Lib Dem Tim Farron Accuses The Scots Of Abuse While Abusing A Scot
Not only do the people of Greater England believe that all of the world’s historical empires were bad except for theirContinue Reading
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Scottish Democracy Meets X Factor
In the recent Scottish referendum 44% of voters said “Yes” to an independent Scotland. In contrast 56% of voters saidContinue Reading
Faraway Hills Are Ideologically Greener
Of all the moronic articles published over the last six days in relation to Scotland’s recent, unsuccessful independence referendum this AmericanContinue Reading
That Pre-Vote Pledge By The British Party Leaders
Taking about broken promises the above image is taken from today’s edition of Britain’s right-leaning Times newspaper. So much for all-partyContinue Reading
Nazi-Saluting British Thugs Take To Streets Of Glasgow
Nazi-saluting British unionist and nationalist “No” supporters staging a rally in Glasgow this evening. Reports of violence and arrests already asContinue Reading
A Referendum Ten Years Too Early?
Probably way too early for this, and I know many Scots are genuinely heart-broken at the moment, but above isContinue Reading
Woe To The Vanquished
Well I’ve waited half the morning to write this post and I’m still unsure of what to say. The feelingContinue Reading
Scotland Arise
James Connolly, son of Edinburgh and Dublin, with a message at the end of the 19th century for the land ofContinue Reading
Lies, Damned Lies, And The British News Media
Early yesterday morning Scotland’s first minister, Alex Salmond, held a lengthy Q&A with the Scottish, British and international news mediaContinue Reading
John Prescott, A Metaphor For Failed Britain
As the referendum campaign on Scottish independence enters its closing days Lord John Prescott, the former Deputy Prime Minister of theContinue Reading
United Parties In Catalonia, EU Citizenship In Scotland
Despite the financial scandal erupting around its former leader and his family the ruling Democratic Convergence of Catalonia (CDC) party hasContinue Reading
Nimble Scotland Versus Lumbering Britain
There are very few politicians that I actually admire. In general my opinion of those who enter party politics isContinue Reading
The Wee Blue Book
Like myself many readers of An Sionnach Fionn are interested in the upcoming independence referendum in Scotland so I thoughtContinue Reading
Gaelic Medium Education Growing In Scotland
Some positive signs pointing towards growing stability in the numbers of Scottish (Gaelic) speakers in Scotland. Despite the decline causedContinue Reading
Language And Politics In Scotland
The University of Edinburgh has carried out an interesting study on attitudes in Scotland towards the indigenous Scottish (Gaelic) languageContinue Reading
A Message To Scotland
When the children’s author JK Rowling announced her financial support for the anti-sovereignty side in Scotland’s forthcoming referendum on independenceContinue Reading
Cardiff, Edinburgh, Sydney
Activists fighting for Welsh language rights have set up a symbolic Occupy camp outside the Senedd, the offices of theContinue Reading
The Threat Of The Gaelic Ail-Caoíde
Talking of petty bigots whose anachronistic opinions are derived from centuries of colonial supremacism here comes another tirade against oneContinue Reading
Rising Poll Numbers For Yes Vote In Scotland
Another poll, another rise in support for Scottish independence (and the SNP) with this year’s momentous referendum half-a-year away. FromContinue Reading
SNP Top The Last Poll Of 2013
Despite the earnest wishes (not to mention cliché-ridden propaganda) of the Unionist media establishment in Scotland and Britain the latestContinue Reading
Big Investment For Local Education Through Scottish Language
Some very good news for the Scottish-speaking community and citizens of Skye who are to see a substantial investment inContinue Reading
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