Sir, – T Tolland, in his letter of May 16 sneers at Mona Clark’s question about whether we could negotiate a re-entry into the UK should independence go horribly wrong and asks who has said: “Please take us back under British rule?” He is convinced “nobody – ever” has.

Sir, – I understand Johann Lamont has to toe the UK line, but she must be embarrassed to say – on the platform with Gordon Brown on Monday – that she cannot see how independence could achieve more social justice in Scotland.

Sir, – Your recent report of the changes made in creating Police Scotland as a single force did not sufficiently make clear the opposition to this by those of us who value separated political power and freedom in general.

Sir, – Have the lunatics now really taken over the asylum, figuratively speaking?

Sir, – The Courier debate that took place recently about Forth Energy’s proposed biomass plant showed the strength of opinion against the project.

Sir, – Regarding your article on May 2 about V&A’s relaxed attitude about co-existing on the waterfront with Forth Energy’s proposed biomass plant, your last paragraph contained a startling revelation.

Sir, – I wish to record my disbelief and disgust at the freeing of a multiple murderer, Thomas McCulloch.

Sir, – I refer to your recent excellent articles regarding the proposed reduction in bin collection services in Fife.

Sir, – Your leader article on Saturday – Countryside under pressure – carries entirely false assertions and assumptions about wind turbines reducing the country’s carbon footprint and meeting all of Scotland’s energy needs from “green” sources.

Sir, – The Courier’s recent coverage on the thorny subject of neonicotinoid insecticides and pollinator losses show that problems of this nature seldom have a single or easily identifiable cause.

Sir, – The argument that cruise ships won’t dock at Dundee because of the biomass plant is a complete red herring, made by people who clearly don’t go on cruises.

Sir, – Perth City Market Trust (PCMT) has produced an excellent and persuasive brochure outlining their plans to reuse Perth City Hall.

Sir, – I saw The Courier’s recent article about Sunny-side Royal Hospital and I was mystified – and disappointed – as to why a historical photograph was chosen to illustrate it.

Sir, – Alan Hinnrichs claims in his letter (April 29), that the Glasgow midwives should not be allowed to opt out of abortion provision. He says that the midwives’ beliefs shouldn’t come before patient care. But what about the care of the unborn baby?

Sir, – In response to your recent article, Campaigner’s £173,000 bill leaves group furious, I agree with Penny Uprichard that the trend in Scotland is geared very much in favour of the developers whether they are public or private.

Sir, –A 17-year-old in England has just won his case against the Crown to force the police to inform the parents of any 17-year-olds arrested and held at a police station.