@skyesaysyes
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Local campaign group for Scottish independence, one of 25 across Highlands & Islands.
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· Dec 13
Great to be here 🏴!
Feasgar math agus oidhche mhath a h-uile duine! Good evening and good night everyone!
Feasgar math agus oidhche mhath a h-uile duine! Good evening and good night everyone!
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The main reason Scotland's population is diminishing is DUE TO BEING IN THE UK.
Population controls all fall under Home Office doctrine, which is POLICY RESERVED TO WM.
When the VISA minimum threshold for skilled workers is £38k+, Wales, NI and Scotland don't stand a chance at growth...
Population controls all fall under Home Office doctrine, which is POLICY RESERVED TO WM.
When the VISA minimum threshold for skilled workers is £38k+, Wales, NI and Scotland don't stand a chance at growth...
April 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The main reason Scotland's population is diminishing is DUE TO BEING IN THE UK.
Population controls all fall under Home Office doctrine, which is POLICY RESERVED TO WM.
When the VISA minimum threshold for skilled workers is £38k+, Wales, NI and Scotland don't stand a chance at growth...
Population controls all fall under Home Office doctrine, which is POLICY RESERVED TO WM.
When the VISA minimum threshold for skilled workers is £38k+, Wales, NI and Scotland don't stand a chance at growth...
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17 ‘Scottish’ Labour MSPs including Anas Sarwar voted against the bill to save Grangemouth as the Labour Government has protected England’s British Steel.
Both Labour and Alba have talked up Grangemouth, but both refused to back it.
Utter disgrace and betrayal.
#Grangemouth
#SNP
Both Labour and Alba have talked up Grangemouth, but both refused to back it.
Utter disgrace and betrayal.
#Grangemouth
#SNP
April 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
17 ‘Scottish’ Labour MSPs including Anas Sarwar voted against the bill to save Grangemouth as the Labour Government has protected England’s British Steel.
Both Labour and Alba have talked up Grangemouth, but both refused to back it.
Utter disgrace and betrayal.
#Grangemouth
#SNP
Both Labour and Alba have talked up Grangemouth, but both refused to back it.
Utter disgrace and betrayal.
#Grangemouth
#SNP
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Here is the latest paper from Professor Allyson Pollock on how outsourcing elective surgery is shrinking the NHS and increasing waiting times.
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Private provision forcing longer wait for NHS hip and knee replacement
A study of NHS-funded hip and knee replacement operations has found fewer surgical admissions within NHS hospitals and rising waiting times even as NHS contracts with private providers have expanded.
www.ncl.ac.uk
April 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Here is the latest paper from Professor Allyson Pollock on how outsourcing elective surgery is shrinking the NHS and increasing waiting times.
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
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>>> LIVE - WED 30TH APR, 7PM <<<
200th show!
#TNTShow with host John Drummond @benarty.bsky.social and guest Kevin Gibney producer, cofounder of Independence Live & "Building Communities" initiative for Indy groups like Artists (artistsforindy.scot), Academics (academicsforindy.scot) & more.
200th show!
#TNTShow with host John Drummond @benarty.bsky.social and guest Kevin Gibney producer, cofounder of Independence Live & "Building Communities" initiative for Indy groups like Artists (artistsforindy.scot), Academics (academicsforindy.scot) & more.
TNT Show. Ep200. With Kevin Gibney producer of TNT Show & cofounder Independence Live.
YouTube video by IndependenceLive
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April 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
>>> LIVE - WED 30TH APR, 7PM <<<
200th show!
#TNTShow with host John Drummond @benarty.bsky.social and guest Kevin Gibney producer, cofounder of Independence Live & "Building Communities" initiative for Indy groups like Artists (artistsforindy.scot), Academics (academicsforindy.scot) & more.
200th show!
#TNTShow with host John Drummond @benarty.bsky.social and guest Kevin Gibney producer, cofounder of Independence Live & "Building Communities" initiative for Indy groups like Artists (artistsforindy.scot), Academics (academicsforindy.scot) & more.
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NEW: Local representatives have called the last day of crude oil production at the Grangemouth oil refinery an “absolutely dreadful day” for Scotland ...
'Absolutely dreadful': Local representatives react to Grangemouth refinery's last day
www.thenational.scot
April 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
NEW: Local representatives have called the last day of crude oil production at the Grangemouth oil refinery an “absolutely dreadful day” for Scotland ...
WHO SHOT WILLIE McRAE? This is the story of Willie McRae and the ongoing official secrecy surrounding his mysterious death in 1985. Filmed as part of a commemoration event, 40 years on from Willie's tragic death on the shores of Loch Loyne. youtu.be/oe-tjGaYkKw?... via @YouTube
WHO SHOT WILLIE McRAE?
