LET it be known that at this point in Brexit time the Scottish independence movement is growing rapidly and does not entirely revolve round SNP. Along with the Greens and socialists there are many former Labour and LibDem members and some Tories who are now committed Yes voters.
Also all-party-and none Yes groups and organisations such as Common Weal, Women for Independence and English Scots for Yes are all under the Scottish Independence Convention banner, working together towards a fully independent Scotland.
Scottish independence is not about nationalism, it is about democracy and bringing power back to the people who wish to control their own affairs like any other small, successful European nation.
Sadly my English friends and in-laws have little real knowledge of the history and heritage of the Celtic nations of the British Isles and have never understood their desire for home rule and why they should ever want to leave the UK, post-imperial, Great Britain Brexit nationalism of today!
Grant Frazer
Newtonmore
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