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Scotland


When we have independence we can...

It's time for the SNP to change from it's perpertual negativity and the endless bleats of 'the Minister must resign'. Here's one possible way. [read more]


The best wee act of hegemony in the world --
I wrote some months ago about the size of Dumfries and Galloway, considered against the independent countries of the world. Now I'm taking that argument to Scotland. The Scottish national debate has been set too long in terms of Scotland's supposed 'small nation' status, and that's worse than a myth. It's a lie.
Five moments in Scotland's story --
The BBC are, apparently, holding a poll to find the most significant events in Scotland's history. Here's my pick.

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