The Diary

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke and captain Andy Robertson celebrate after the final whistle of Monday night's Poland v Scotland tie

Herald Diary: Thanks, Andy Robertson & co: mission accomplished in this household
Wonky clocks and wayward thumbs: all human life is here...

Taking a hike, all in fun ... or is it?

Taking a hike, all in fun ... or is it?

Herald Diary: On the wrong path: the man who became a 'national' disgrace

Gone and probably forgotten: BBC's Doctors

Gone and probably forgotten: BBC's Doctors

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Soap opera Doctors has been taken off life support

Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney and Bob Grant in On the Buses

Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney and Bob Grant in On the Buses

Herald Diary: It wasn't like this On the Buses for Stan and Blakey

Gary Lineker, whose departure from Match of the Day at the end of the season has been announced

Gary Lineker, whose departure from Match of the Day at the end of the season has been announced

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Herald Diary: So who will read the autocue now on Match of the Day?

Herald Diary: Farewell then, Tam Shepherds, you will be sadly missed

Make Christmas Great Again: Chris Robertson says this is the perfect Christmas gift for a friend you don’t want to keep as a friend for much longer

Make Christmas Great Again: Chris Robertson says this is the perfect Christmas gift for a friend you don’t want to keep as a friend for much longer

Herald Diary: It's not a border wall but this could be a great gift for a Trump fan

Donald Trump on his way to victory

Donald Trump on his way to victory

Herald Diary: Prediction one, a Trump win. Prediction two...

Kenny Moore is now eager to discover how much it costs to purchase five discs…

Kenny Moore is now eager to discover how much it costs to purchase five discs…

Herald Diary: Attention anyone who loves a bargain....

Scarlett Johansson: see

Scarlett Johansson: see

Herald Diary: But how could they not listen to Scarlett Johansson?

Spotted in Dublin Zoo by Rod Graham, who says: “The administrators of that zoo obviously have plenty of compassion, though just not for the human race.”

Spotted in Dublin Zoo by Rod Graham, who says: “The administrators of that zoo obviously have plenty of compassion, though just not for the human race.”

Herald Diary: Warning: here's how you could be a menace to wildlife

Stewart Daniels was intrigued by this market in Queensland, where a stallholder was selling potions to assist the digestive system. “I didn’t ask,” says Stewart, “what level of evidence you have to provide to get a refund.

Stewart Daniels was intrigued by this market in Queensland, where a stallholder was selling potions to assist the digestive system. “I didn’t ask,” says Stewart, “what level of evidence you have to provide to get a refund.

Herald Diary: The potion that could be just the job

David Donaldson spotted this car parked near Westbourne Gardens, and says: “I wonder what a special agent from Greater Manchester Police is doing in Glasgow’s West End?”

David Donaldson spotted this car parked near Westbourne Gardens, and says: “I wonder what a special agent from Greater Manchester Police is doing in Glasgow’s West End?”

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A special agent in the West End?

Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Maybe there's an alternative....

Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Maybe there's an alternative....

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Herald Diary: Trump or Harris? Nah, neither. Let’s go back to the future

Stuck in traffic: see

Stuck in traffic: see

Herald Diary: The taxi driver who hit the nail on the head

Charles Purcell says this postman obviously tried to sneak into a garden on Halloween, but as far as those rather skinny dogs are concerned, he’s a dead giveaway.

Charles Purcell says this postman obviously tried to sneak into a garden on Halloween, but as far as those rather skinny dogs are concerned, he’s a dead giveaway.

Herald Diary: Sometimes, Halloween can be barking mad

Foster Evans noticed this rather depressing mug being sold in the United States. Perhaps its attitude reflects what’s going to happen to all those poor American mugs, once Donald or Kamala is in charge…

Foster Evans noticed this rather depressing mug being sold in the United States. Perhaps its attitude reflects what’s going to happen to all those poor American mugs, once Donald or Kamala is in charge…

Herald Diary: The US presidential election? It's a mug's game

A beastly imagination: see

A beastly imagination: see

Herald Diary: Here's how to turn a lion into a big pussycat

The cast of The West Wing in season 2

The cast of The West Wing in season 2

National government

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Forget The West Wing, SNP Government is where wit, wisdom and aspiration go to die

What's in a name? See

What's in a name? See

Herald Diary: The Aberdeen mum and the baby name mystery

Filling in time: see

Filling in time: see

Herald Diary: Make the Commonwealth Games bigger, not smaller. Here's where to start

Tesco has aroused the ire of some Lewis residents

Tesco has aroused the ire of some Lewis residents

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Herald Diary: A tale of Tesco and its Christian warrior

Doug Maughan spotted this theatre billboard in San Francisco and says: “I can only assume the musical was about someone tinkling on the ivories.”

Doug Maughan spotted this theatre billboard in San Francisco and says: “I can only assume the musical was about someone tinkling on the ivories.”

Herald Diary: Fancy going to a musical? Go with the flow...

Joe Pasquale: see

Joe Pasquale: see

Herald Diary: What would Joe Pasquale be doing at Glasgow Central Station?

What tips could Labour give Kamala Harris?

What tips could Labour give Kamala Harris?

