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The National
5 days ago
- Business
- The National
The truth is that Scotland does not need England
In accepting the positive contribution Scotland has made to world progress, I know that an international perspective would be welcomed from a fully independent Scotland. READ MORE: Would a Scottish sovereign wealth fund be possible after independence? England is desperate to hold the Union together, since the revenue from energy resources and much more from Scotland that flows into the London Treasury each year far outweighs the money Westminster pays out to a constricted devolved Scottish Parliament. In truth, Scotland does not need England; it is precisely the opposite. Indeed, working together as independent nations would greatly benefit both countries. Grant Frazer Newtonmore

The National
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Gaelic is more than a language, it is part of our nation's identity
READ MORE: MSPs pass bill giving Gaelic and Scots official status in Scotland For those detractors who say it is a dead and useless language and a financial drain, I say shame on you. Through centuries of oppression and abuse, Gaelic has survived, and now with music and the arts and a longing for independence, there is a resurgence. Only in knowing the history of your country can there ever be confidence in its future destiny. Wrapped around its ancient Celtic identity, Scotland remains a reawakening nation that has, in the past, given much to the world. Grant Frazer Newtonmore