Columnists

A new poll shows more than six out of ten people in Scotland who expressed a preference think it’s up to the Scottish Parliament, not Westminster, to decide whether a second independence referendum is held, writes Angus Robertson.

The closeness of the referendum vote to leave the European Union means that triumphalism by Brexiteers would be inappropriate, writes Murdo Fraser

Scotland has a particular need for migrants and politicians in London and Edinburgh must work together to ensure it is met.

In 2018, the Scottish ­Government initiated a ­public inquiry into the ­proposed development of a golf course at Coul Linkson the ­Sutherland coast.

Tucked away behind the ­rhino house at ­Edinburgh Zoo, you could walk straight past the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) WildGenes ­laboratory without ­realising the scale of frontline ­conservation work going on inside.

The daft ditties of Glasgow’s Ivor Cutler and Monty Python’s Ministry of Silly Walks might never have seen the light without the BBC, writes Aidan Smith.

The EU applies to the ‘precautionary principle’ to chemicals, banning many more than in the US, where regulators have to prove it’s unsafe before action can be taken, writes Dr Richard Dixon.

Plans to illuminate the Granton gas holder could create a beacon of hope and find a much-needed new use for an iconic structure.

We must never forget the millions of people who have died because of hatred and extremism, writes Angus Robertson.

If Scotland had Home Rule within the UK, it could allow us to make many of the changes that SNP voters want to see, writes Richard Leonard.

The decision to make Gaelic the default language in the early years of primary education on the Western Isles should be an inspiration to speakers of Scots, writes Alistair Heather.

As Democrats prepare to vote for the party’s candidate to take on Donald Trump, it is clear that they must avoid five months of disputes over personal and policy issues, writes Henry McLeish.

As he prepares to leave as a Brexit Party MEP on Friday, Brian Monteith has a warning for the Prime Minister

While we’re celebrating the legacy of world-famous Scots ­language speaker Rabbie Burns tomorrow, it’s also a time to celebrate the many firsts that have taken place for the Scots language recently, and to celebrate its bright future.

Liz Smith should be proud. The Scottish Conservatives’ education spokesperson has single-handedly propelled Gaelic to the top of Scotland’s cultural agenda with her roundly condemned snub to Scotland’s ancient language.

Different jurisdictions can lead to different outcomes, so it’s wise to check with a dual qualified lawyer, says Savita Sharma

You deserve the best possible advice when buying or selling your home, says Gillian Wright

An explosion in the scope and complexity of assignments makes additional expertise vital, says Rachel Wood

Buying clothese from charity shops is a way to avoid the problems caused by the global fast fashion industry, writes Susan Dalgety.