Douglas Marr

Douglas Marr is a Scottish journalist and educationist who was a long-standing columnist for the Herald, contributing regular commentary on education and public affairs from 1987 to 2012. His writing for the Scottish Review reflected his deep knowledge of Scottish education policy, school governance, and the broader social issues affecting Scotland's communities. He is regarded as one of Scotland's most informed voices on educational matters.

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Articles by Douglas Marr

Culture

Kenneth Roy Walter Humes Alf Baird Douglas…

Kenneth Roy Walter Humes Alf Baird Douglas Marr Islay McLeod Michael Gregson The Cafe Christopher Harvie Gerard Rochford Kenneth Roy Brian Fitzpatrick Bob Cant Govan. Photograph by Islay McLeod Change…

30 May 2015
Politics

Scottish Review : Douglas Wood

News from the dunghill Douglas Marr The rest, as they say, is history. The proposal was approved on the casting vote of the Lord Provost. At the end of the…

24 Jul 2011
News

Frazer Lethardy

Transform every death into a birth Rear Window Jock Gallagher on brollies The Cafe Frazer Lethardy SR Extra Are artists and writers now merely slaves to a corporate logo? Click…

5 Jun 2011
Culture

Scottish Review : Douglas Marr

Douglas Marr Civic vandalism During a recent visit to central Budapest I was impressed by the sensitive reconstruction of the city that is taking account of its history, culture and…

25 Oct 2010
Politics

Scottish Review : Douglas Marr

I was mugged Douglas Marr I’ve never been mugged, until last week that is. I now feel that I am the political equivalent of the innocent who walks through Soho…

22 May 2010

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