Tag: Scotland
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Jubilee reflections: Scotland and the Monarchy
In this suite of commentary on the upcoming Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, scholars from the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics reflect on the historical and current significance of Elizabeth’s reign. In our third article, Coree Brown Swan identifies the challenges facing the monarchy in the face of growing support…
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Borders: Lessons from Ireland
In the event of Scottish independence, what would a Scotland-England land border look like? Dr Katy Hayward argues that Scotland might not receive the special treatment that the Withdrawal Agreement gives to Northern Ireland
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Scotland and the Northern Ireland Troubles
In light of the historical close ties between Scotland and Northern Ireland, Professor Graham Walker looks at how “The Troubles” were viewed in Scotland.
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Muslims in Scotland: The Making of Community in a Post-9/11 World
Dr Stefano Bonino from the University of Birmingham looks at the settlement and development of Muslim communities in Scotland and explores what it means to be a Muslim in modern day Scotland.
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Sturgeon at the Seanad
Professor Graham Walker looks back over Nicola Sturgeon’s recent visit to the Seanad in Dublin as part of a two-day visit to Ireland aimed at strengthening economic links between the two countries.
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Religion, Referendum and Resentment: Labour’s new place in the Scottish Political Wilderness
Against the backdrop of the shifting sands of Scottish politics, Professor Graham Walker analyses the recent decline of the Labour party in Scotland and highlights that the reports of the party’s demise are far from exaggerated but potentially true.
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Stop shaming mothers who want to breastfeed their babies
Dr Lisa Smyth looks at the pressure mothers face from society when it comes to feeding their babies and she turns to Scotland to see if they can lead the way in changing attitudes to breastfeeding in public.