Catriona Begg

Catriona Begg is a Scottish legal affairs correspondent who writes on justice, human rights, and constitutional law. A former solicitor who practised in Edinburgh for a decade, she brings professional expertise to her coverage of Scotland's legal system.

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Articles by Catriona Begg

Knives and Fear in an Edinburgh Car Park
Edinburgh

Knives and Fear in an Edinburgh Car Park

An incident involving a gang brandishing knives in an Edinburgh Asda car park raises serious questions about public safety and the state of our communities. I worry about what this means for Scotland.

6 Apr 2026