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Humza Yousaf declarednote-0 that if he hadn’t been invited to the Coronation it is unlikely he would have watched the event on television.

Lies, damned lies and statistics could well describe Fraser Grant’snote-0 diatribe against the benefits of the Union (Letters, 4 May). In his book, everything is Westminster's faultnote-1 and long-suffering Scotland is short-changed by the Unionnote-2.

In light of feedback letter writer Tim Flinn says he has received relating to negative comments he made regarding certain farming practices, it is hard to tell if he is playing the role of devil’s advocate or a belatedly enlightened environmentalist (Letters, 1 May).

Orlando Pirates have recently experienced serious injuries to key players as a result of poor officiating during their games.

Making Scotland rich depends on us. Buy Scottish products, use Scottish firms, holiday in Scotland. If we all do it we will put money where it is needed – in Scottish pockets.

The Scotsman reports that Angus Robertson is “furious” with the Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, for trying to “reduce Scotland to ‘the status of a mere administrative unit’ ” (1 May).

Alexander McKay should be careful what he wishes for (Letters, April 29). During the last non-SNP Holyrood administration, Labour increased council tax in Edinburgh by 60 percent due to the lack of central government support.

It is not a surprise that the Picts have been found to be a long-established people in Scotland (Scotsman, 28 April).

The present plans to reform our criminal law system are unlikely to remedy the flaws, perceived or imagined, of the present system.

The politicians are again speaking from both sides of their mouths.