Just the facts
Well, I have news for Mr Brown – both headlines were merely statements of fact. As for the inference that the purpose of the souvenir edition was somehow to gloat over or celebrate a No victory is to misunderstand the meaning of “souvenir”.
The dictionary defines souvenir as a keepsake or a memento. No mention of celebrating an event.
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Hide AdIt would be difficult to argue that the referendum was not a momentous occasion. I am sure The Scotsman would have produced a souvenir edition irrespective of the outcome.
Richard Robertson
Craigmount Brae
Edinburgh