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ALTERED STATE 1of2 - Reflections on Scotland's First Independence Referendum ALTERED STATE: Reflections on Scotland's First Independence Referendum. Part 1: How to Steal a Country in 10 Days.
ALTERED STATE 2of2 - Reflections on Scotland's First Independence Referendum Episode 2 : Winner Take Nothing begins with the increasingly desperate ‘No’ campaign arranging Her Majesty’s backing. The impact of Project Fear's negativity, elite self-interest, media imbalance and last-minute promises finally proved too much to overcome for the Yes campaign.
Alex Salmond BRAVEHEART Speech 19 Oct 2013 Excerpt from speech given at the Scottish National Party Conference in October 2013.
Nov 2013 - Scottish independence: The case for leaving the UK Nov 2013 - The Scottish government launches its white paper setting out the social, economic and democratic case for independence from the United Kingdom.
Scottish Independence Referendum Explained Last month, Scotland faced the most important decision of the country's history: Should Scotland be an independent country?

In this video, I briefly explain the situation, as well as touching on some of the key issues that were discussed by the Yes and No supporters.
Scotland's Constitutional Timeline [The video runs quick so you will have to pause the video often to read the text accurately.]
A journey through Scotland's constitutional history, from the 13th century to the present day. http://www.scotreferendum.com
Is Scotland Ready To Secede From The UK? (2014)... A Question of Independence (2014): With the independence referendum looming, the Scottish population has to reappraise a 300 year old union. Would severing ties with Britain isolate the Scots or give them the power for positive change?
Aug 2014 - Scotland Divided By Independence Vote August 2014 - Better Together? With the Scottish vote for independence just weeks away, this report captures the mood on the streets.
ABC Australia - Journeyman Pictures
April 2014 - Scotland's Future Alex Salmond... 30 minutes - Scotland's Future: SNP Conference at Aberdeen 12 April 2014. The First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond again tell Scots that a Yes vote is not about the SNP but about Scotland governing itself. Alex Salmond appeals to all Scots whatever their politics are they should vote Yes for an independent Scotland instead of Scotland being controlled by a Westminster Government that Scotland had not voted for.
Sept 2014 - Voting Begins for Scotland's Independence... Scots will vote on whether to separate from the United Kingdom and become an independent nation.
The Battle For Scotland's Future As Scotland prepares for the independence referendum, Sky News reports on the crucial final few hours of campaigning.
Scotland's Future in the Balance | Journal With the referendum result too close to call, voters in Scotland may be choosing between two versions of Scotland's future. The most hotly debated issues include the economic basis of an independent state, its currency and potential membership in the EU.
Willie's Views On Scottish Independence | The Simp... American TV - Groundskeeper Willie has a few things to say prior to the Sept 18 Scottish elections.
Comedy: Scottish Independence: Last Week Tonight... American TV - HBO - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Words from Ian Hamilton QC, Veteran Indy Activist A motivational video for the Yes campaign (2014).
My Generation - #IndyRef2020 - YES for Scottish Independence My Generation - #IndyRef2020 - YES Social Media Ad
The 8 Best Ads in the Scottish Independence Referendum Campaign Scots will vote on September 18, 2014, on whether Scotland should become an independent country or stay as part of the UK. This video counts down the eight best ads in the referendum campaign.
Top 10 Unionist Myths - DEBUNKED
Nov 2013 - "Scotland's Future" a gov report First Minister Alex Salmond today launched the "most comprehensive blueprint for an independent country ever published ": Scotland's Future -- Your Guide to an Independent Scotland. ‪‬The guide, which runs to 670 pages and 170,000 words, outlines the shape of the thriving Scotland that will emerge in the event of a vote for independence in next year's referendum. It also offers a transformational vision of work and social policy, with a revolution in childcare at its heart.
Free Scotland? Alex Salmond's Campaign for Independence ABC Australia - Free Scotland (2007): A look back at SNP leader Alex Salmond's push for a referendum on Scottish independence.
Deputy First Minister on 'Scotland's Future' speech at UCL Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on her speech to University College London Department of Political Science, outlining the case for independence.
Feb 2014 - Nicola Sturgeon: 'Scotland's Future" 1 hour, 20 minutes - The Case for Scottish Independence.
Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minister of Scotland, gives her vision for Scotland's future and the case for an independent Scotland.
About the Scottish Nation Party If you're not living in Scotland you cannae vote for them but they are a force to be reckoned with. Decoding the SNP since, well a few weeks ago.
Nov 2014 - The Smith Commission The Scottish Parliament should set income tax rates and bands and retain all of income tax revenue raised in Scotland, the Smith Commission has recommended.
Paul Kavanagh - "Devo Max" and Media Bias against Independence An extract from the documentary London's Calling.
Aug 2014 BBC - Scottish Independence: The Newsnight Fr... Yes or No? Together or apart? Joining Kirsty to discuss is comedian Rory Bremner, the writer Damian Barr, actor David Hayman and the historian Sir Tom Devine
Economist front cover depicts Scotland as 'Skintland' Is Scotland Skintland? The Economist front cover says it will be if it gains independence. Channel 4 News speaks to Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
2014 - Scottish weather forecaster loses it live on air... Temperatures soared live on air when forecaster Kenny McCloud completely lost it during his debut broadcast.

