I AM often on a website called Linkedin and got a surprise and a wee laugh last night.

Stewart Stevenson MSP for Banffshire was at Glasgow’s new Queen Elizabeth hospital.

He was complaining about ambulance cover - or lack of - in his area.

I had a chat with him and he stoutly defended the new hospital and could not give a direct answer to any questions I asked.

Why did he have to travel to Glasgow to get answers and why was he still defending the new hospital and its dismal waiting time record?

He was totally lost for answers and I felt sorry for him.

Alex Lindsay, Baldwin Avenue, Glasgow

Regarding the story about changing the date of the bonfire to avoid clashing with a Celtic game (Evening Times, yesterday), it’s about time we stopped wasting public money on sectarian events like Guy Fawkes bonfires/fireworks and marches.

Hundreds of homeless people could be housed for the costs (from Glasgow alone) of these outdated events. International sporting events like the Celtic v Molde match are much more important and worthwhile.

Craig Murray, posted online

IN relation to the story about the new hotel planned for Finnieston Street (Evening Times, Tuesday), it’s good to see this derelict site finally being used but the height of hotel will sadly overshadow the north Rotunda setting and spoil the iconic skyline views of the Rotunda, Finnieston Crane, Armadillo and Hydro from many vantage points.

Colin Watson, posted online

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I like the idea of this new hotel.

The Sky Bar in Riga is an amazing hotel and vantage point for an amazing panoramic view of the whole city.

Same for the CN Tower in Toronto, the restaurant/bar and view is breathtaking.

If we can have something similar in Glasgow, I believe it should be encouraged as it would boost tourism and the economy, and further help re-generate the Clydeside.

Banksy, posted online

The objections to this hotel application come from beyond residents of Lancefield Quay.

In recent years Glasgow City Council has invested extensively, developing a world renowned area along the River Clyde.

This iconic area features in many paintings of the city and is the nightly backdrop for both the STV and BBC news.

It attracts thousands of visitors to the city each month, bringing considerable revenue, therefore a hotel on this site is guaranteed to be an extremely long term profitable business.

It attracts thousands of visitors to the city each month, bringing considerable revenue, therefore a hotel on this site is guaranteed to be an extremely long term profitable business.

Surely Glasgow City Council planning department could encourage a more ambitions, excellent design in keeping with, while adding value to, this already iconic area.

Claire Harvey, posted online