Women support Scottish Independence

I noticed in the photos of many far right marches that most protesters were male. Many men today feel angrily disenfranchised by the failed capitalist economic models and the rise of AI. 

There are movements such as ‘Women Against the far Right’ (a woman’s Claim of Right in Scotland 1991)

 

By contrast more women now support Scotland’s independence as they see the chaos, erosion of human rights and a toxic Westminster culture - and also the erosion of women’s rights under Trump’s America – Roe vs Wade. 

 

Plus the rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform party and his far right ideology, against equality and human rights.

A vote of Scotland’s indy is a vote against English nationalism, racism, and narrow ideology. 

People in general want more control over their lies – via improved local governance.

 

A vote for indy is a vote of more progressive policies, for equal rights, and gender just welfare state.

Scotland Maritime Navy and close ties to Denmark

 

Scotland Maritime Navy and close ties to Denmark

 

I attended school near Granton Edinburgh, when I remember we often walked down to the harbour to sketch the wide views over the Forth estuary to Fife. 

 

Across the 15^th and 16^th centuries, Scotland had close ties to Denmark. In the days before trains and cars, the only means of transport was by ship on horseback. 

The Stewart king James IV built his royal dockyard at Newhaven Edinburgh, where he decked his magnificent flagship the Great Michael – which was completed in 1512.

 

(Article When Scottish Maritime enterprise ruled the waves, National November 2025) 

 

James IV flagship the Great Michael

 

Craigmaddie Reservoir PHOTOS at Mugdock

 

Craigmaddie Reservoir PHOTOS at Mugdock, one of our best local places to walk. Often the reflected light here is very moving and beautiful. 

Scots actor Sam Heughan of Outlander

Scots actor Sam Heughan Is one of our world class stars. He came to fame in the major Scots TV series OUTLANDER – which will screen Season 8, in 2026, now on MGM+ 

The story centres around an English military nurse Claire, played by Cailtriona Baife who time travels back to a war torn Scotland of 1743. Two years before the Jacobite rising of 45. Where she falls in love with a highland warrior Jamie Fraser played by Sam Heughan

Its a mix of love story, time travel and historical drama. The second season travels to the Caribbean. Later series travel to France, and then to America. The series is based on the books by American and academic author Diana Gabaldon. There is now a Prequel series Blood of my Blood. 

**I took these photos at the Edinburgh international book festival 2025, at the Edinburgh Futures Institute.