The look on Kenny's face soon turned from sunny to thunderous as he reported levels of widespread poverty in Scotland.

Kenny said: "I had no idea that the poverty outlook in Scotland was so bleak. Although, it was unprofessional of me to have behaved in such a way, I think I reacted as any normal human being would -- with shock and disgust.'
THE BIGGER THE LIE - Media Bias in the referendum Documentary - An exclusive look into mainstream media bias and the techniques they use to influence the independence debate.
'The Bigger The Lie’ focuses on the significant research of Professor John Robertson into media bias during the Scottish Independence Referendum.
Jan 2014 - Protest Against BBC Scotland Referendum Bias... Protest Against BBC Scotland Referendum Bias @ BBC Pacific Quay Glasgow 01/06/14 Features interviews with Yes Supporters on their experiences of bias and views on BBC coverage of the independence debate.
June 2014 Protest Against BBC Scotland Referendum Bias 2... Protest Against BBC Scotland Referendum Bias @ BBC Pacific Quay Glasgow 29/06/14
LONDON CALLING: BBC bias during the 2014 Referendum Documentary - London Calling captures the descent of the BBC during Scotland's historic referendum period. A two year orgy of spin, deceit, manipulation and corruption has been packaged into a powerful seventy minute documentary exposé. Thought you could trust the BBC? Prepare to be shocked.
WRITING OFF SCOTLAND - Press Bias in the Referendum WRITING OFF SCOTLAND explores the research of Dr David Patrick into press bias during the independence campaign. The study's findings are a shocking indictment of the role of the UK press in the independence debate. We all know newspapers take political positions but, uniquely for a western democracy, the entire press industry united against independence in an intense systematic propaganda campaign to save the union.
Alex Salmond accuses BBC of bias against independence "Something smells pretty rotten about the BBC's behaviour" says Alex Salmond who accuses the BBC of bias against Scottish independence.
When the People Speak by Dougie MacLean Recorded by Dougie MacLean on Wednesday 10th September 2014 at Butterstone.
Music and Lyrics by Dougie MacLean. Published by Limetree Arts and Music.
Bannockburns Over Bannockburns Over · Alex Hodgson
For Freedom Alone, the Wars of Independence
Alistair McDonald - Scotland Is Waking Alistair McDonald - Scotland Is Waking
Independence Rally Song a mans a man for all that Scottish independence rally song 2013. Traditional Scots song "A man's a man for a' that" by Scots poet Robbie Burns was sung at the rally in between speeches and other music and entertainment.
Referendums: How They Work - A-level (High School) Politics From an A-level (High School) Politics course