Transport

Infrastructure

The Map That Proves Scotland Does Not Control Scotland

30 May 2026
Scotland now hosts a layered network of military, nuclear, aviation, space, and environmental pressures. Some of it is historical and deeply woven into the landscapes of Argyll and Bute or Angus. Some of it is modern and far harder to see, moving silently through Highland territory, the Western Isles range,

Heritage

Community

When Abuse Is Not a Bruise: Older Women, Rural Scotland and the Law That Changed

31 May 2026
Scotland’s domestic abuse law now recognises coercive control, psychological abuse and patterns of behaviour that may leave no visible injury. But older women in rural and island communities can still be difficult to reach, especially when abuse is hidden inside long marriages, family homes, financial dependence, disability, distance and reputation. With Highland domestic abuse services under review and local support networks stretched across some of Scotland’s most remote communities, the question is not simply whether services exist. It is whether
Editorial Team

Editorial Team

Modern Scot focuses on clear, factual reporting and analysis of Scotland’s civic, cultural, economic and environmental life.

James Stewart

James Stewart

Reports on infrastructure, transport and local government, including planning, public services and regional development.

Lisa Bruce

Lisa Bruce

Lisa Bruce writes on Scotland’s civic, cultural and public life, with particular attention to power and the structures shaping Scotland.

John Campbell

John Campbell

Covers Scotland’s economy, industry and business environment, with particular attention to investment, trade and energy.

David McDonald

David McDonald

Writes on national and regional news across Scotland, with a focus on civic life, communities and public affairs.

Andrew Robertson

Andrew Robertson

Writes analysis on public policy and national developments, focusing on the structures and decisions shaping modern Scotland.