WHILE taking part in Pedal for Scotland and cycling through Plains, North Lanarkshire, my friend Suzanne and I stopped in the Main Street for a couple of minutes.

We were approached by a couple walking two dogs. We chatted with them for about five minutes about Pedal for Scotland and our respective charities.

The man, who mentioned he was a lorry driver, kindly gave us £5 for our charities.

I am sorry we did not get your names to personally thank you.

We successfully completed the cycle.

Carole Phillip and Suzanne Coyle Via email

United success

THROUGHOUT this debate about Scottish Independence, I haven't heard anyone discuss the reasons for Britain becoming united in the first place.

Our forefathers were visionary and created a powerful entity comprising four small neighbouring countries which proved immensely successful.

It had the finest Empire there ever was, with victorious wars fought by brothers standing shoulder to shoulder.

There are major enemies out there, so surely we shouldn't focus on those friends of ours, just south of the Border?

Kenelm Murray Via email

Legacy's gone

I WAS born and raised in Kelvindale. Surely it is not rocket science to rehouse these poor souls from their crumbling houses (Evening Times, Monday). The Games legacy didn't take long to dissipate did it?

Tom Kent, Glasgow Posted online

Flats as homes

I AGREE there is demand for student flats (Evening Times, Tuesday) but shouldn't we build flats for anyone to live in the city - particularly in the centre.

With shops closing, maybe the city centre should return to one where people live if they are not going to shop.

C Gentles Govan