Hello, I'm Tom Martin. I've always loved to write and am a journalist based in Glasgow, Scotland. I've 20 years experience of delivering engaging copy for some of the UK’s best known national news outlets. I was Political Editor for the Scottish Daily Express and previously the title's Executive News Editor. Here is some of my work.
News
Glasgow helicopter crash: Ten people were killed when a police aircraft hit the Clutha Vaults pub on November 29 2013. (Four articles included in clippings)
After 6,000 miles and a 10-year wrangle, radioactive cargo is returning to Scotland
Suicide bombers bring terror to Scotland with failed attempt to blow up Glasgow Airport
Tragic last heir to the Hawaiian throne Victoria Ka'iulani and her Edinburgh family to be immortalised in a multi-million pound film
The 7/7 London bombings caused 52 deaths in 2005 (Two articles included in clippings)
Relatives of Holywood actress bring their own touch of Tinseltown to rural Borders village
FEATURES & TRAVEL
TOM MARTIN meets the Scottish photographer who is wowing the kings of Italian style and is causing a stir after being commissioned to shoot the celebrated Lavazza calendar...
TRAVEL: Walking the awesome streets of Rome TOM MARTIN finds the vibrant capital transports you into a different world
TRAVEL: TOM MARTIN insists his affection for Canada is no mere infatuation but the start of what he hopes will be a deep and meaningful relationship...
REVIEW: Hercules the bear was a well-loved star up to his death ... He is still sadly missed
PROFILE: Michelle Mone is having the time of her life
PROFILE: Henry Spurway, former showbiz impresario turned bookmaker
Op-Ed writer & columnist
There is a suspicion she has overplayed her hand