Jamie Crawford

Jamie Crawford is a Scottish sports journalist based in Edinburgh who covers football, rugby, and athletics for various publications. A lifelong Hearts supporter with a weakness for optimism, he brings passion and perspective to his coverage of Scottish sport.

90 articles

Articles by Jamie Crawford

Ministers reject Loch Lomond resort development
Environment

Ministers reject Loch Lomond resort development

Scottish Ministers have rejected a controversial £40 million tourist resort proposed for Loch Lomond, overturning a previous recommendation for approval following significant public opposition and environmental concerns.

9 Apr 2026
Student's Stand for Safety in Aberdeen
Opinion

Student’s Stand for Safety in Aberdeen

A student in Aberdeen won an unfair dismissal case after raising serious food safety concerns at a Pizza Hut, highlighting the bravery needed to speak up against corporate negligence.

9 Apr 2026
River City and the Soul of Scottish Television
Edinburgh

River City and the Soul of Scottish Television

I share my opinion on the Scottish Government’s demands for more “authentically Scottish” shows after River City’s cancellation, questioning what that means and the impact on our cultural identity.

9 Apr 2026
Glasgow Man Re-arrested Hours After Early Prison Release
Glasgow

Glasgow Man Re-arrested Hours After Early Prison Release

A Glasgow man was re-arrested within 24 hours of his early prison release last year, following erratic behaviour and attempted assaults on police officers. He received an 18-month supervision order with mental health support and a six-month electronic tag.

8 Apr 2026
Glasgow's Budget: A City Under Pressure
Glasgow

Glasgow’s Budget: A City Under Pressure

Glasgow’s latest budget reveals a city under immense financial strain, with a significant council tax hike and a borrowing plan for a £56m homelessness bill, largely due to UK asylum policy failures.

8 Apr 2026