Tag Archives: Independence
The absurdity of the independence of Scotland
When King James VI of Scotland ascended to the English throne in 1603 and became James I of England, after the death of the childless monarch, Elizabeth I, he began working towards the union of the two kingdoms. The Scottish … Continue reading
Why break the empire for the sake of it
I asked a Scottish colleague today whether he supports Scotland’s independence. “Absolutely not,” he said. “I will go home [on the referendum day] just to vote.” He said that Scotland today has both the benefits of Scotland and being a … Continue reading