From the internet war on terror to TV bears in Perthshire – Alex Salmond’s Courier column

The internet is a wonderful thing. For example, it’s taken you to this very website.

And in his Courier column, Alex Salmond argues the fibre optic (in some places) highway is the place to fight against terrorism.

Should it be a case of binary not bombs in the attempts to halt the barbaric actions of the likes of IS? Read the former First Minister’s argument and decide for yourself.

Don’t think it’s all heavy and international struggles, though. There’s also a detour into Hercules the bear. Remember him? Of course you do.

But just why has this “gentle giant of a grizzly” who was once posted missing on Benbecula come back into the mind of the ex-SNP leader?

The clue is Auchterarder, oddly enough. If a TV bear in the heart of Perthshire isn’t enough to pique your interest, frankly what is?

There’s also a bit of comment on Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy’s decision to stand again as an MP, whilst seeking to become First Minister. If there’s anyone who knows about holding down jobs in both parliaments

Read Alex Salmond’s column every Monday in The Courier.