Why Scottish Theatre Deserves More Than Leftovers
I’ve been going to the theatre in Scotland for most of my adult life, and I’ve seen some extraordinary work. The Traverse in Edinburgh, the…
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In Last Sunday’s London Marathon
In last Sunday’s London Marathon, one runner took pity on another and helped him over…
I still rub my eyes in disbelief when I read the…
I still rub my eyes in disbelief when I read the numbers of British casualties…
Some folk couldn’t even wait to hear the result of…
Some folk couldn’t even wait to hear the result of the referendum before they started…
If you’ve ever wondered how to say ‘It wisnae me’…
If you’ve ever wondered how to say ‘It wisnae me’ in Spanish, you need wonder…
Federico Garcia Lorca is Best Known in the English
Federico Garcia Lorca is best known in the English-speaking world as the author of plays…
The complexity of the current refugee crisis is…
The complexity of the current refugee crisis is enormous; while wars are raging in many…
I Used to Be a Christian
I used to be a Christian. I now call myself a humanist but I grew…
On 1 March I cheered with joy as a result of a…
On 1 March I cheered with joy as a result of a decision made by…
Poverty is an Anomaly to Rich People
Poverty is an anomaly to rich people. It is very difficult to make out why…