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BBC Scotland/iPlayer *** THERE should have been an alert beforehand: “Warning: the following programme contains scenes of Scottish politicians giggling, which some viewers might find disturbing.” Yes, it is that time in the electoral cycle again when BBC Scotland sends a comic in to do a journalist’s job. First it was Gary: Tank Commander, then Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty) came along to make the gig his own. Politicians lining up to laugh and be laughed at – it is not something you could imagine happening in England. It is rather to the credit of Scot...

Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers? We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions. What should we do with our second vote in 2021? What happens if Westminster says no to indyref2? Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversation, register under fake name...

Where is it? Why do you go there? I did all the mountains and ridges round there when I was younger: The Three Sisters, Buachaille Etive Mor and the Aonach Eagach Ridge a few times. I am a scrambler and a hillwalker, not a ropes climber – I have never quite had the courage for that. How often do you go? Every two or three years. If I am in Scotland, I try to go. Even for just a day trip. How did you discover it? Through school trips, travelling up from Edinburgh. My school had what was called "third-year projects" where you would help in the community and then on your downtime go hiki...

IT is quiet out there. Too quiet. Certainly too quiet for an election campaign. Where are the rallies, the standing room only press conferences, the famously heated debates? As with everything else this past year, Covid has left its mark on the Scottish Parliament elections. While the ways people will vote have not changed, how the campaigns are conducted and covered have been adapted to suit the times. The changed tactics could be seen last week when BBC Scotland held the first of two live televised leaders’ debates. The set looked familiar enough, with the five leaders of the larg...

Scot Squad writer, creator and narrator Joe Hullait is moving on THE creator, writer and narrator of popular BBC Scotland police comedy Scot Squad Joe Hullait has annouced he is moving on. Fans of the show will be familiar with his distinctive voiceovers on the exploits of characters such as police chief Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson, played by Jack Docherty, and long-suffering Officer Karen who has to deal with member of the public Bobby. Mr Hullait announced on social media today there was "dramatic start to transfer deadline day," and that he was moving on. Mr Hullait said:...