Alex Watson is Head of Comment for The Press and Journal and Evening Express, overseeing thought-provoking, challenging and enlightening opinion pieces from a variety of regular columnists and guest writers. Alex also writes regular columns for The P&J.
Alex Watson: Gifted cooks who show love through food are a special sort
December 28, 2023
Alex Watson: Remember John Byrne for his supportive nature as well as his skill
December 14, 2023
Alex Watson: How to survive Christmas and Hogmanay sober
November 29, 2023
Alex Watson: This ‘new year, new you’ season, don’t join the gym (again)
November 16, 2023
Alex Watson: My flame for Scotland’s moody, melancholy and hopeful lighthouses will never go out
October 16, 2023
The modern-day lighthouse keepers safeguarding Scotland’s seas, from Shetland to Aberdeen
October 14, 2023
Alex Watson: I gave up drinking for a year – here’s what I learned about myself
September 29, 2023
Alex Watson: Help preserve the past and improve the future by saving magical Screen Machine
September 17, 2023
Alex Watson: No matter how you look at it, Scotland’s housing game is rigged
September 3, 2023
Alex Watson: I couldn’t care less about football – but I’m glad girls today know it’s not just for boys
August 20, 2023
Alex Watson: Don’t save your compliments and heartfelt tributes for the obits
August 7, 2023
Alex Watson: Hungry? Tuck in to ‘Girl Dinner’ – or whatever else you fancy
July 24, 2023
Alex Watson: Finally, the right drugs policies are on the table in Scotland – but will we ever see real change?
July 7, 2023
Alex Watson: University is great, but school-leavers should know all their options
June 25, 2023
Alex Watson: Long live excitable teenagers and that racket they’re listening to
June 11, 2023
Alex Watson: I set myself up for heartbreak – and you should too
May 18, 2023
Alex Watson: Jury duty could be the most eye-opening thing you never do
April 11, 2023
Brora is an invigorating breath of fresh air all year round
March 12, 2023
Alex Watson: We all owe it to the women before and after us to keep fighting for equality
February 21, 2023
Alex Watson: Jealousy will eat you alive – become a cheerleader instead
January 27, 2023
Martin Compston was ‘on fire a lot’ while filming supernatural thriller The Rig say his co-stars
January 5, 2023
Alex Watson: Friendships that go the distance are truly remarkable
December 30, 2022
Martin Compston: ‘Filming The Rig brought back memories of magical Aberdeen’
December 7, 2022
Alex Watson: Blaming renters for mould is dehumanising and dangerous
November 18, 2022