An afternoon of live performances took place at the Roxbury Central Festival Fringe venue in Edinburgh this June. The event was created by Australian New Scot Jasmine Lindemann and was inspired by the contribution that the National Collective made to the 2014 independence campaign. The Indypodcast team were invited along to record the event and we had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. This week's podcast starts with an interview with Jasmine, who shares her refreshing and positive perspective on...
Aug 18, 2023•58 min•Ep. 836
What do we mean by a "wellbeing economy"? Is it more important to focus on a range of measures including health, happiness and the environment as well as economic growth? Are Scots ready for this new approach? Economist and Chief Executive of Business for Scotland Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp gave a presentation on the wellbeing economy. He shared the effect this discussion can have on polling including support for Scottish independence. This presentation comes from the AGM of the campaign group Yes fo...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 834
Media politics has a huge influence on our ability to get our messages across. In this episode our guest is Laura Pollock, a journalist with the National newspaper . We explore her experience of working on the only independence supporting newspaper in Scotland and explore ways to get our perspective out there. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday. Remember to like, share and subscribe! We also use our Indypod Extra Youtube channel to bring extra vide...
Aug 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 835
We are grateful to campaign group Yes For EU for sharing this excellent presentation by Dr Philippa Whitford, SNP MP and Spokesperson (Scotland). Dr Whitford covers all the contentious areas such as borders and EU v EFTA with her trademark clarity and common sense. There is also a short Q+A session at the end. You can watch the video version of this event on Yes For EU's Youtube channel You can also find out more about Yes For EU, including how to join or get involved in their campaign activity ...
Jul 28, 2023•53 min•Ep. 833
We first looked at Freeports, and the Scottish Green Freeport idea, in an earlier episode of Scottish Independence Podcasts (link below). Since then, we have been following developments with interest and we are delighted to have had the chance to chat to an acknowledged expert in the field of Customs Law Enforcement, retired customs officer Peter Henderson. Peter was the creator of the "six requirements" or tests, which SNP conference overwhelmingly adopted as a safeguard against the risks posed...
Jul 25, 2023•44 min•Ep. 824
This week's podcast episode is a double bill from our environmental justice show Rising Clyde. In the first half of the show, host Iain Bruce interviews some of the activists protesting outside of Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh about the Uk government's Net Zero strategy, which they describe as "not zero, not new". In the second half Iain chats to guests Ails Raeburn from Community Land Scotland and Alan McCoombes from the John Muir Trust about the challenges, history and future direction fo...
Jul 21, 2023•53 min•Ep. 827
Many Scots of a certain age complain of how little of our own history we were taught in school. In this episode we discover the Battle of Loudoun Hill, which took place in 1307 and was decisively won by Robert the Bruce. What is particularly interesting about this battle is Bruce's use of the landscape as part of his battle strategy, a tactic which also proved decisive in the later Battle of Bannockburn. Was Loudoun Hill a practice run? And how come William Wallace's name appears on the map of t...
Jul 14, 2023•31 min•Ep. 826
TNT Show host John Drummond chats with Fraser McAllister about the part he played in the new documentary called "To See Ourselves", which was filmed by his daughter Jane McAllister and tells the story of the 2014 campaign. You can listen to our interview with Jane McAllister on our website scottishindypod.scot or watch it on our Youtube channel Scottish Independence Podcasts Indypod Extra Music: Motivational Upbeat corporate by Rinkevich Music NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish...
Jul 07, 2023•50 min•Ep. 825
June's round up of topical clips from the world of Scottish politics and culture presented by a rather croaky-voiced Fiona (thanks to a touch of hayfever) and guest presenter James. Topics covered this month are: 00:00:24 A written constitution for Scotland 00:06:27 A legal opinion on flaws in the Supreme Court Decision 00:11:43 Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp on the impact of a wellbeing economy on polling results 00:20:48 Lesley Riddoch on local government and community action 00:33:11 Alister Jack stir...
