@jackmcara.bsky.social
Scottish grandfather hoping for a left of centre independent Scotland.
Just received Winter fuel payment from Scot gov this morning.
November 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Just received Winter fuel payment from Scot gov this morning.
I'm getting it this year from the Scottish gov. Another reason to vote for Scottish independence.
November 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I'm getting it this year from the Scottish gov. Another reason to vote for Scottish independence.
Only pensioners on benefits other than old age pension received winter fuel payments. I certainly didn't.
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Only pensioners on benefits other than old age pension received winter fuel payments. I certainly didn't.
Just read your piece in this mornings Herald. Keep the good work up.
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Just read your piece in this mornings Herald. Keep the good work up.
Winter fuel payments were not paid to most pensioners last year. Who knows what will happen this year.
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Winter fuel payments were not paid to most pensioners last year. Who knows what will happen this year.
Your right Gerry. perhaps the SFA should sue them?
November 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Your right Gerry. perhaps the SFA should sue them?
That's like me on New years day!
October 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
That's like me on New years day!
Absolutely agree. ECHR prevents bad governments doing bad things.
October 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Absolutely agree. ECHR prevents bad governments doing bad things.
Well done, Sir Michael. Some people have no sense of mickey taking.
October 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Well done, Sir Michael. Some people have no sense of mickey taking.
What about Bunty and Michael? Get your application in pronto.
October 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
What about Bunty and Michael? Get your application in pronto.
My favourite watering hole in the '60s early '70s.
October 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
My favourite watering hole in the '60s early '70s.
Just read your column in the Herald this morning, Neil, and I would like to make a point about walk-in doctor appointments. I'm 81 years old and growing up that was all we had as no one in working class neighbourhoods had a phone. It seemed to work OK as far as I can recall. Let's give it a try.
October 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Just read your column in the Herald this morning, Neil, and I would like to make a point about walk-in doctor appointments. I'm 81 years old and growing up that was all we had as no one in working class neighbourhoods had a phone. It seemed to work OK as far as I can recall. Let's give it a try.
He is right, I have been a Hearts F.C supporter for 75 years. If that's not trauma what is?
October 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
He is right, I have been a Hearts F.C supporter for 75 years. If that's not trauma what is?
Yes, every day's a school day.
October 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Yes, every day's a school day.
Whilst I don't think it necessarily causes racism, poverty may cause discontent with the two party system and thus a desire for change in the shape of Reform.
October 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Whilst I don't think it necessarily causes racism, poverty may cause discontent with the two party system and thus a desire for change in the shape of Reform.
Well said Gary!
September 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Well said Gary!
I must try and get a copy, cheers
September 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
I must try and get a copy, cheers
Great article as usual. Quick question, was the Outsider not written by Albert Camus, or am I confused again.
September 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Great article as usual. Quick question, was the Outsider not written by Albert Camus, or am I confused again.