Believe in Scotland
- 10,000 Scots just emailed the UK Prime Minister demanding indyref2 08/06/2026Since Friday afternoon, more than 10,000 (and growing) supporters of democracy have emailed the UK Prime Minister asserting Scotland’s right to choose its own future, and demanding that he respect the fact that all three Celtic Countries (three quarters of the UK and NI) are now governed by First Ministers who want to leave this […]
- Lessons for an independent Scotland - Sweden 04/06/2026Sweden is the largest of the Nordic countries. It has a land mass of about 450,000 square kilometers which for context gives it a land mass of nearly three times that of the UK. The population however, is ten million making much of Sweden even less populated than rural Scotland. Here we focus on two […]
- Scotland’s New Path to Independence 14/05/2026By Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp This is an update on the Believe in Scotland path to independence published in autumn 2025 with observations on the wins we have generated and milestones passed as well as considering a few flies in the ointment.
- Biggest ever Independence Majority at Holyrood! It’s time for an independence referendum 09/05/2026Scotland has once again voted a pro-independence majority of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament. Scotland has had enough of democratic denial, it’s time for an independence referendum. A historic fifth consecutive SNP Government has been elected, alongside a record-breaking total of Scottish Green MSPs. Independence supporters hold 73 seats out of 129 - 57% of […]
- Polling shows independence support is rising - So use your vote to send a message to Westminster 06/05/2026The latest Opinion poll of Scottish independence found 55% Yes to independence. It's no wonder the Labour government in Westminster is desperately clinging to the bankrupt Conservative mantra of “Now is not the time” over a second independence referendum.
- The UK broke Scotland’s energy system - independent countries enjoy their power 01/05/2026Almost a quarter of every Scottish energy bill paid goes straight to company profits rather than on investment in our energy infrastructure. In contrast, bill payers in independent, energy-rich countries enjoy affordable bills. Their systems benefit citizens, wellbeing and the economy.
- Here is what you need to know about the Scottish Parliament election 27/04/2026The Scottish parliamentary election taking place on Thursday 7th May 2026 may become of the most important democratic moments for Scotland’s future, since the 2014 referendum. John Swinney has announced that at the first sitting of the new government he will put forward a vote to the parliament to hold a new Scottish independence referendum […]
- Looking back on last week's Believe in Scotland march and why it's important. 03/04/2026Many thousands marched for independence at what many describe as the most successful Believe in Scotland march and rally yet. The atmosphere was positive and friendly but also very definitely determined. There was also a strong sense of unity among all the politically diverse groups that took part. We aimed to put independence back at […]
- Culture shapes nations - and will be key to our independence march and rally. 25/03/2026Written by Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp Believe in Scotland campaigns for independence, helping the people of Scotland realise that Scotland can be a far better nation than we have now under the uncaring, incompetent and harmful governance of Westminster. That is what we live for. We are not in this to help any political party, just to […]
- Aamer Anwar to speak at Believe in Scotland’s Independence March and Rally 18/03/2026Believe in Scotland’s march and rally for Scottish independence in Edinburgh on Saturday, March 28th, is fast becoming the most anticipated independence campaign event in years. The march and rally will put independence, the protection of Scotland's culture, wellbeing and democratic right to choose our own future at the top of the nation's agenda ahead […]