THE XWORD

Simone Veil

Political giant of the European Union

Murrell

About the other half

Car Crash

Back in April, when Theresa May called a snap election

Wee Ginger Dug

Independence is not SNP…

THE BREXITEERS

UTOPIA Ltd, the last but one of the sparkling collaborations

Dram Fine

Sometimes books can end up costing the purchaser a great deal more than the initial price. As Tom Morton found when he acquired a copy of (iScot contributor) Rachel McCormack’s Chasing the Dram.

For God and Ulster

The Glorious Twelfth in Portadown

MSP Christina salutes ‘trailblazer’ Winnie

‘She proved it could be done and put Scotland on the map’

Time spent in Prison

THIS MONTH, we’re back on Skye, and taking you on a

What’s on August

With free entry to most exhibitions through the city

Harmless… just a flutter?

DON’T BET ON IT

A GREAT GALA but no mention of the B word

LAST month’s Durham Miners’ Gala was loud, proud and

The Orkney News

Bringing you the alternative news in Orkney

Not So Bloody Scotland

Three crime writers share a favourite place

“Like Brethern in a Commo Cause”

Thomas Muir Anniversary Lecture 2017

IScot Book Review

Rabbits are well known for being affectionate, amusing

The Rhythm Reiver

World-famous guitar innovator Preston Reed revolutionised acoustic playing techniques and inspired a generation of new talent. His new album is set to change things again; iScot visited him at home in Girvan for a sneak preview.

TRANSPORT

Must Do Better

The Locked Piano

An iScot Short Story

The Fir

I lived ma life upon a hill, above a Scottish glen

MajorBloodnok, Agony Aunt

Heed my wisdom or look like a space cadet

Heid byler

‘Heid Byler’ is a clueless crossword. The grid is filled

Is This Sexist?

Few indeed live in hope of seeing politicians wearing