YouTube video by The Scotland Channel
youtu.be
April 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
WHO SHOT WILLIE McRAE? This is the story of Willie McRae and the ongoing official secrecy surrounding his mysterious death in 1985. Filmed as part of a commemoration event, 40 years on from Willie's tragic death on the shores of Loch Loyne. youtu.be/oe-tjGaYkKw?... via @YouTube
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Get Counted for independence, a guest post by Jason Baird of the National Yes Registry
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/04/12/g...
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Get counted for independence
A guest post by Jason Baird The grassroots #GetCounted for Independence campaign goes public today (April 12th) Campaign aims • Break out of the activist bubble and engage the ordinary YES supporte…
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April 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Get Counted for independence, a guest post by Jason Baird of the National Yes Registry
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/04/12/g...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/04/12/g...
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GetCounted for YES independent of party or politics!
Yes is already Scotland's majority view. End UK gaslighting by registering your Yes support on IndyApp and encourage ALL your Yes supporting pals to do the same. More info & all download links at www.nationalyesregistry.scot
Yes is already Scotland's majority view. End UK gaslighting by registering your Yes support on IndyApp and encourage ALL your Yes supporting pals to do the same. More info & all download links at www.nationalyesregistry.scot
March 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
GetCounted for YES independent of party or politics!
Yes is already Scotland's majority view. End UK gaslighting by registering your Yes support on IndyApp and encourage ALL your Yes supporting pals to do the same. More info & all download links at www.nationalyesregistry.scot
Yes is already Scotland's majority view. End UK gaslighting by registering your Yes support on IndyApp and encourage ALL your Yes supporting pals to do the same. More info & all download links at www.nationalyesregistry.scot
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Just like the other 65 countries that got independence, Scotland will learn it does not need the UK either.
#independence #YouYesYet #Scotland #YES
#independence #YouYesYet #Scotland #YES
February 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Just like the other 65 countries that got independence, Scotland will learn it does not need the UK either.
#independence #YouYesYet #Scotland #YES
#independence #YouYesYet #Scotland #YES
Ronnie and our very own Ian Stewart (Skye) from the Scottish Currency Group not only talk about a life in banking counting money but also the fundamental need for plans to be in place, post independence, for Scotland to have its own monetary and payment system to reach full sovereignty
January 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Ronnie and our very own Ian Stewart (Skye) from the Scottish Currency Group not only talk about a life in banking counting money but also the fundamental need for plans to be in place, post independence, for Scotland to have its own monetary and payment system to reach full sovereignty
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NEW: A deal to allow Iceland to join the EU swiftly could pave the way for a relatively quick agreement for an independent Scotland, an expert has said
🗣️ 'If a country more than 10 times smaller than Scotland by population sees political benefits from being in the club, why wouldn’t Scotland?'
🗣️ 'If a country more than 10 times smaller than Scotland by population sees political benefits from being in the club, why wouldn’t Scotland?'
January 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
NEW: A deal to allow Iceland to join the EU swiftly could pave the way for a relatively quick agreement for an independent Scotland, an expert has said
🗣️ 'If a country more than 10 times smaller than Scotland by population sees political benefits from being in the club, why wouldn’t Scotland?'
🗣️ 'If a country more than 10 times smaller than Scotland by population sees political benefits from being in the club, why wouldn’t Scotland?'
Keep the faith, the movement is stirring!
January 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Keep the faith, the movement is stirring!
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Jim Sillars, age 87, keeping the faith and putting the dream firmly within our reach.
Independence nearer than unionists know
www.yesthink.scot/p/independen...
Independence nearer than unionists know
www.yesthink.scot/p/independen...
Independence nearer than unionists know
My final book now being written is titled “There Is Still a Case for Optimism.”
www.yesthink.scot
December 16, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Jim Sillars, age 87, keeping the faith and putting the dream firmly within our reach.
Independence nearer than unionists know
www.yesthink.scot/p/independen...
Independence nearer than unionists know
www.yesthink.scot/p/independen...
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Wealth of richest 1% equal to other 99% - Oxfam 2016
Who remembers quality productions of left wing 7:84 Company set up by John McGrath/Elizabeth MacLennan
7% of population in UK owns 84% of wealth - wonder what that figure is now
Arguably most recognised play was Cheviot/Stag/Black black oil
Who remembers quality productions of left wing 7:84 Company set up by John McGrath/Elizabeth MacLennan
7% of population in UK owns 84% of wealth - wonder what that figure is now
Arguably most recognised play was Cheviot/Stag/Black black oil
December 15, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Wealth of richest 1% equal to other 99% - Oxfam 2016
Who remembers quality productions of left wing 7:84 Company set up by John McGrath/Elizabeth MacLennan
7% of population in UK owns 84% of wealth - wonder what that figure is now
Arguably most recognised play was Cheviot/Stag/Black black oil
Who remembers quality productions of left wing 7:84 Company set up by John McGrath/Elizabeth MacLennan
7% of population in UK owns 84% of wealth - wonder what that figure is now
Arguably most recognised play was Cheviot/Stag/Black black oil
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If you want to catch up with an 11 min talk about where we are with land reform in Scotland, you can watch my presentation to the revive.scot conference on 11 November (starts 4:01:07 www.youtube.com/live/b4v0co7...
