Alan Young

Edinburgh

Editor at The Scotsman

Editor at Scotland on Sunday

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Articles

Spending review: Actions speak louder and clarity for Acorn is now vital

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Alan Young

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Spending review: Actions speak louder and clarity for Acorn is now vital

2 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Alan Young

The challenge for Labour, north and south of the Border, is to make good on the promises There was much to cheer in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review, even if it does come with the threat of pain in the Autumn Budget to pay for it. For Scotland, investments were reeled off from the Dispatch box including the headline-grabbing increase in the Block Grant (the SNP, of course, immediately questioned why it was not higher).
NHS in Scotland is on the critical list but all hope is not lost

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Alan Young

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NHS in Scotland is on the critical list but all hope is not lost

2 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Alan Young

Today, The Scotsman publishes an open letter from a group of leading Scottish health professionals. Their message is simple – reform of healthcare in Scotland is urgent and critical. This is not a radical message perhaps, but the time to have a proper, candid conversation about the future is fast running out.
Will the Human Touch Become the Ultimate Hotel Luxury in an Automated World?

2 months ago | hospitalitynet.org | Alan Young

The $50 room service hamburger wasn’t memorable for its Wagyu beef or truffle aioli. What made it extraordinary was the moment it arrived at 2 a.m., delivered to a jet-lagged executive by John, the room service attendant. With a quiet smile, John said, “I noticed you ordered this same meal during a late arrival last time.
The Scotsman is nominated for a host of honours in annual Scottish Press Awards

Mar 27, 2025 | scotsman.com | Alan Young

The oustanding work of our journalists has been recognised across several categories The Scotsman has been shortlisted for a host of honours in the prestigious Scottish Press Awards. In all, the title, along with sister publication Scotland on Sunday, received 11 nominations ahead of the glittering awards, hosted by Newsbrands Scotland, in Glasgow in May.
Police confirm body found in the search for missing woman Jenny Hastings

Sep 7, 2024 | scotsman.com | Alan Young

Police confirmed the discovery on SaturdayA body has been found in the search for missing Jenny Hastings, the wife of former Scottish rugby international Scott Hastings. Police said the body of a woman was found in the Hound Point area of South Queensferry at around 3.20pm on Saturday. "Formal identification is yet to take place but the family of missing woman Jenny Hastings has been informed,” a police statement said.
We are not equipped to deal with riots in this country , and that’s good news - Tom Wood

Aug 20, 2024 | scotsman.com | Alan Young

With years, sometimes decades between riots, specialist response cannot be justifiedNow that the dust has settled and the courts are well into the business of handing out draconian punishments, what have we learned from the great English summer riots of 2024?It remains to be seen what deterrent effect the speedy criminal justice response will have but the robust approach to online instigators is new and impressive.
Opening and closing bridge which links Scottish towns is tested for first time

Aug 15, 2024 | msn.com | Alan Young

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Opening and closing bridge which links Scottish towns is tested for first time

Aug 15, 2024 | scotsman.com | Alan Young

The bridge is due to be completed in late autumnA test of the first opening road bridge across the river Clyde has been completed, as it moves a step closer to opening to the public. The first operational test of the Renfrew Bridge, which will link its namesake town with Clydebank and Yoker, was carried out on Thursday morning by contactors at Graham, with follow-up works to continue until its official opening later this year.