Category Archives: Scotland

The Last of England

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THE PEASANTS HAVE REVOLTED

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CONTRA UNIONEM EUROPAEAM

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.    23 April 2016, St George’s Day   CONTRA EUROPAM A PHILIPPIC IN TWO PARTS AGAINST … Continue reading

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None of the above

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  6 May 2015 NONE OF THE ABOVE With the UK parliamentary elections due to take place … Continue reading

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Saltire laid low

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  19 September 2014   “A THISTLE CAN DRAW BLOOD, SO CAN A ROSE…..” Carol Ann Duffy, … Continue reading

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Saltire flying high

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  18 September 2014 Today the 4.25 million registered voters of Scotland have the opportunity to vote … Continue reading

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St George and tomato bread

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  23 April 2014 Today is the feast-day in the Christian calendar of mythical dragon-slayer St George. … Continue reading

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Telling it like it is

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Football (2)

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.    14 April 2012 “Some people think football is a matter of life and death…I can … Continue reading

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Ultima Thule

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.   11 April 2012 WINDS OF CHANGE The Shetland Islands – the northernmost part of Scotland and … Continue reading

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