Scottish Affairs

With a population of around 5 million today, Scotland has always punched above its weight in world affairs in terms of law, medicine, the arts, engineering, inventions and ideas. The debate about the future of Scotland within or without the United Kingdom is not new but has received added impetus in recent months.

Our section reflects some of that, with punchy articles on matters concerning Scotland and the people, the Scottish Parliament, history, culture and tradition, local and national government, lifestyles, economics, agriculture, food production, manufacturing, social issues and health concerns.

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Latest articles in Scottish Affairs

Scotland's New or False Dawn Will Have to Break Soon

Whether Scotland should/could break from the UK, will be another elephant in the crowded room of British politics over the next few years.

Nov 17, 2011 – David Porter

The Lockerbie Bomber – an Anglo-US Dreyfuss Affair?

Fresh evidence indicates that the Syrians may have been to blame for the Lockerbie bombing ... and that the intelligence services knew this before the trial

Nov 7, 2011 – Martin Cross

Scottish Green Energy Project will be World's Largest Tidal Farm

The world's largest tidal farm is to be built in the tidal flow between the islands of Islay and Jura in Scotland.

Sep 23, 2011 – Martin Cross

Scottish Historic, Cultural and Heritage Environment

History, heritage, culture and natural environment contribute hugely to the Scottish economy and national pride. Do they need so much bureaucracy to thrive?

Sep 15, 2011 – David Porter

High Road or Low Road: Where is the Scottish Economy Going?

As a think-tank economist warns Scotland will be 'third-world' by 2030, it's timely to ponder financial assets with independence remaining contentious.

Aug 30, 2011 – David Porter

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