Posts from guest writers across the yes movement.
Like it or not, Craig Murray is our witness to what's happening in Lebanon right now.
Are the hierarchy of the SNP good faith actors seeking to deliver Scottish independence or have they been captured by the British Security State?
A eulogy for Alex Salmond which asks the hard questions about solidarity and how to proceed.
Guest author James Loudon recounts his discovery of Gaelic language and culture via a French author.
The latest from Leah Gunn Barrett's 'Dear Scotland'.
The latest from Leah Gunn Barrett
Conducting a national liberation struggle against a colonizing occupier requires careful planning, coordination, and execution.
'We are living in a Spookocracy.'
The latest from Leah Gunn Barret's excellent 'Dear Scotland'
A voice in the wilderness?
Poignant commentary on the parlous state of Scotland.
The work of Leah Gunn Barrett deserves to be shared and supported.
‘Scotland remaining as part of the UK is a fitting punishment for not having the balls to leave it.’
It is essential that, when independence comes, the country is independence-ready and does not have to go through a period of months or even years of adjustment.
Back to the basics - is Scotland 'colonised' or not?
Warrior Badger explains why we should have a good think about how to properly describe 'Britain'.
Regular OTS contributor Charles Chevalier offers a personal view on why the SNP is in such a mess as we near the UK general election.
Charles Chevalier explains how ethnosymbolism helps us understand how cultural elements can foster a powerful sense of shared identity and national belonging.
Craig Murray's analysis of Western complicity in genocide is being suppressed.
Gender ideology appears to be teetering on the brink...
'At the next UK General Election, if we truly want an Independent Scotland, every one of us needs to Vote Unionist.'
'Most people here aren’t all that interested in the problems the English inflicted upon themselves, only in cutting the rope binding us to them.'
A call for unity.
'What is needed more than ever in Scotland right now...is adults back in the room.'
The Miners' strike in Scotland began at Polmaise Colliery in Stirlingshire.
Part 2 of a personal journey, by The Grimm.
'Someone is lying.'
First part of a personal journey by 'The Grimm'.
OTS speaks to the ALBA party's Equalities Convenor.
Children’s needs are - or at least should be - our overwhelming priority.
A detailed critique of Scottish Government's "Drugs & Alcohol Workforce Action Plan 2023-2026"
'Another year, another report, another call for more research and more reports meanwhile – You keep talking, we keep dying.'
'Not Hitting The Wall' scans independence blogs to bring you the best comments you might otherwise miss.
A tribute in memory of veteran independence activist and journalist, Alison Balharry.
Humza Yousaf has many questions to answer.
A thought-provoking contribution from a concerned reader - please respond in comments.
'To put it bluntly - as far as independence is concerned, the SNP is the past; Alba is the future.'
60 years after JFK's assassination shocked the world, what can we learn from it?
'We cannot repeat the SNP’s success, for we cannot repeat the circumstances.'
'Scotland is manifested to some extent in the Kailyard character - to do what’s right in a fair and egalitarian manner for our communities and wider society.'
The work of Ron Culley uses fiction to dig for truth - no matter how sinister it may be - as a vehicle to independence.
The clocks go back three weeks from now. This is guest writer Rattlecans' account of the reality faced by thousands of Scots facing crippling energy bills.
Kenny MacAskill's caused controversy by suggesting that Scots should 'atone for' slavery. Was he right?
Know your past? Here's a trip through Scottish history, in less than five minutes.
The case for independence has to be as watertight as possible. Alf Baird's meticulous methodology has produced something special...
Spies and spooks are not all James Bonds and Jason Bournes - they're far more likely to be shopworkers, delivery drivers and security guards.
Public Health Scotland's claims challenged as evaluation reveals underwhelming outcomes and conflicting findings
This is not Question Time, First Minister, this is Answer Time.
A climate of no debate and silencing has stifled not only political discussion but also the arts, culture and everything that isn’t an establishment voice.
Needless poverty is a silent killer in Scotland. Urgent systemic changes and social investment are needed to prevent this avoidable tragedy.
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