ON TWITTER
#PAPERTHISTLE
200 years of The Scotsman’s history was celebrated in a BBC2 documentary that aired on Tuesday evening. @kirsty_boyle tweeted: “Just caught the Paper Thistle prog about #scotsman200 - I like the sound of Magnus Linklater’s mother.” Former editor of this page @Msashleydavies said: “The Paper Thistle doc about The Scotsman made me very emotional. I met some amazing people there and those who remain work SO hard.” @_Colinarmstrong wrote: “Enjoyed watching Paper Thistle – only spent a week there on [work experience] but enjoyed it a lot. Cracking paper and a truly historic title.” @Dennynews posted: “I’m still staggered to learn that The Scotsman first told the story of the Ice Age. Now that’s what you call an exclusive.” @Shaun_donaldson said: “As a reader of The Scotsman, thoroughly enjoyed watching the history of the Paper Thistle doc.”
#BORISJOHNSON
Boris Johnson caused a furore yesterday after making jibes about France. @meljomur asked: “Does anyone really think Boris Johnson actually thinks before he opens his mouth.” @cjlatimer16 posted: “I heard what Boris Johnson said and devil’s advocate time, but you’d have to go a long way to twist what he said into being about Nazis.” @Holymole opined: “Boris Johnson and David Davis embarrass themselves and all of us with their petty patriotism callbacks to WW2 as a way to frame negotiations.” @ivanwhite48 noted: “What does Boris Johnson have to do to get sacked?”
#AUSOPEN
British success continued at the Australian Open after British No.3 Dan Evans caused an upset against Marin Cilic. @Davidlawtennis tweeted: “Dan Evans looks set to be in the Top 50 for the first time after this tournament. That’ll be 3 British blokes in the Top 50.” @rebelyellgirl wrote: “Fantastic success for the Brits so far at the Australian Open, especially Dan Evans. Victory in 4 over Cilic amazing!!!” @russellcfuller observed: “Marin Cilic is Dan Evans’ most impressive Grand Slam scalp. And there’s quite a shortlist developing – including Nishikori, Tomic & Zverev.”