Our opinion posts are where we share our opinion on important matters across the political spectrum.
Regular OTS contributor Charles Chevalier offers a personal view on why the SNP is in such a mess as we near the UK general election.
ALBA isn't perfect but it has the chance to do what the SNP failed to do - listen to its members.
A suitable topic for post-dinner discussion over the festive period?
A thought-provoking contribution from a concerned reader - please respond in comments.