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December 16, 2024 at 11:15 AM
If you want to catch up with an 11 min talk about where we are with land reform in Scotland, you can watch my presentation to the revive.scot conference on 11 November (starts 4:01:07 www.youtube.com/live/b4v0co7...
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Indypodcasters Marlene and Fiona have compiled a list of our fave #podcasts from 2024 and we're sharing one a day until Hogmanay!
To get us off to a flying start, the first one has 2 parts 😀
Watch the full podcast here
Part 1 www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-OM...
Part 2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KErx...
To get us off to a flying start, the first one has 2 parts 😀
Watch the full podcast here
Part 1 www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-OM...
Part 2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KErx...
December 15, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Indypodcasters Marlene and Fiona have compiled a list of our fave #podcasts from 2024 and we're sharing one a day until Hogmanay!
To get us off to a flying start, the first one has 2 parts 😀
Watch the full podcast here
Part 1 www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-OM...
Part 2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KErx...
To get us off to a flying start, the first one has 2 parts 😀
Watch the full podcast here
Part 1 www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-OM...
Part 2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=KErx...
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The Royal Burgh of Tain once held over 3000 acres of common land granted by James VI in 1587 - see plan of historic boundary. Deeds like this one provide evidence of how much of it was appropriated through extensive nepotism and corruption.
December 15, 2024 at 7:39 PM
The Royal Burgh of Tain once held over 3000 acres of common land granted by James VI in 1587 - see plan of historic boundary. Deeds like this one provide evidence of how much of it was appropriated through extensive nepotism and corruption.
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Did you know some of Bob Dylan's greatest hits adopted Scottish folk music melodies?
We explore some his best-loved tracks 👇
We explore some his best-loved tracks 👇
'My heart’s in the Highlands': The Scottish origins of Bob Dylan’s best-loved songs
THIS Christmas, Scottish folk music will take centre stage as Timothée Chalamet will play one of the many sides of Bob Dylan
www.thenational.scot
December 15, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Did you know some of Bob Dylan's greatest hits adopted Scottish folk music melodies?
We explore some his best-loved tracks 👇
We explore some his best-loved tracks 👇
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Fifteenth day of our Advent Calendar. An experiment in recent Scottish history that led to continued discrimination.
December 15, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Fifteenth day of our Advent Calendar. An experiment in recent Scottish history that led to continued discrimination.
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What makes Scotland so different that you don't think we can do what other small and medium-sized countries have done so successfully? #IndependenceIsNormal
December 15, 2024 at 4:03 PM
What makes Scotland so different that you don't think we can do what other small and medium-sized countries have done so successfully? #IndependenceIsNormal
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In a 2019 report the Welsh Government … emphasised its commitment to the continuation of the Union, [but] the dominant theme was shared sovereignty.
That report has seemingly been swallowed by the sands of time.
bylines.cymru/voices-lleis...
That report has seemingly been swallowed by the sands of time.
bylines.cymru/voices-lleis...
Swallowed by the sands of time: devolution, sovereignty, and tradition
Let’s not limit devolution by viewing it purely retrospectively, tied by tradition. Let’s learn from the past, keeping what works, but demand our sovereignty
bylines.cymru
December 15, 2024 at 8:49 PM
In a 2019 report the Welsh Government … emphasised its commitment to the continuation of the Union, [but] the dominant theme was shared sovereignty.
That report has seemingly been swallowed by the sands of time.
bylines.cymru/voices-lleis...
That report has seemingly been swallowed by the sands of time.
bylines.cymru/voices-lleis...
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England: voted for Brexit.
Got Brexit.
Wales: voted for Brexit.
Got Brexit.
N Ireland: voted against Brexit:
Got a special treaty.
Scotland: voted against Brexit.
Got what England voted for.
#YouYesYet
Got Brexit.
Wales: voted for Brexit.
Got Brexit.
N Ireland: voted against Brexit:
Got a special treaty.
Scotland: voted against Brexit.
Got what England voted for.
#YouYesYet
December 13, 2024 at 9:50 AM
England: voted for Brexit.
Got Brexit.
Wales: voted for Brexit.
Got Brexit.
N Ireland: voted against Brexit:
Got a special treaty.
Scotland: voted against Brexit.
Got what England voted for.
#YouYesYet
Got Brexit.
Wales: voted for Brexit.
Got Brexit.
N Ireland: voted against Brexit:
Got a special treaty.
Scotland: voted against Brexit.
Got what England voted for.
#YouYesYet