“We even managed to get a photo with Nicola Sturgeon, who was insistent we got the [Save Loch Lomond] banner in, … More NICOLA SHOWS SUPPORT TO SAVE LOCH LOMOND CAMPAIGNERS

In the case of Scotland, the word ‘nationalist’ has long been used pejoratively by those who favour the Union, including the mainstream media. The fact that the party is not the Scottish Nationalist Party counts for little. The word is used deliberately as an insult; it has been weaponised. But at its simplest, nationalism is surely about belonging, and the human instinct to belong is a powerful one. … More Don Roberto and Me

The challenge will get underway in December this year with HMS Oardacious hoping to raise over £100,000.  The money will be donated to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNMC) to help develop a project supporting mental health and resilience in the Submarine Service. … More SUBMARINERS TOUGHEN UP FOR OCEAN ROWING BID

Massive congratulations and thank you from Erskine Hospital to Veteran Tom Henderson who took on the epic challenge of climbing Africa’s highest mountain to raise money for their Veterans … More MAJOR TOM’S MOUNTAIN CLIMB PAYS OFF FOR ERSKINE

Prime Minister Boris Johnston visits the Clyde Naval Base at Faslane. … More NEWS ROUND-UP

The Society of Editors said that these proposals were completely unjust, would create a two-tier system that protected only the rich and powerful, and would threaten open justice in a free society. … More TWO TIER SYSTEM OF ANONYMITY PROPOSALS CRITICISED