Category: Culture

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I Enjoyed Andrew Hook’s Review of Landmarks

I enjoyed Andrew Hook’s review of Landmarks: Hugh MacDiarmid: The Brownsbank Years. I’m from Biggar myself, and my long conversation with ‘MacDiarmid’ began in 1977 when, as a daft wee…

19 February 2026 ·
Culture

In the Wake of the #MeToo Movement

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, the issue of consent rolled off the tongues of many a campaigner when discussing the interpersonal sexual relations, usually between men and women,…

19 February 2026 ·
Culture

Back in April of Last Year

Back in April of last year, I wrote an article for the Scottish Review about the Adverse Childhood Experiences ‘movement’ (ACEs) and how the ACE ‘movement’ had failed to address…

19 February 2026 ·
The Cafe

How was Your Halloween

How was your Halloween? Mine was quiet. So quiet it scarcely existed. I’d prepared the usual bowl with chocolates and fruit. But there was no knock on the door, no…

19 February 2026 ·