Herald Diary: So what advice will Labour give the US Democrats?

Advice for Donald Trump: see

Advice for Donald Trump: see

Herald Diary: Sage advice for Donald Trump from a would-be handyman

Taylor Swift: see

Taylor Swift: see

Herald Diary: Why Taylor Swift beats Scotland hands down

Chris Robertson spotted this sign at a gig, obviously hung by the stage hands. Says Chris: “They’re honest toilers who are honest about their toil.”

Chris Robertson spotted this sign at a gig, obviously hung by the stage hands. Says Chris: “They’re honest toilers who are honest about their toil.”

Herald Diary: A close encounter with philosophical roadies

The Wombles, icons of the 1970s.

The Wombles, icons of the 1970s.

Herald Diary: Remember the Wombles, icons of punk. Wait ... what?

We mentioned today that BoJo's biog might not be as popular as he'd have hoped. Foster Evans notes that this bookshop in Milton Keynes is also having trouble taking the noble statesman seriously…

We mentioned today that BoJo's biog might not be as popular as he'd have hoped. Foster Evans notes that this bookshop in Milton Keynes is also having trouble taking the noble statesman seriously…

Herald Diary

Today's cartoon from Steven Camley

Today's cartoon from Steven Camley

Steven Camley on … The early release of prisoners

David Coulthard: see

David Coulthard: see

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Herald Diary: Why David Coulthard's Monaco win was nothing special

Heading for a tragedy? See

Heading for a tragedy? See

Herald Diary: Maybe now we know what Shakespeare liked to drink

David Morrow spotted this niche Southampton business. “I’ve no idea how they turn a profit if they only treat unicorns,” he says.

David Morrow spotted this niche Southampton business. “I’ve no idea how they turn a profit if they only treat unicorns,” he says.

Herald Diary: Just how does this vet make a living?

Needle-sharp ... or not. See

Needle-sharp ... or not. See

Herald Diary: What a shock when the pensioner had a fertile imagination

How to get around the incredible sulk

How to get around the incredible sulk

Herald Diary: Got a child who's a fussy eater? Here's an Incredible solution

John Scott from Port Glasgow spotted this terrifying beast while walking his pooch. Forget guard dogs. Guard sharks are clearly the future of home security… (Image: John Scott)

John Scott from Port Glasgow spotted this terrifying beast while walking his pooch. Forget guard dogs. Guard sharks are clearly the future of home security… (Image: John Scott)

The Diary: Forget guard dogs... guard sharks are the future

Phillip Schofield in Channel 5's Cast Away

Phillip Schofield in Channel 5's Cast Away

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Herald Diary: Hey, Philip Schofield: looking for your next gig?

Grounds for concern? See

Grounds for concern? See

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Herald Diary: Going to a coffee shop just for coffee? Now that's weird

JK Rowling: See

JK Rowling: See

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Herald Diary: You'll never guess JK Rowling's cure for writer's block

Doug Maughan spotted this delicacy in Kanchipuram, India. “They might have to change the name if they're going to sell it in the UK,” he suggests.

Doug Maughan spotted this delicacy in Kanchipuram, India. “They might have to change the name if they're going to sell it in the UK,” he suggests.

Herald Diary: We've heard of Delhi belly, but this is ridiculous

Britney Spears and Keir Starmer: see

Britney Spears and Keir Starmer: see

Herald Diary: Guess what Keir Starmer and Britney Spears have in common?

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Herald Diary: Hey, is that Santa? No, it's Lord Alli

Wjy you should give a marriage more than years: See

Wjy you should give a marriage more than years: See

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Herald Diary: How long you should stay married for, and why

The laid-back Jack Docherty: see

The laid-back Jack Docherty: see

Herald Diary: Speedy boarding? Hold me back

Elvis in action: See

Elvis in action: See

Herald Diary: It's a confusing world when you've never heard of Elvis

Keir Starmer and cabbage: see

Keir Starmer and cabbage: see

Herald Diary: Does lettuce Liz have a rival in cabbage Keir?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer at his official London residence at No 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer at his official London residence at No 10 Downing Street

Herald Diary: Thanks goodness Starmer is helping the less privileged - ie himself

Beards are very popular nowadays - at least with some people

Beards are very popular nowadays - at least with some people

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Herald Diary: Beards unmasked at last

Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater

Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater

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Herald Diary: Were Patrick and Lorna caught 'green-handed'?

Charlie Nicholas

Charlie Nicholas

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Herald Diary: So was that Charlie Nicholas on the Neilston train?

Donald Trump and Kamala Harrisnshake hands before their TV debate this week

Donald Trump and Kamala Harrisnshake hands before their TV debate this week

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Herald Diary: Dumb and dumber… and funnier

Take a gander at Ryan Gosling: see

Take a gander at Ryan Gosling: see

Herald Diary: So isn't it time Ryan Gosling grew up?

David Morrow, who spotted this sign in Sussex, notes that it doesn’t have quite the same, um, resonance down south…

David Morrow, who spotted this sign in Sussex, notes that it doesn’t have quite the same, um, resonance down south…

Herald Diary: A window on a different world south of the Border