Friends of the Scotsman

Articles published in 2023

• The Uber of the bus world can provide a vital service for rural communities. (PDF format, 45kb)
• Electric rail freight is sparking into life with a new service (PDF format, 385kb)
• Reminders of Scotland's reputaton as a ship-building nation can still be found (PDF format, 38kb)

Articles published in 2022

• Mobility hubs can remove car from journey planning. (PDF format, 100kb)
• The pocket timetable's back... in an app on your smartphone. (PDF format, 54kb)
• Business as usual not an option. (PDF format, (30kb)
• Highland canals and railways which today provide some of world's best tourist experiences. (PDF format, (60kb)
• Tourists embracing the latest hi-tech to explore the Highlands. (PDF format, (75kb)
• Coal that fuelled a passenger service. (PDF format, (768kb)
• Scotland's mileposts have a fascinating tale to tell - Bruce Keith (PDF format, (75kb)
• Building projects bring a bonus for archaeologists - John Lawson (PDF format, (78kb)
• Optimistic and pessimistic scenarios for border trade following independence. (PDF format, (435kb)
• Pupils find winning formula with Royal Navy link up. (PDF format, (386kb)

Articles published in 2021

• Staycations could change the shape of rail travel in the UK. (PDF format, 1.5Mb)
• Funding vital to halt climate change. (PDF format, 330Kb)
• 50 Years of Clyde's Great Crossing. (PDF format, 370kb)
• Tourism's worst year could be chance to re-evaluate our transport priorities. (PDF format, 310kb)
• We're setting Red Wheels in motion to celebrate Scotland's siginificant transport sites. (PDF format, 124kb)
• "No substitute for keeping us safe at sea". (PDF format, 231kb)
• Edinburgh tram extension project has learned lessons of past experience". (PDF format, 80kb)
• "Small can be beautiful, as illustrated by the story of the Coltbridge Viaduct". (PDF format, 312kb)
• "Points to ponder for COP26 delegates as they sample Scotland's transport". (PDF format, 451kb)

Articles published in 2020

• A tourist tax is common throughout Europe - so how do we make it work here?. (PDF format, 1.8Mb)
• There's still a long way to go before the robots take over at the wheel. (PDF format, 1.95Mb)
• Far North Line has huge potential, not just for locals but for tourism too. (PDF format, 1.8Mb)
• Let's raise a glass to the greatest of Scottish roads. (PDF format, 2.0Mb)
• There will always be a place for train tourism. (PDF format, 650kb)
• Don't blame logistics sector for PPE problems. (PDF format, 98kb)
• We'll soon know which elements of the new normal are here to stay. (PDF format, 145kb)
• Scotland's tourism industry can survive this long hard road to recovery. (PDF format, 1.2mb)
• Borders Railway model can put recovery on right lines. (PDF format, 113Kb)
• Scotland's railways aren't history, they're the transport of the future. (PDF format, 321Kb)
• How big a role can road haulage play in the drive for a zero-carbon economy? (PDF format, 100Kb)
• Edinburgh Events Must Shift from Logistikos to Eclectilos. (PDF format, 70Kb)

Articles published in 2019

• We must learn lessons of the past if transport is to succeed in future. (PDF format, 2.3Mb)
• Don't miss the boat - new port would have a huge impact on local economy. (PDF format, 1.9Mb)
• Imbalance fuels the bias in transport planning towards typically male modes. (PDF format, 2.4Mb)
• Movement to save Britain's transport heritage builds up a head of steam. (PDF format, 250kb)
• "Mobility as a Service" is coming - and it will revolutionise our transport systems. (PDF format, 220kb)
• "Together we can all ride into a better future by tackling climate change" (PDF format, 1.9Mb)
• "Rail freight is fast approaching a chance to offer a new line in high-speed delivery" (PDF format, 2.1Mb)
• "Water group has the bottle to invest in rail freight - and take 8000 trucks off the road" (PDF format, 2.0Mb)
• "Heritage railways are getting steamed up over the future of their coal supply" (PDF format, 2.0Mb)

Articles published in 2018

• Tech has shaken up the taxi trade - we need a fair policyfor the future. (PDF format, 2.4Mb)
• It's snow go - Beast from the East was a wake-up call for better planning. (PDF format, 2.15Mb)
• Border inspections can be streamlined post-Brexit - but time is running out. (PDF format, 2Mb)
• When it comes to moving goods, the UK is not ready for Brexit, hard or otherwise. (PDF format, 2.2Mb)
• Don't speed to the conclusion that "Twenty's Plenty" for all restricted roads. (PDF format, 2Mb)

Articles published in 2017

• Hail traditional benefits of licensed taxi services. (PDF format, 1.35Mb)
• Let's drive the future with better training. (PDF format, 1.4Mb)
• Action on development being linked to transport and infrastructure long overdue. (PDF format, 2.45Mb)
• When it comes to bus travel, fare treatment will benefit all of us. (PDF format, 2Mb)
• Logistics firms must have clarity on life after Brexit. (PDF format, 2.7Mb)
• Transport policy can say all the right things, but funding has to deliver results. (PDF format, 1.7Mb)

Articles published in 2016

• Prosperity, Fairness and Participation in Transport Delivery. (PDF format, 45kb)
• Cycling at the Crossroads. (PDF format, 94kb)
• Lowering Air Travel Taxes to Improve Scotland's Connections. (PDF format, 47kb)
• Lets get the balance right for cycling. (PDF format, 1.1Mkb)
• Managing Festive Peaks in Taxi Demand for Everyone's Benefit. (PDF format, 62kb)
• When Will there be Autonomous Vehicles on Scotland's Roads? (PDF format, 80kb)
• Road to the future is paved with driverless cars. (PDF format, 874kb)

Articles published in 2015

• A9 Safety and Reduced Journey Times. (PDF format, 46kb)
• Sustainable Logistics is a Good Investment. (PDF format, 66kb)
• Transport creates momentum in the visitor economy in Scotland. (PDF format, 70kb)
• Improving Safety through Respect for all Road Users. (PDF format, 47kb)
• Time for Action to Widen Transport Network Coverage and Ownership. (PDF format, 14kb)
• A Bus for Christmas will Ensure a More Resilient and Inclusive Transport Future. (PDF format, 26kb)