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Ian Houston

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The United States needs a revitalised Congress to restore balance and trust

When Congress weakens, its decisions reverberate far beyond Washington, with Scottish exporters and communities among those paying the price, warns...

16.03.2026 10

Herald Scotland

Ian Houston

A Burns window, a Sunday night, and the kindness that defines Scotland

A quiet encounter in Glasgow’s cloisters becomes a reminder of the everyday kindness that runs through Scotland, says Ian Houston I was recently...

10.02.2026 10

Herald Scotland

Ian Houston

I wish you a good new year filled with kindness, good health and plenty of good songs

I was recently driving through the late-autumn countryside of Pennsylvania on my way up to New England. The two-lane road stretching ahead was framed...

02.01.2026 10

Herald Scotland

Ian Houston

Where history meets innovation: A Scottish perspective from Silicon Valley

In a quiet orchard in Silicon Valley, Ian Houston reflects on the deep historical ties between Scotland and California—and how today’s tech-driven...

11.11.2025 10

Herald Scotland

Ian Houston

How a ceilidh in Baltimore showed Scotland’s heart

A new Scottish musical has captivated Baltimore with its heartfelt storytelling and vibrant energy—showing how Scotland’s creative spirit...

14.10.2025 10

Herald Scotland

Ian Houston

On July 4, it's time to ask where is America heading?

I stood by the unassuming but historically rich Ft. McHenry which since 1798 has rested on a peninsula in Baltimore's Inner Harbour. The warm summer...

05.07.2025 10

Herald Scotland

Ian Houston

Why a simple hug is the ultimate stress-buster

I spoke to my friend on an early morning walk surrounded by the charm of a Virginia town named Occoquan. She strolled down a trail alongside a...

27.05.2025 10

Herald Scotland

Ian Houston

Washington has many lessons to teach us - but maybe not the ones you think

When the spring season rolls in from the chill of winter, the Washington DC region dips a brush onto a striking palette of glorious white and pink...

08.04.2025 20

Herald Scotland

Ian Houston

Every time I visit Scotland, the goodness of her people shines so brightly

I am here in the beautiful state of Utah during winter. As I exhale in the chill, my breath leaves a visible trail in the high altitude of this...

02.03.2025 20

Herald Scotland

Ian Houston

Ian Houston: Scotland has every reason to think big when it comes to links with US

Over the next couple of years Scotland has a unique opportunity to engage with the United States – to celebrate an historically deep relationship...

26.01.2025 20

Herald Scotland

Ian Houston