Tag Archives: Scottish Government

No Hope for a Scottish Academy of Literature

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: alba.org.uk Birthday wishes My dear young Mother (you owe me a fiver) had her birthday yesterday. 9th February 19-canteen saw my Mum coming into the world and yesterday she celebrated by having a nice meal out with family and … Continue reading →

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Night At The Parliament

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Colin Galbraith

I read the first four chapters of Rankin’s new novel last night, and I’ve got to say it’s brilliant – even before all the juicy stuff begins. For all those critics that say Rankin is a one-character man, they should … Continue reading →

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Progress But At A Price

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Colin Galbraith

So the Scottish Government has suddenly been told to put in proper security into the Parliament building at Holyrood, with things like man-trap doors being put forward as essential. The project is now being scoped with a view to the … Continue reading →

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