MSPs in the Scottish Parliament, who are not members of the Scottish Government (SNP) can get their Bills accepted and passed in a way that the UK Parliament in London finds almost impossible to do.
‘Wisdom, Justice, Compassion & Integrity’
‘Brainwashed’ Comment Deeply Insulting to Shetlanders
“Sturgeon handed fresh blow: ‘Shetland Islands BRAINWASHED to think it’s part of Scotland’ Daily Express online
Nauru: The World’s Smallest Republic
How can it be that Scotland is considered to be too small to be an independent country when Nauru is considered viable?
Norwegian Constitution Day
May 17th is Norwegian Constitution Day. Orkney’s links with Norway have remained strong to this day.
The Declaration of Arbroath
John Mowat writes about the background and impact of The Declaration of Arbroath
The Rising
“We, as Scotland, need to ask: what do we need to do? And is that achievable within the current political and constitutional framework?”
Lithuania Reinstates Its Independence: #OnThisDay
On 16th of February 1918 Lithuania reinstated its independence.
Emergency All Under One Banner March, Glasgow.
Today saw tens of thousands descend on Glasgow for an emergency march in light of December’s election result.
Grounds For Divorce
“Firstly, there is no hierarchy of courts. Parliament is answerable, equally, to every court in these lands.”
A Tale of Two Parliaments
“I’ve felt for some time that Scotland has two parliaments: one which broadly represents its best interests, and one whose raison d’etre is to work against them.”
