BBC's identity crisis is seen in row over ‘Scottish’ shows

A vibrant, successful cultural scene also boosts Scottish self-confidence, no small benefit to a government seeking to deepen support for our next step toward independence.

That’s why we need a BBC Scotland committed to producing programmes properly reflective of our country today and an investment system capable of doing the job it was set up to do – ensuring Scotland gets its fair share of resources – and not open to cynical manipulation to thwart change. It’s way past time we stopped underestimating the role of the Culture Secretary.