Jun 30, 2023•58 min•Ep. 832
Lesley Riddoch gives a fascinating presentation to launch her new book Thrive: The Freedom to Flourish. Hosted by the Perth Yes Hub at the Bell Library in Perth, Lesley reads excerpts from the book and shares a selection of anecdotes. She draws inspiration from our Nordic neighbours and those Scots who have decided to get on with whatever needs to be done to allow their communities to thrive. You can order a copy from Lesleyriddoch.com or all good bookshops Music: Motivational Upbeat corporate b...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 831
All Scottish Independence supporters know that the weight of UK media is against us. The BBC deploys subtle - and not so subtle - tactics on a daily basis to undermine what it sees as a threat to the increasingly DISunited Kingdom. In this episode we chat to our guests about their experiences and how they find ways to get their message across. Our first guests are Jane Davidson and Sylvia Willmot who started a conversation in Facebook which turned into an invitation onto our show. You can watch ...
Jun 23, 2023•52 min•Ep. 828
First Minister Humza Yousaf held a short press conference to launch the publication of a paper on proposals for a written constitution for an independent Scotland. This is the fourth in the Building A New Scotland series of papers. You can find all the papers on the Scotgov website here You can also find previous press conferences and discussions on Scotland's future written constitution on our website ScottishIndyPod.Scot Music: Motivational Upbeat corporate by Rinkevich Music The Indypodcast t...
Jun 21, 2023•23 min•Ep. 830
MPs John MacNally and Martyn Day are joined in their Westminster offices by guests Bert McLennan and Calum Cooper to discuss different kinds of democracy and electoral systems to be found in USA and Ireland. There are also some fascinating predictions for the outcome of the Republican presidential candidates - which may need to be updated now that Trump has been indicted! You can watch regular video broadcasts of this series on Independence Live's Youtube channel when Westminster parliament is i...
Jun 16, 2023•50 min•Ep. 829
An update on progress from Wilma and Judith, the irrepressible pair from InverYess who are masterminding this ambitious project. Find out how it will work and how you can get involved. Check out the Chain of Freedom Facebook page for registration forms and downloadable content. You can watch the video version of this interview on our Youtube channel Scottish Independence Podcasts: Indypod Extra here...
Jun 09, 2023•31 min•Ep. 822
Apart from half a dozen tourists watching the event on the big screen in Princes St Gardens, Coronation Day in Edinburgh was a very muted affair - unless you were up on iconic Calton Hill where Our Republic were holding a Rally for a Scottish Republic. In this episode we have collected up the best of the speeches from the rally. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 1:52 Our Republic 4:24 Tommy Sheppard MP 13:23 Maggie Chapman MSP 19:19 Connor Beaton RIC 23:11 Cllr Graeme Campbell 25:55 Cllr Ross McKenzie 30:04...
Jun 02, 2023•41 min•Ep. 820
Our monthly round up of topical clips for May 23. 00:00:08 Intro 00:01:15 George Gunn poem on Calton Hill 00:04:16 Royal privileges petition 00:09:23 Jim Cassidy and Ann Mullin at AUOB 00:15:47 Tommy Sheppard interview Calton Hill 00:18:34 Westminster urgent question Public Order Act 00:26:42 Stephen Flynn at PMQs 00:29:38 Illegal migration bill HoL 00:34:34 Plain speaking about Overseas Territories 00:40:35 Kemi Badenoch gets told off 00:43:39 Rosebank and energy company profits 00:45:40 Men be...
May 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 823
We talk to film maker Jane McAllister about her documentary film To See Ourselves. The film looks at the run up to the 2014 Scottish Independence vote and follows the tireless campaigning efforts of her activist father. The ambition, frustration, heartbreak, joy and hope of those days are captured in the film. You can watch the trailer for the film here If you would like to help support this ambitious project there is a Kickstarter campaign which you can contribute to here Watch the video versio...
May 23, 2023•26 min•Ep. 821
Most Scots seemed largely indifferent to the Coronation which was certainly not reflected in the wall to wall obsequiousness of the mainstream media offering. Instead we decided to escape the TV to join more than 20 thousand pals on a wee jaunt through Glasgow. Marlene and Fiona battled the elements to create an outdoor podcast recording with, it has to be said, mixed results, but here are all the best bits of the day! Obviously we can't bring the spectacle and colour of an independence march to...
May 19, 2023•29 min•Ep. 819
Who wants a Scottish Republic? Our podcast team had a day out in Edinburgh recently to attend a meeting called For A Scottish Republic, with a panel including the Lorna slater and Patrick Harvie, co-leaders of the Scottish Greens, John Hill from Our Republic and French journalist Assa Samake-Roman. Along with our guest Marion Robertson, Fiona and Marlene share our favourite moments from the event and discuss the ideas which really hit home with us. You can also watch the video version of this po...
