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Tag Archives: Scottish Government
Night At The Parliament
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
Posted in Editorial Comment, Food, Drink and Bevvy, Music, Politics, Scotland, Writing
Tagged and Bevvy, book, clothes, Danny De Vito, drink, education, Fiona Hyslop, Food, Drink and Bevvy, Garden Lobby, Gurjit Singh, Holyrood, Ian Rankin, Jack McConnell, novel, NUS, Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, Shopping
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Progress But At A Price
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
Posted in Day Job, Edinburgh, Editorial Comment, Publishing and Marketing, Scotland, Writing
Tagged Books, Editing, Fiction, Holyrood, novellas, novels, Publishing and Marketing, Scotland, Scottish Government, Writing
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No Hope for a Scottish Academy of Literature
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 →