Whether you voted or SNP or not, you should see a new Scottish government, with fresh ideas and new impetus as an opportunity to take our nation forward. They are keen to make a positive imprint on Scottish life and like any group of politicians they need you and I to bring ideas to the government table. S o let’s not sit around and wait for things to happen and then complain about them.

If anyone has a good idea and things it may have legs. Tell your MSP or go straight to the relevant minister with a proposal. That’s what democracy is about – it only starts with casting your vote.

Well done, Jamie Murray for becoming the first British player to win a Wimbledon title for 20 years. A great achievement and a lesson to all young people in Scotland that they too can succeed. All too often, children’s dreams are dashed by family members, friends, teachers and even sports coaches – strangled before they have had a chance to take root in a child’s mind. We need to encourage our children to dream. It is that dream that can then become a powerful motivator to do the hard work. Positive role models are important that’s why Jamie Murray’s achievement should be celebrated by all of us. And, while we are at it, what about Colin Montgomery? He hit top form again in winning the European Golf Open. That’s 31 European tournaments he has now won.

Two inspirational Scots we should treasure.