“One of the most depressing things on Earth is listening to Scottish people telling other Scottish people how poor Scotland is”
GERS shows why Scotland Needs the Miracle of Mundanity
Homage to Caledonia
“Scotland wants its nationhood to be decided not by ethnicity but by the simply virtue of existing in place.”
William Wallace #OnThisDay
On 23rd of August 1305 William Wallace was executed.
The Last Dance
“It was Michael Jordan’s determination not to fear failure that was key to his greatness. “Why would I worry about missing a shot I haven’t taken yet”?, he would say.”
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?
Nothing Without Demand
“The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions yet made to her august claims, have been born of ernest struggle….. Power concedes nothing without demand. It never did and it never will”. Frederick Douglass, 1857.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Visits Orkney
It was a dreich morning for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s visit to Orkney on Thursday 23rd of July.
Dear Prime Minister,
“I’m told you’re beginning your charm offensive in Orkney. “
Bugs and Borders
“Coughs and sneezes may spread diseases but we are told bugs do not respect politics or borders.”
Settled Will
This is no longer just a question of yes and no. It is, rather, a question of whether we want a fully functioning, vibrant Scottish democracy with every available power – or direct rule from a political culture at odds with our worldview, democratic culture, aspirations, health and economic wellbeing.
