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Scotish Independence …Some More Thoughts

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Guthlac

So this is the final weekend when both sides will be out trying to persuade voters that they are right and the others are wrong. The pressure will start to build up to unheard of levels with every word uttered … Continue reading →

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Timetable to Independence – the next 3 months

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Guthlac

Yesterday I outlined a possible timetable up to the end of 2014 should Scotland vote yes. As with any speculation it was just that with huge gaps in it because of a lack of knowledge. However, already somethings I speculated … Continue reading →

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Timetable to Independence – the first 3 months

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Guthlac

So St Gordon is to come to the rescue on his greying charger. “…Once more unto the breach…” he seems to be saying and he alone is going to save the Union of Scotland and the UK. I’m really not … Continue reading →

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The absurdities of Scottish Independence

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Guthlac

The debate about Scottish Independence is full of absurd statements. It is absurd for the better together to suggest that an independent Scotland wouldn’t succeed. This goes for the British government too. It is equally absurd for the Pro Independence … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 112 – Sleep Deprivation

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Guthlac

One of the things you really shouldn’t do is watch a programme late in the evening which is bound to  get you thinking – especially when you have been sleeping in the day time due to illness.  The long winded … Continue reading →

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I want Scotland to stay….but

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Guthlac

I’ve just finished watching the interesting, but rather flawed, Andrew Neil programme about the implications of Scottish independence on the UK. I felt that there was a whole load of hype and mischief making in the programme. I’ll give you … Continue reading →

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You heard it here first.

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Guthlac

What an outlandish claim and one that is undoubtedly wrong (you can see why I never made a life for myself in tabloid journalism). The source of all this grand chest thumbing is that the Western Isle, Shetland and Orkney … Continue reading →

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Scotland…Does Alex Salmond represent the true voice of Scottish Independence?

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Guthlac

Over the past few days the First Minister of Scotland appeared to be acting like a spoil brat. Told on Thursday that there is no circumstances whereby an independent Scotland can retain a currency union with the rest of the … Continue reading →

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I’ve just got to get this off of my chest

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Guthlac

It has been a while since I’ve expressed my views on the politics of the day in this country and I think I need to address this. There are two issues I want to get off of my chest and … Continue reading →

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Scottish Portraits

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Guthlac

I have just watched the programme on Scottish portrait painters presented by Peter Capaldi and it sent me back to my day in Edinburgh just two weeks ago. I had hoped to go and see the Scottish Portrait Gallery whilst we were there but unfortunatel… Continue reading →

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