May 12, 2023•38 min•Ep. 818
On the eve on the coronation, this week's podcast comes from a national forum meeting of the Radical Independence Campaign. Topics on the agenda include the preparations for the Not My King demonstration on Calton Hill in Edinburgh on 6th May, the Declaration of Calton Hill, thoughts on the role and focus of the RIC going forward and some ideas to strengthen the local group structure. Pull up a chair, and let's get radical! Find out more about RIC on their website RIC.Scot Read/Sign the Declarat...
May 05, 2023•35 min•Ep. 816
April's round up of topical clips from the world of Scottish politics. Regular host Fiona is joined by guest co-host James as we catch up on events at Holyrood, Westminster and further afield. We also turn the spotlight on the mainstream media and how to come out on top. Check out our Youtube channel for videos and extended video versions of some of these clips. Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence"....
Apr 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 817
#MMT - Modern Monetary Theory - is the topic for this month's Mibbes Aye episode. Our guest is Jim Byrne who writes a series of economics articles for Bylines Scotland. Jim's articles give clear and accessible information about how Modern Monetary Theory works. In this episode, Fiona and Marlene get our heads around the basics of the theory and dig a little deeper into the implications of MMT for an independent Scotland. Please like and share this episode with anyone you think would be intereste...
Apr 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 815
An update on our previous show on Land Justice, with Loch Lomond once again under threat by a planning application which the locals are united against. Listen to our original Land Justice episode here You can also watch the video version of this podcast episode on our Indypod Extra Youtube channel. Music "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod "Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence". #lochlomond...
Apr 14, 2023•23 min•Ep. 814
Introducing Aye Matters - podcast edit of a discussion hosted by two of our Scottish MPs - Martyn Day and John McNally covering their experiences at Westminster as well as an insight into activities in their home constituencies. You can watch the video version of the show on Independence Live's Youtube channel where it will be aired on Mondays whenever parliament is in session.
Apr 11, 2023•43 min•Ep. 811
Iain Bruce talks to Mary Church of Friends of the Earth Scotland about the Scottish government's new Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan - does it need to go further? Faster? Are hydrogen and carbon capture the solutions we need?
Apr 07, 2023•40 min•Ep. 813
Another stormer of a month in Scottish politics, with the SNP leadership contest finally leading to the appointment of a new First Minister. Join us for a round up of this and all the other highlights of the month "Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence".
Mar 31, 2023•53 min•Ep. 812
...or a pirate's dream come true? With our guests Prof Alf Baird, Mike Robertson and Geordie Sandison, we explore the background, concept and complications of freeports. We also ask whether the Scottish concept of "Greenports" is really any better? Includes a short extract from Ep 153 of the Commonweal Policy Podcast, you can listen to that whole episode here or wherever you get your podcasts. Music: Motivational Upbeat Corporate by RinkevichMusic https://soundcloud.com/rinkevichmusic Video Link...
Mar 24, 2023•43 min•Ep. 810
John Drummond chats with Judith Reid, one of the team organising the Scottish Chain of Freedom event, an ambitious plan to have 75k people all holding hands all along the central belt canal system. Find out more from their facebook page and register interest in taking part. Music: Motivational Upbeat Corporate by RinkevichMusic https://soundcloud.com/rinkevichmusic Video Link: https://youtu.be/U78mgVaM12M...
Mar 17, 2023•46 min•Ep. 808
Yes Glasgow South Side held a zoom event with Craig Dalzell, Head of Policy at Commonweal and also co-author of this remarkable new book "Sorted - a handbook for a better Scotland" Craig gives an overview of the main chapters and then takes Q and A from the audience You can purchase the book Sorted from Commonweal.scot Music: Motivational Upbeat Corporate by RinkevichMusic https://soundcloud.com/rinkevichmusic Video Link: https://youtu.be/U78mgVaM12M...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 807
We thought February might be a quiet month politically - how wrong we were! We start the extraordinary month's round up at the Time for Scotland torchlit march and rally to mark the anniversary of the Brexit debacle, we mull over options for plebiscite referenda, then mid month, the bombshell announcement that Nicola Sturgeon is resigning as FM and leader of the SNP. Then, following the big announcement we more or less return to normal day job politics, while the SNP leadership contest plays out...
Mar 03, 2023•59 min•Ep. 809
