Independència
Prints available at the shop Two nations united for self-determination; Scotland and Catalonia share many political and historical similarities, and are leading examples of peaceful movements for independence. Released during Basque International Solidarity Week 2012, this map of Catalonia is
Independència
Prints available at the shop Two nations united for self-determination; Scotland and Catalonia share many political and historical similarities, and are leading examples of peaceful movements for independence. Released during Basque International Solidarity Week 2012, this map of Catalonia is
Democracy for Scotland: The Referendum Experience
The new exhibition at the Museum of Edinburgh titled Democracy for Scotland: The Referendum Experience, bridges the years between the devolution campaigns of the late 20th century and the coming independence referendum of 2014, revealing what can be learnt from the movements of
Democracy for Scotland: The Referendum Experience
The new exhibition at the Museum of Edinburgh titled Democracy for Scotland: The Referendum Experience, bridges the years between the devolution campaigns of the late 20th century and the coming independence referendum of 2014, revealing what can be learnt from the movements of
Why Tibetan Monks Watch Braveheart
“Independence isn’t just history.” That was the message of leafleters outside Scottish cinema screenings in the 1990s as Wallace rode onto our screens ready to free the nation. Today the Braveheart effect on Scottish politics may have worn off, with
Why Tibetan Monks Watch Braveheart
“Independence isn’t just history.” That was the message of leafleters outside Scottish cinema screenings in the 1990s as Wallace rode onto our screens ready to free the nation. Today the Braveheart effect on Scottish politics may have worn off, with
2011: A Year for Democracy
2011 will be remembered as the year ordinary people around the world decided to reject the establishments, states and powers that govern them. From Tunisia and the Egyptian Revolution to Libyan and Syrian uprisings, the Spanish anti-capitalist demonstrations, Occupy movements
2011: A Year for Democracy
2011 will be remembered as the year ordinary people around the world decided to reject the establishments, states and powers that govern them. From Tunisia and the Egyptian Revolution to Libyan and Syrian uprisings, the Spanish anti-capitalist demonstrations, Occupy movements
Shopping for Scotland
The Union Flag flies over Edinburgh Castle at the heart of Scotland’s capital. To the north, the city’s bustling New Town hosts a variety of stores and brands as to be found on most British high streets. To the east, Edinburgh’s
Shopping for Scotland
The Union Flag flies over Edinburgh Castle at the heart of Scotland’s capital. To the north, the city’s bustling New Town hosts a variety of stores and brands as to be found on most British high streets. To the east, Edinburgh’s
Where does Labour go from here?
Ever since the Scottish Elections in May there has been much discussion amongst Unionists of a Labour fightback north of the border. But just how likely is this prospect in the changing era of Scottish politics, and, if successful, how
Where does Labour go from here?
Ever since the Scottish Elections in May there has been much discussion amongst Unionists of a Labour fightback north of the border. But just how likely is this prospect in the changing era of Scottish politics, and, if successful, how
Dún Èideann: a map of Edinburgh
Prints available at the Shop The first map-making project was Dún Èideann: a map of Edinburgh. I wanted to capture something about the city that you can’t see on road maps or satellite images. The experience of any community is
Dún Èideann: a map of Edinburgh
Prints available at the Shop The first map-making project was Dún Èideann: a map of Edinburgh. I wanted to capture something about the city that you can’t see on road maps or satellite images. The experience of any community is
Troublesome Natives
Scotland is in the state of the half-nation; where we are half-served, and half-governed, and half-represented from a parliament unfulfilled in its purpose. We are met at the half-way house; at a parliamentary divide and the reluctant unionist compromises for
Troublesome Natives
Scotland is in the state of the half-nation; where we are half-served, and half-governed, and half-represented from a parliament unfulfilled in its purpose. We are met at the half-way house; at a parliamentary divide and the reluctant unionist compromises for
The Fight for the Ordinary
The fight for independence is not a movement towards the extraordinary but to the ordinary. Scotland is yet to reach a level of normality that recognises the sovereignty of the people. It is not privileged to have received devolution, nor is
The Fight for the Ordinary
The fight for independence is not a movement towards the extraordinary but to the ordinary. Scotland is yet to reach a level of normality that recognises the sovereignty of the people. It is not privileged to have received devolution, nor is
