Author Archives: Iain

How did Police Scotland handle your call?

In the light of a recent tragedy, the Scottish Government has asked for feedback from the public, officers and elected representatives about how Police Scotland handles calls from the public.  It has been suggested that I highlight the survey form … Continue reading

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So, Vladimir Putin, why did you spoil Norman’s record? – column

UPDATE – Norman now hopes to reach Stornoway on Saturday We knew everything about the late Cilla Black. She was the queen of Saturday evening telly but there were a couple of people around who she mentioned but who we … Continue reading

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Blind Date

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That eagle has not landed and I am so over the moon – column

Teachers are so very different nowadays. When I was in school, they were all much of a muchness. The starchiness of the immediate post-war era was dissipating because of flower power and Marianne Faithful and, by the time I reached … Continue reading

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