No-one should underestimate the importance of the planning appeal process. Appeals consider and determine some of the most contentious and, indeed, some of the most important developments so far as the Scottish economy is concerned. Unfortunately, it is a system with flaws and we really need to have an open and frank debate about where improvements could and should be made.

‘I understand the SNP. It’s not really a political party, it’s an evangelical faith-based cult. It believes entirely in independence and almost nothing else.’

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While political focus in the last week has naturally been given over to the Prime Minister’s reshuffle there have been other political developments that should not be ignored, for they suggest that Scottish unionists are beginning to get their act together and at last go on the offensive.

Another action-packed weekend of Scottish football has passed with Celtic still sitting pretty at the top.

Celtic boss Neil Lennon reckons defender Kristoffer Ajer is undervalued.

Neil Lennon hailed the “solidarity” shown by his Celtic players to secure victory against Aberdeen in what he felt was the toughest test the champions have faced this season.