Editorial Standards
Our Standards
Scottish Review has published independent commentary on Scottish life since 1995. This page explains how we work.
Editorial Independence
Scottish Review is not affiliated with any political party, media group, or corporate interest. Our contributors write what they believe, not what anyone pays them to say. That principle was established by founding editor Kenneth Roy and it has not changed.
We publish opinion, analysis, and reviews across politics, culture, sport, entertainment, food, and more. Contributors are chosen for their knowledge and their willingness to say something worth reading.
How We Work
Most articles on Scottish Review are commissioned by our editorial team or pitched by contributors. Every piece is reviewed before publication for accuracy, fairness, and clarity.
- Opinion and analysis are clearly labelled as such. We do not pretend that commentary is objective reporting.
- Reviews are based on first-hand experience, whether the subject is a restaurant, a book, a theatre production, or an online service.
- News coverage is sourced and verified. Where we cannot confirm something, we say so.
Corrections
If we publish something that is factually wrong, we correct it. Corrections are made directly in the article. If you spot an error, contact us at admin@scottishreview.net and we will investigate promptly.
Our Contributors
Scottish Review is written by a small editorial team based across Scotland, supported by an archive of over 3,000 articles from more than 250 contributors who wrote for the publication between 1995 and 2024.
Current contributors and their areas of focus are listed on our about page. Each writer brings genuine experience in their subject: our political commentator covered Holyrood from devolution onwards, our food writer was raised in the Highlands, our legal contributor is a qualified solicitor.
Our History
Scottish Review was established in January 1995 as an independent quarterly journal. It was published by the Institute of Contemporary Scotland (ICS), a Scottish registered charity (SC030680), and went fully online in 2008. Under Kenneth Roy’s editorship, it became one of Scotland’s most respected independent voices on public life.
The Guardian, The Conversation, Wikipedia, the University of Strathclyde, and The Spectator are among the publications and institutions that have cited our work.
In 2025, Scottish Review entered a new chapter under new ownership, broadening its scope while preserving the editorial independence that defined the original publication.
Affiliate Content
Some articles on Scottish Review, particularly in our Entertainment section, contain affiliate links to third party services. Where this is the case, it is disclosed on the relevant page. Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial decisions or the content of our articles. Full details are on our legal page.