Scottish Roundup

There was strike on Wednesday – and for many people the most pressing outcome was a day of childcare troubles and more evidence that Jeremy Clarkson is a pillock, if that were needed.

But the bloggers were troubled. Caron takes a look at the attitude to those on strike, and those at work. Nic Prigg does an eloquent job of explaining the position of fence sitter.

Meanwhile, drawing attention to the creeping sense of outrage the cuts are causing, Clinically Fed Up leads us to a new blog for the frothers (those frothing mad at it all) and as she says she’ll follow with interest “just in case the Independence referendum doesn’t go the way I want and I have to live with Westminster rule for another generation”.

At Bella Caledonia (recently included in The List’s Best Scottish Websites) , Andy Wightman ponders what will happen to the land under independence.

On current affairs told differently, Haunted by Music recounts the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes in ballad form.

Susan K Mann has also found a new way of telling stories, but, for her, social stories are helping her family.

Tartan and Turmeric is all stories too – her second novel launched this week. It’s set in Glasgow and Mumbai and looks at the business of medical tourism.

About a City is on a quest for a book, The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist. Can you help?

One of my favourite stories this week was of something found… an old car reunited with its owner and given a new life.

And on the subject of blogging – Miss Smidge takes a moment to look at how much has changed – and stayed the same – during the life of her blog.

Meanwhile, there’s a blogging pledge at All Things Cuteable. It might be enjoyed by all those who find that the blogosphere can be a little intense occasionally.

This week’s photo comes from Scotland in the Gloaming.