opinion.scot is a new platform for Scotland to share opinions and ideas on the nation’s life, culture, arts, news, and politics. We are looking for fresh voices, independent thinkers, and freelance writers to contribute high-quality commentary and deep-dive analysis.

What We Offer: A Platform for Cross-Promotion

As a lean startup, we are currently in our launch phase and cannot offer payment for contributions at this time. However, we view this as a collaborative partnership. We provide an environment to showcase your work and actively encourage cross-promotion. We will use our site and social media to funnel readers back to your own portfolio, newsletter, or projects.

Our Ambition: A Pro-Rata Living Wage

We believe in the value of journalism. Our long-term goal is to build a sustainable, community-funded model that allows us to pay every contributor a living wage pro-rata for submissions. Every contribution now helps us reach that goal.

Our Red Lines

We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy toward racism, bigotry, and discrimination of any kind. We aim to foster a fair, inclusive, and constructive dialogue; we will not provide a platform for rhetoric that marginalises or demeans individuals based on their identity.

How to Pitch

If you have a story or a perspective that Scotland needs to hear, we want to see it. Please send a short pitch to our email: contact@opinion.scot.