A fascinating and honest snapshot of Kirkcaldy -- good and bad -- from 40 years ago. Read full article
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Archive — 2015
F1 in 2015: A dull season with one bright spark and three enigmas
It has not been an exciting season. But there were a few things that caught my attention -- and some mysteries surrounding certain drivers. Read full article
CommentBBC F1 coverage loss marks the end of a golden era. What can we expect from Channel 4?
After weeks of rumours, it was today announced that the BBC will be exiting its F1 contract three years early. The move is a blow to fans of the sport, who have benefited from a golden era of coverage. But if anyone can breathe new life into F1 it is Channel 4. Read full article
2 commentsMoved to Edinburgh
I have been fairly quiet on this blog recently, mostly because things have been pretty busy in real life. The biggest piece of news is that I have now moved to Edinburgh, and moved in with Alex. Read full article
CommentWaterstones’ decision to stop selling the Kindle says more about shops than e-readers
Waterstones say their sales of Kindles are pitiful. But why did they ever expect to sell lots of them in the first place? Read full article
CommentBack on the bike!
Five weeks on from my cycling accident, I am delighted to be back on my bike. Read full article
1 commentWeb design should be boring
The web is a less creative place than it was 20 years ago. Good. Read full article
1 commentSent sideways at Driftland UK
Last weekend I packed a spare pair of pants for a “passenger drift experience” at Driftland UK. Read full article
CommentMan down – How I injured myself in a daft cycling accident
Now that I am living and working in Edinburgh, I have decided to take up cycling. Unfortunately, I have already managed to injure myself on my bike. Read full article
5 commentsJules Bianchi
It is difficult to know for sure what Jules Bianchi would have achieved in Formula 1. We can, however, reflect on what he had already achieved. Read full article
1 commentTrip to Tiree
Our trip to Tiree was my first visit to a Hebridean island. The beautiful and quiet island reluctantly revealed its secrets over the course of the week. Read full article
CommentCharles Kennedy
We have lost one of our greatest liberal voices just when we need one the most. Read full article
2 commentsMoving on
Today I have started a new job. After over five years, I have left the University of St Andrews. I am now the web manager at SRUC in Edinburgh. Read full article
4 commentsJupiter Artland: an incredible sculpture park near Edinburgh
Jupiter Artland, which reopens for the summer this weekend, is arguably one of the area's greatest cultural assets. Read full article
CommentWhy the SNP are fairweather friends of freedom
I wish the SNP every success in their attempt to work with Conservatives to block the UK government’s snoopers’ charter. But their actions as the Scottish government show that the SNP's commitment to civil liberties only lasts while it can be used as a stick to beat “Westminster”. Read full article
CommentWhy I voted for the Liberal Democrats, and thoughts on the challenge facing liberalism in Britain
I considered tactically voting for another party. We may have wanted to give the Liberal Democrats a bloody nose. But liberalism is more important than ever. Here is why I'm preparing for the fightback. Read full article
3 commentsWhy I won’t be voting for the Conservatives
I think the Conservative-led coalition government has done a reasonable job, and I considered voting for them -- but not for long. The Conservatives are advocating the most dangerous policy of any major party. Read full article
1 commentLabour’s decline in Scotland, and why I won’t be voting for them
Labour's Scottish slump is entirely self-inflicted. And that is just part of the reason why I won't be voting for them. Read full article
1 commentWhy I won’t be voting for the SNP
From a Scottish perspective, the story of the election is undoubtedly the rise of the SNP. But I wish to resist it -- and not just because of their pursuit of independence. Read full article
1 commentInitial thoughts from Dundee West on the general election
This is the most difficult voting decision I have ever had to make. Whoever I vote for, I will be compromising on one principle or the other. Read full article
2 commentsImprove the user experience of Formula 1 live timing with this one small tweak
The new Formula1.com has brought great new live timing functionality. But the user experience could be improved. Find out how you can improve it yourself in time for the Australian Grand Prix. Read full article
2 commentsI watched the old ITV F1 title sequence and it’s even more ridiculous than you remember
The Formula 1 season starts this weekend. And whether you choose to watch the race on Sky or the BBC, there is one thing we can all agree on: thank goodness we don't have to watch it on ITV any more. Read full article
1 commentHands on with the Moto 360 Android smartwatch
I was surprised by the ways the Moto 360 disappointed me. But I am still glad I bought this smartwatch. Will others be so forgiving? Read full article
2 commentsRediscovering the radio work of Chris Morris
20 years on, the work of Chris Morris still feels far more relevant and valuable than any satire of today. Read full article
2 commentsWhen the disrupters are disrupted: What is the future for digital professionals?
Digital transformation results in the eventual destruction of digital teams. So what will that mean for those of us who work in digital? Read full article
1 commentItaly adventures part 2: Venice
Highlights from the most unique city I have ever visited. Read full article
CommentIs the Register right about Gov.uk and the Government Digital Service?
Gov.uk is the darling of the digital profession. But now it has been described as the most hated website of all time. So what's going on? Read full article
7 commentsStrategies for dealing with creative block
It's a puzzle that has haunted writers, artists and other creatives since the caveman first applied ink to a wall. Blockbox is one brilliant way to tackle difficult creative problems. Read full article
1 commentItaly adventures part 1: Rome
Alex and I took a trip to Italy for new year. Among our highlights from Rome were a visit to the Vatican City and new year's eve at the Colosseum. Read full article
4 commentsThe rise of nationalist parties and the decline of Labour
There is a global dimension to the rise of nationalism. But Labour's problems are closer to home. Read full article
1 commentWhy the wrangling over the leaders’ debates shows us the whole idea is wrong
The leaders' debate format is a bad fit for the UK's multi-party parliamentary system and risks undermining the integrity of the whole election debate. Read full article
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