Opinions

I hope readers have had an enjoyable break over Easter. Lighter nights and the sight of lambs across the countryside, herald the arrival of spring and renewal...

Much has happened since my previous column but in some ways things have not changed! We have a new First Minister and I congratulate Humza Yousaf on winning the...

Much has happened since my previous column but in some ways things have not changed! We have a new First Minister and I congratulate Humza Yousaf on winning the...

Much has happened since my previous column but in some ways things have not changed! We have a new First Minister and I congratulate Humza Yousaf on winning the...

Throughout the consultation on the Scottish Government’s plans for Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) I have engaged with the fishing industry on their...

As usual a mixture of welcome and disappointing news over the last couple of weeks. Firstly, I was delighted that, in his Budget Speech, the Chancellor...

As usual a mixture of welcome and disappointing news over the last couple of weeks. Firstly, I was delighted that, in his Budget Speech, the Chancellor...

In my previous column, I addressed the need for safety improvements on the A947 from Banff to Aberdeen. Since then, the road has been closed three separate...

In my continuing engagement with the Scottish fishing industry, one subject that keeps coming up is that of ‘spatial squeeze.’ The concept of spatial squeeze...