Columnists

The Yes campaign was delighted with the change of opinion since 2014 shown in the poll

Independence 'not in the bag' despite record poll Columnists

A simple reason why people work when they're sick: Tory policies –Joyce McMillan Columnists

Why Christmas is cancelled this year for me –  Ayesha Hazarika Columnists

Fuel poverty an overlooked outcome of Covid crisis – Gina Davidson Columnists

The NHS made me feel like royalty as they saved my life – Susan Morrison Columnists

Why Abba's amazing music is a bit like the Tardis from Dr Who – Jim Duffy Columnists

Latest railway family's squabble exposes tensions within – Alastair Dalton Columnists

Saltire Awards' cancellation feels like fate is having a laugh – Laura Waddell Columnists

How to guard against dangerous Black Friday scams – Daryl McKelvie-Whyte Columnists

Diego Maradona was a divine footballer and a drugs cheat – Scotsman comment Columnists

It’s time we took care of our carers - Marion Ritchie Columnists

Brexit Britain's global reputation is diminished once again – Scotsman comment Columnists

How MSPs could be about to make Scottish pubs' situation worse – Belhaven Columnists

NHS nearly buckled under first Covid wave. Second one is tough – Lewis Morrison Columnists

We can use Covid recovery to redraw map of health inequality – Carnegie Trust UK Columnists

Brexit delusions will leave UK a diminished land – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

SNP leadership must remember it's a democratic party – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

A musical instrument can be a friend for life – Scotsman comment Columnists

Rangers affair raises serious questions for Lord Advocate – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Blackford taught a lesson he should not forget – Scotsman comment Columnists

Colleges provide a lifeline to thousands of young people  - Jackie Galbraith Columnists

How do we build an economy that provides the basics of life for everyone? - Dunc... Columnists

With Brexit looming Scotland's food and drink industry needs clarity, support an... Columnists

Scottish publishing snatches defeat from the jaws of victory – Brian Ferguson Columnists

How the Scottish Tories aim to put a stop to 'SNP power grab' – Murdo Fraser Columnists

Hamish MacInnes was a giant among men and mountains – Martyn McLaughlin Columnists

Why we should all try to be more like Hamish MacInnes – Scotsman comment Columnists

Scottish government must take bold action on climate change – Fabrice Leveque Columnists

Why Covid vaccine conspiracy theories pose a real threat – Alex Cole-Hamilton Columnists

Covid questions reveal the uncertain nature of science – Professor Eleanor Riley Columnists

Why vaccine nationalism is dangerously counter-productive – Scotsman comment Columnists

Why Robbie Williams' new Christmas song is the worst ever – Aidan Smith Columnists

Trump's challenge to US democracy is a warning to Scotland – Angus Robertson Columnists

Covid vaccine plans face more problems than conspiracy theorists – Alice Street Columnists

Tories can’t tell voters what 2021 election issues are – Ian Swanson Columnists

Why Scotland must move closer to the Arctic – Michael Russell Columnists

Our background only tells one side of the story - Claudia Cavalluzzo Columnists

We need to ensure that railways really deliver for freight - Maggie Simpson OBE Columnists

Why free bus travel for all is a good idea – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

How can Boris Johnson spending billions on defence be justified? Lesley Riddoch Columnists

Devolution has been a disaster, and here are the reasons why - Brian Monteith Columnists

Collective pardons are not as straightforward as they seem - Andrew Stevenson Columnists

Sorry, Jeane Freeman but this is not the assurance we were given - comment Columnists

Euan McColm: Politicians not being guided by science on school policy Columnists

We must embrace new ideas to increase election turnout – Scotsman comment Columnists

Review into social care must be centred on individuals - Nick Ward Columnists

It is not just about being handed a healthy baby - Caroline Hollins-Martin Columnists

Johnson fails to live up to his own fine words on bullying – Scotsman comment Columnists

Scandinavian unemployment suggest it's wise to stick with UK – John McLellan Columnists

Indyref merry-go-round is real 'disaster' of Scottish devolution – Brian Wilson Columnists

After Covid crisis abates, UK must take federalism seriously – Christine Jardine Columnists

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Labour must learn from its latest election humiliations – Brian Wilson Columnists

Why not give traffic wardens the festive season off? – Stephen Jardine Columnists

The Great Christmas Dilemma has no easy answers – Kirsty Strickland Columnists

How the so-called 'Yorkshire Ripper' case revolutionised policing – Tom Wood Columnists

Why UK girl who joined Isis should be allowed to return to the UK – Paul Arnell Columnists

How the SNP plans to exploit Boris Johnson's unpopularity – Susan Dalgety Columnists

Emergency services should get mental health support they need – Scotsman comment Columnists

How cycling is more likely to save your life, than end it – Scotsman comment Columnists

Johnson's lack of concern for devolved nations may end Union – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Why we need to be especially wary of bad social-distancers – Alastair Dalton Columnists

How Trump threatened not to pay me and cowered in fear of lasers – Joe Goldblatt Columnists

Why I'm still wearing a facemask even though I detest it – Jim Duffy Columnists

Why Scotland should take a holistic approach to countering Covid – Lubna Kerr Columnists

Don’t forget the nuts and bolts if you're planning a new business - Alan Gilfill... Columnists

Future planning taking on added urgency for many in farming community - Andrew L... Columnists

We all have a role to play in booming Scottish tech sector - David Anderson Columnists

Scotsmen must learn to talk about their feelings - Colin Leslie Columnists

Casinos are a safer bet than most, so why have we been forced to close? - Iain G... Columnists

How Scotland could end the need for food banks – Trussell Trust Columnists

Sturgeon must publish Covid second wave forecasts – Scotsman comment Columnists

After months of Covid, grandparents will dote at Christmas – Scotsman comment Columnists

Devolution has been a 'disaster' for Scottish Labour – John McLellan Columnists

Humans are making many species as 'dead as a dodo' – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

Why federalism is no longer an alternative to independence – Kenny MacAskill Columnists