Author Archives: Indyscotnews

A decorated open lorry has arrived at the main square in our neighbouring town. On board is an entire class of raucous ‘Third G’ students. Their lorry is adorned with handwritten signs on sheets (not all polite), and equipped with a DJ, a loud sound system, and crates of beer. Today is a moment ofContinue reading “Scotland Expects”

It’s an early morning departure on the ForSea ferry, ‘Hamlet’. Up on deck, there’s a fine view of the entire Helsingoer harbour which, unlike most key Scottish ports, is fully owned by the local council. The sea air is lovely, all the more enjoyable due to the distinct lack of diesel fumes on board. It’s also unusually quiet forContinue reading “Thoughts from Abroad”

Veteran Scottish politician and independence campaigner, Jim Sillars, in conversation with Iain Lawson of #YoursForScotland

If you exit Copenhagen’s main railway station, and watch the tourists, you’ll see that most turn to the right. If you follow the crowd, you’ll immediately find yourself at the main entrance to Tivoli Gardens. Keep going and you’ll arrive at the large open square in front of the impressive city chambers. Most tourists thenContinue reading “Left Or Right?”

IndyScotNews Claim of Right Special with Professor Alf Baird and Iain Lawson

Eva is a Canadian citizen who has reported from Gaza, Syria, and most recently the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine.

This interview deals mainly with the recently-released two-part documentary on Michael Collins, but touches on present day politics in both Ireland and Scotland. “Paddy has performed his sold-out historical entertainments all over Ireland and beyond. His latest projects are online documentaries on Wolfe Tone and Michael Collins. “Paddy is a multi-platform entertainer, MC, Speaker andContinue reading “Interview with Paddy Cullivan”

It’s early January and the airport ‘Departures’ sign above my head is still framed by Christmas lights. It looks almost festive – almost, but not quite. Once again, I’m preparing to see my son off to catch his plane. The other part of the Auld Alliance is his current destination. Ever since he completed hisContinue reading “Arrivals and Departures”

his week’a show features Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh, Chair of the Alba Party; Denise Findlay #ScottishFreeMedia and Dr Mark McNaught. Finally Neil MacKay of @AUOBNOW #AlbaNational Assembly #Ireland100 #SSRG #ScottishRenewablesSellOff #EmergencyIndyMarch

With Gordon Millar, Karen Kelly and Cllr Michelle Ferns – Westminster withdrawal? DejaVuDevo? Abusing with impuity? FM on Scotnight; Nicola’s legacy?