First of all, there was Valentine’s Day. Audrey Birt doesn’t do the commercial side of it but her touching post shows that there’s plenty love in her house. Love was all around us in Edinburgh, too, as 1000 people gathered to march on Holyrood to tell MSPs that they wanted marriage to be open to all couples, regardless of their gender. It was a pity most MSPs were away, but I took my camera to record the event for them.

There was no time for romance at Ibrox, though. The administrators came to call over an enormous tax bill. As one of my friends said on Facebook, nobody’s talking of this as yet another example of irresponsibility with money. A lot of the media comment has been about how the club could emerge unscathed without paying their taxes. How many doctors, nurses, teachers could you get for their tax bill?  Left back in the changing room, however, talks about what Rangers means to him and wants them to be the great club of his childhood again. If you are completely bamboozled by what exactly developments mean for the club, Paul McConville, over at Random Thoughts re Scots Law, has the answer to virtually any question you could imagine. Jeff at Better Nation ponders the benefits of Celtic coming to Rangers’ rescue while Love and Garbage’s talent for painfully accurate satire is clear. Fan with a laptop questions the inaction by the sport’s governing bodies.

Love of a different sort, and loss, featured, too. Sean McP has fond memories of his best friend’s dad while a tv clip of David Cameron being interviewed in South Queensferry made me remember the Scottish blogosphere’s Andrew Reeves in the week of what would have been his 44th birthday.

The Prime Minister, of course came north to meet Alex Salmond on Thursday. I had to laugh at the SNP’s Stephen Noon’s criticism that it was all fluff with no real substance. You would think he’d never read any of the First Minister’s speeches. Bright Green Scotland finds flaws in his speech, while Nicola Prigg wants more from all the parties who don’t want independence. Free Advice for Unionists talks about identity while Lallands Peat Worrier tells us why the nitty gritty of process is so important. Meanwhile, Hughtrowsers has some theories as to why Scottish Labour is anti independence and Dispatches from Paisley wants Labour to stop carping from the sidelines.

While independence dominates the news agenda, there are, as ever, many other, arguably more important issues worthy of comment. The Burd saw worrying trends for women in this week’s unemployment figures and the Shoogly Peg delves deeper into the budgets on offer for Glasgow, asking whether the SNP has damaged its vote there. Michael Forsyth’s comments on Scottish education put him in line for a skelping. Kelvin Holdsworth wasn’t too impressed with the Queen’s comments about the Church of England. Autistic Dad is conflicted by reports that people with Autism can recover as they get older. Brian Pope takes on Donald Trump over wind farms.

Abyssinia, Henry sends a harrowing report from a protest at the Syrian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

In a Bun Dance writes about a trip to Scotland’s creepiest building. You may want to read that one from behind a pillow. She also writes of her astonishment at being expected to mind that her son had been dressing up in a pink tutu.

On my last Roundup, I asked if anyone could help Is there a Plan B on her quest to find the perfect flapjack. It now seems that she has found it by means of oats harvested at moonlight by fairies, perhaps.

And finally, we offer congratulations to Islay Blog on their 200th Roundup.

As ever, the secret of a good Roundup is receiving nominations from lots of different people, so thanks to everyone who has contributed this week. If there’s a post that you think should be included for next week, tweet us at @scottishroundup, fill in the nomination form on the right of this page or e-mail us at scottishroundup@gmail.com.

Chris Huhne has yet to face the courts, innocent until proven guilty and all that, but he’s already paid a huge price. A Scottish Liberal looks at what his resignation means for the Liberal Democrats.

I wrote that the gagging order on Tommy Sheridan on him being sent to complete his sentence at home was a punishment too far.

Moving on, Jonathan Kent at Bright Green talks about his university days in a Green pressure group with new Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey.

The Burd warns us that we really should be paying more attention to the Budget that’s sweeping its way through Holyrood with precious little scrutiny.

It’s been National Library Day this week, so Bear Bahoochie tells us about a day in her life. I want her job. Also with a literary theme, Islay Blog writes about the new book festival on Colonsay. Tory Hoose argues that Scotland’s national bard was a unionist Eurosceptic while The Landlocked Seal muses on celestial independence.

Tuesday saw a glittering and packed reception at Holyrood run by the Equality Network and the Equal Marriage Campaign.  Kelvin reports on the night’s speeches and the growing consensus for change.

Letters from your mum reflects on what life was like before smartphones. How did we ever cope?

How to feel a right tit is the title of In a Bun Dance’s post about the importance of being breast aware. Read it – it could save your life.

Do you have the knowledge that could save Is there a Plan B’s flapjacks? Sticking with food, My Monkfish points to some retro pictures that those of us of a certain age will love.

If you didn’t see it earlier this week, have a read of Ellen’s post telling you how you can help Scottish Roundup improve and expand.

I couldn’t let the week in which The Simpsons character Groundskeeper Willie was revealed to be a son of Kirkwall go by without a mention, but the blogosphere has been very quiet on the subject. It’s left to the Orcadian to report local MSP Liam McArthur’s efforts to make sure false claims to Willie are eradicated.  My view – if Linlithgow can honour Scotty from Star Trek, then Orkney should take full advantage of their fictional son.

