The award-winning Neil Mackay has been a journalist, author and filmmaker since he moved to Scotland from Northern Ireland in 1996 to work on The Big Issue. From there, he became an essential part of the Sunday Herald team, eventually becoming editor until its closure. He has written several books and produced various documentaries. Mr. Mackay’s journalism honours include the 2019 Columnist of the Year award at the Scottish Press Awards and runner-up Columnist of the Year at the 2020 Regional Press Awards. He is currently writer at large, contributing opinion to Herald Voices and writing features for Herald Magazine.