Author
Dr. Hamish Thompson
Title
Resident Director
Arcadia Scotland
Strike!
The political left and the Union movement of current democracies has part of its origin in Scotland and with Scots. One of the first national strikes took place in Scotland in 1820 involving 60,000 workers. This was largely motivated by artisans and the… More
Just Keep Swimming
“How different things are in the sea, in which every inch of my skin tingles and thrills, where I am tossed and buffeted, taken to new places – out of the comfort zone, as the pedagogical jargon has it, into the learning zone, touching on the margins… More
Scotland and Brexit Update!
A lot has occurred since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in June 2016. Nearly a year ago, Theresa May (the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom) blocked the Scottish Parliament majority vote for holding a second Scottish independence… More
Robert Louis Stevenson Day
November 13th is Robert Louis Stevenson Day, commemorating the world-renowned author's birthday in 1850. Amongst his famous works such as Treasure Island and The Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - a fantastic tale of moral duality and split personality… More
Scottish Parliamentary Interns: Battle for Brexit
Scottish Independence Referendum Part Deux? Today in the Scottish Parliament the Members of the Scottish Parliament will be completing a debate and voting to request powers from the United Kingdom parliament in Westminster to hold a referendum on Scottish… More