Kenneth Roy
Ian Hamilton
Walter Humes
Marian…

28 Jul 1828

1815

1 articles

Michael Elcock Bad Words

Michael Elcock Bad Words

31 May 1815

1778

1 articles

Kenneth Roy
Gerry Hassan
David Torrance
Walter…

Kenneth Roy
Gerry Hassan
David Torrance
Walter…

15 Sep 1778

1651

1 articles

He Invented a Language

He Invented a Language

3 Sep 1651

1607

1 articles

A Search Too Late

A Search Too Late

4 Feb 1607