Donald Anderson

They have jumped the gun. I'm sure on reflection they will regret they have done it.

They have jumped the gun. I'm sure on reflection they will regret they have done it.

Edinburgh has had a huge increase in out-of-town shopping in recent years and we have to decide whether we have read more

Edinburgh has had a huge increase in out-of-town shopping in recent years and we have to decide whether we have reached the point where it's unsustainable.

We felt we had been badly let down by Historic Scotland. They were concerned about catering for visitors to the read more

We felt we had been badly let down by Historic Scotland. They were concerned about catering for visitors to the castle and some health-and-safety issues, but suggestions were made to resolve these and with a bit of goodwill and better joint working it could have happened. At the time, I don't think there was a meaningful attempt to do so but we need to ensure that these concerts happen next year.

As well as providing a more appropriate and reliable service than the loco-hauled trains that have recently worked the route, read more

As well as providing a more appropriate and reliable service than the loco-hauled trains that have recently worked the route, [the trains] will benefit from a refurbishment over the next 12 months to increase the number of seats and provide a more comfortable environment.

It may appear a low-level crime, but it's the kind of crime that seriously affects the lives of people in read more

It may appear a low-level crime, but it's the kind of crime that seriously affects the lives of people in Edinburgh.