I enjoyed talking to Andrew Smith, the chairman of the Scottish Football Supporters Association, about his childhood in Inverness and what should be done to improve the game. There's also a mention for his wee sister, the acclaimed author Ali Smith! pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/67768…

Accompanying Moira as she unveils a plaque in a community facility in Strichen which Alex helped restore.

A pleesure tae be pairt o the Doric Film Festival Team - a graan day on Friday Robert Gordon University (RGU) celebratin sax bonnie years o filmmakkin, fun an heeze up o e leid an culture o e noreast. Doric Film Festival

I enjoyed talking to Northsound breakfast presenter Jeff Diack about working with Lauren Mitchell, driving a charity bus to the Ukrainian border, and his new role as a funeral celebrant. A case of moving from the morning show to the graveyard shift! pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/677976…

Sick of the warmongering. Ordinary people want peace, not wars. The independence movement must hold firm to its values — Bairns not Bombs was never just a slogan. It’s a stand against endless conflict

The School for Young Leaders in North Macedonia has introduced an award in memory of Alex Salmond. The award was announced by former President of North Macedonia, Dr Gjorge Ivanov 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇲🇰 👉 albaparty.org/alexs_legacy_f…

I’ll never forget that I was there when Nelson Mandela gave Francois Pienaar the Rugby World Cup 30 years ago in Johannesburg. This was one of those afternoons where it was a joy to watch sport lift a nation! pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/past-times/…

Can you observe Knopfler's incredible humbleness in this performance? He's acting like that song is not written by himself and he just enjoys the legends. The video you'll watch is a special one. Not only for you bot also for Mark Knopfler. Atkins was a great influence on

Built on the Clyde

Some families do so much terrific work to help others. I talked to brothers Mat and Jonny Northcroft and their cousing Myles Edwards about their involvement in a gruelling cycle event "Beat the Sun". They are an inspirational trio! Myles Edwards pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6…

Lewis Grassic Gibbon, the author of “Sunset Song”, was inspired by places such as Arburtnott Church and he is buried in its graveyard. Now, efforts are growing to save the building, which is being sold by the Church of Scotland! pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/678871…

Yet again Scotlands needs ignored. It’s ever been thus. To avoid deindustrialisation and the devastation of communities we require independence

Why can't Scotland be like Portugal if it wants to be? #ScottishIndependence

🎥 NEW VIDEO fae ALBA Aberdeen! Campaigning at Wallace Statue in Aberdeen. Charlie Abel & Gavin Bain lay out the case for #MaxTheYes — Alba’s strategy to make #Holyrood2026 a de facto independence referendum. If indy parties win a majority via Max the Yes strategy, together we

The gravestone for Alex Salmond in Strichen. Whatever your beliefs, he was a formidable politician!

Happy 60th birthday to Dame Evelyn Glennie, one of the most inspirational figures of her generation and a champion for the power of music to transform lives for the better. I really enjoyed talking to her! pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5…

My letter to UK Gov Minister Steve Reed asking him to retract his false statements about the condition of water in Scotland. IWC was able to report we’re in a much better position than rUk with 87% “high” or “good” status. Public ownership works. scottishgov-newsroom.prgloo.com/correspondence…

The figures are SEPAs. For info here is the Independent Water Commission’s report with their analysis of our model assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687dfcc4…

#CitizenJournalists please give this as many reposts as you can . There is only one of me and so your action to RP speaks louder than my one voice and ensures #AllScotsKnow. Thank you all

🚜 ALBA at the Turra Show — #MaxTheYes & standing strong with Scotland’s farmers! Independence means: ✅ Direct support for our rural communities ✅ Protection for Scottish produce ✅ A future in our hands 💙 Drop a 🚜 if you agree! #AlbaParty #TurraShow #YesScotland