Scotland's Tory leader, Ruth Davidson, has stated that as far a devolution is concerned the Scotland Bill is a line in the sand beyond which she will not cross.

After watching the trivia emanating from the Scottish Tory conference in Troon, all we have to do is wait for the tide to come in and wash away her line in the sand ("Trimble claims SNP 'doing violence to Scots identity'", The Herald, March 24).

It is bad enough to drag in ghosts from the past like Lord Trimble and Lord Forsyth, but I am sure Ms Davidson must have cringed at the support she received from Theresa May and David Cameron.

Ms May's scare story about immigration is more designed for England's hysteria about immigration and has little to do with the reality of Scottish politics.

Meanwhile, Mr Cameron wants to do a King Canute impression and stop the tide coming in, but he does not tell us why or what is the advantage of the Union.

Is it about defence where £3.3 billion of Scots taxpayers' money fails to protect Scotland? Is it about Europe where Britain ignores Scotland's problems, and is reluctant to let Scottish ministers speak for us on issues like fishing or agriculture? Is it about Britain's successful economy, dragging Scotland down to its level?

We have another two years to debate independence. Can't the Tories think of something better?

George Leslie,

North Glassock,

Fenwick.

It occurs to me that if the Scottish Tories want to rebrand themselves, they could start by renaming themselves in accordance with their apparent priorities as the Unionist and Conservative Association of Scotland.

I for one have no objection to the Scottish Tories wrapping themselves in the Saltire although it would only need to be a small one at the moment to cover all their Scottish personnel and policies.

If the Scottish Tories were to carry their stance to its logical conclusion, they would need to wrap any MPs they may have in the Saltire and send them off to Westminster.

Since this would be a completely unexpected development there, they could calm any southern nerves at such an apparition by adopting a new slogan: "We (if there be more than one) are rolling over for the Union ... again!"

James Nelson,

17 Watermill Avenue,

Lenzie.

Reclaim your place in Scotland, was the call to the Scottish Tory's from David Cameron ("Cameron tells Tories to reclaim their place in Scotland", The Herald, March 24). A call followed by Ruth Davidson's call to delegates to "reclaim the Saltire". All taking place and not a Saltire in sight, but under a backdrop of a Union Jack. A wee message to Ms Davidson and Mr Cameron from Scotland: you can't reclaim what was never yours.

Catriona C Clark,

52 Hawthorn Drive,

Banknock,

Falkirk.

Your leader rightly praises David Cameron for wanting to prohibit cheap booze ("Cameron's U-turn on alcohol pricing should be applauded", March 24).

But first he should put his own house in order. Taxpayers subsidise the drinks (and food) of MPs in the Commons.

One result is a minority of members who get drunk and even violent. Their booze should not just be unsubsidised but also raised to levels which might make our very highly paid representatives cut down their drinking.

Bob Holman,

76 Balgonie Road,

Glasgow.

I happened to be in Troon last week and was surprised at the size of the police presence, which I was told was because of the Tory conference.

I was pleased the authorities had laid on such impressive security measures, including an eight-foot high fence around the meeting venue to keep them in.

David Hay,

458 Clarkston Road,

Glasgow.