And, finally, while we are all snuggled up by our fires during the cold snap, Mountain and Sea Scotland went on a 3 day kayaking trip this week and took some lovely photos.

Now we move on to the eclectic mix of excellent posts from the Scottish blogosphere this week. If a favourite post of yours hasn’t appeared, and you haven’t nominated it, make sure you do next week. Our small team can’t possibly see everything and we need you to help make the site as wide ranging as possible. Send us your nominations via the form on the right, by tweeting @scottishroundup or e-mailing scottishroundup@gmail.com.

I use the word robust a lot. This will probably annoy Mike Ritchie, who wonders if words as well as frocks are subject to fashion.

Talking of communication, Doug Daniel, writing at Better Nation, says he wants unionists to provide some positive arguments for the union.

John Curtice has been suggesting to an Australian website that their PM follow Alex Salmond’s example.

Tory Hoose has been brimming with information on the candidates standing for Scottish leader.

Duncan Hothersall, writing at Labour Hame, lays down some rules of engagement for the forthcoming equal marriage debate.

Last Year’s Girl will not sit down and she will not shut up in the face of threats and aggressive late night drunken language.

Lallands Peat Worrier is very worried – about the consequences for freedom of speech if the SNP Government’s anti-sectarian legislation goes ahead.

Love and Garbage reports on the scandal that Snow White could not name all of the dwarves…

In a completely unrelated post, A Scottish Liberal looks at the internal conflicts of Ed Milliband.

Avizandum Times has a comprehensive article which informs of us our rights to information, written for Right to Know Day.

Onto environmental matters now – and if you never thought a van could be powered by wind, Scottish Renewables Blog sets you straight.

Rookie Oven invites all with an interest in techie business to a meeting tomorrow – and there’s free pizza!

Wulf Kurtoglu asks why adults are reading kids’ fiction.

Tony Boaks promotes his new play, Borderline Brilliant, with an insight into its recording.

Everyone I ever kissed has decided not to tell for the foreseeable future, but will continue to write at Abyssinia, Henry.

In a Bun Dance explores the art of being ladylike.

Evee has some beautiful photographs of wild flowers taken on a visit to Doune.

Roundup congratulates Is there a plan B? for winning the Best Pregnancy Blog of 2011 award at the Mum And Dad blog awards.

Misssy M’s children’s Granda is a zombie, don’t you know?

Sticking with film, Paul Edie has a unique insight on Friday’s Hollywood film shoot at the City Chambers in Edinburgh.

And, finally, Westcoastings’ Eve spent the night alone on a remote beach. From wine to otters to laughter, this is her story.

Keep those nominations coming in – I hope that you enjoy reading this as much as I have enjoyed compiling it.

Do you ever wonder why we never ever include a certain blog?

That’s because in all likelihood nobody has ever told us about it. Our small and perfectly formed team here at Roundup can’t possibly even scratch the surface of the thousands of posts produced by talented Scottish bloggers every week.

Why not volunteer to edit one week? If you’re feeling nervous, don’t worry. We’ll hold your hand through it. We have a very helpful guide for editors that we send you that tells you everything you need to know. Then on a Friday and Saturday we send you nominations that have come in via Twitter or via the website or via e-mail. You add in some of your own from your own reading and weave them into a blog post for Sunday’s Roundup. When you write it is up to you. Some people do it on Saturday late afternoon or evening, others get up with the lark on a Sunday and do it then. I’ve done both. Generally we like it to appear around 10 or 11 on a Sunday morning.

This strange “we” to whom I refer is our team of admin editors. They are the people who do the hand holding and set up the rota for editors and pass on the nominations. We also run the Twitter account and do the various things that need to be done to keep the site alive. It takes around 1-2 hours per week, I’d say.

So, we’re now in the process of drawing up the rota for editors until Christmas. If you want to have a go, you would be more than welcome. Drop us an e-mail to scottishroundup@gmail.com and let me know which weekends would work for you. And if you have done it before, feel free to volunteer again.

I’m concerned that we don’t do as much proper culture as once we did, so if that’s your speciality let us know.

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Yeah, ok, bye recounts an intense, stressful but ultimately rewarding 3 month renovation of an old Borders tower.

Scottish Mum Blog tells her story of the pursuit of a happy family, over two posts

Paul Kavanagh at Newsnet Scotland reckons there’s not much happiness for Ed Miliband or Scottish Labour ahead.

Craig Murray argues that Scottish independence would offer a chance for a genuine realignment of politics in England.

Rookie Oven recounts a worthwhile day spent at a business start up event in Edinburgh.

Contently Managed looks at the row between Liverpool City Council and the press and suggests that genuine engagement is actually what’s needed.

Kirknewton has been enjoying the success of a food waste trial.

Absolvitor takes a look at the rules on conflict of interest as it relates to the case involving Rangers FC.

Nicola Prigg talks of the need to ensure children’s happiness by teaching them about how to respect people in their online lives.

And, finally, The 21st Floor pours cold water on the idea that Nessie has been spotted. However, if it’s animals you want to see, head to Edinburgh where crocodiles, orangutans, elephants and hornbills are taking over the city. I spent a very happy afternoon with my family tracking them down.