The Scotsman
Published Date: 05 November 2009
By Jenny Fyall

IT is a forest lodge, custom-built to the highest Scandinavian standards, in a stunning loch-side location.




The idyllic family home, built entirely from local materials, meets top eco standards. It boasts a private entrance, a drying area and cosy sleeping quarters.

But this desirable residence will never go on the market – even if th… Continue

I will never understand the public's obsession with so called celebrities. Over the past few years there has been a rash of "reality shows" featuring rich and famous (and not-so-famous people).
One of the first reality shows to be thrust upon us was the Osbournes. Ozzy Osbourne made his name as the lead singer with the heavy metal band Black Sabbath from whom he was apparently fired because of his drug and alcohol addictions.
The Osbournes Show was vulgar and vile. The "stars" of this show make… Continue

I was overjoyed to read a news report yesterday which told how a couple of drunken yobs attacked two cross-dressing males who turned out to be cage fighters in drag! The yobs were very swiftly given their just desserts by the two cage fighters and were later arrested and charged.

You might well ask yourself why any incident of violence would bring such joy to someone who will normally go to great lengths to avoid violence. The short answer is: I despise yobs.
Perhaps I should explain my reasons… Continue