In the footsteps of my fatherThis article was first published in the Scottish Daily Mail 13 April, 2019Mar 18Mar 18
Charter for kidnappers that allowed my wife to abduct my childrenIncredibly, Scots law says this ISN’T a crime. Now this caring father, who fears he may never see his son and daughter again, is fighting…Sep 14, 2022Sep 14, 2022
I was 12 when Nazi thugs sent a picture of mum tied up with guns at her headHis father was Britain’s first Muslim MP and as a child, Anas Sarwar witnessed sickening racism. Now he’s vying for the Scottish Labour…Feb 13, 2021Feb 13, 2021
Through a mouse… my virtual Burns NightThis article was first published in the Scottish Daily Mail, 23 January 2021Jan 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021
A rewilding dream… or just howling at the moon?Their fearsome cries last echoed in Scotland’s glens more than 200 years ago. Now, despite furious opposition, there’s growing support for…Oct 30, 2020Oct 30, 2020
A Burning InjusticeFor two centuries, Scotland was gripped by a terrifying witch craze — and more than 2,500 innocent women were put to death. Now the fate…Oct 2, 2020Oct 2, 2020
Christmas without DadTHE other night I sat by the fire, Christmas banality blaring on the box, and wrapped this year’s presents.Dec 21, 2019Dec 21, 2019
Lonely tragedy after long life of quiet kindnessI ALMOST missed it. It had been a long day, and I could easily have scrolled past the notice on my Facebook feed.Dec 12, 2019Dec 12, 2019
Quiet genius who was never afraid to turn down the heatThis article was originally published in the Scottish Daily Mail, 23 January 2019Jan 28, 2019Jan 28, 2019