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...Scotland’s political history, and perhaps in the political history of the UK over the past century and more. During this era a number of events took place which shook the British establishment and which had the potential to generate widespread economic, social and political conflict, creating the opportunity for socialist rebellion in the then ‘Second City’ of the...

After the Brexit vote, there are gathering calls for a second Scottish Independence Referendum. What might that mean for Scotland, the UK and Europe?...[Yes and No promotional items from the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum] Yes and No campaign items from the 2014 vote

...Scotland is heading for a vote on independence again, but I wouldn’t yet bet my house on it – the decision remains wrapped up in several unresolved issues. Above all, the SNP don’t want to hold a second referendum until they think they can win. Support for independence is currently not far from 2014 levels, despite Brexit. It sounds simple to hold back a referendum...

...Scotland on Screen). Through the development of new housing estates situated at the edge of the city such as Easterhouse, Drumchapel, Castlemilk and Pollok, much of the population has been relocated from the city centre to these areas (TheGlasgowStory: 1950s to The Present Day: Neighbourhoods). Glasgow: the dear green place The historic presence of heavy industries belies...

...Scotland first took industrial action nearly fifty years ago. Gordon McKay explains the history behind the ongoing fight for better pay and working conditions...Find out about The Open University's History and Social Sciences courses. Setting the scene On 12 August 2022, Scotland’s highest circulation broadsheet newspaper, The Herald, carried a headline exclaiming...