Its incredible the dearth of cultural celebration that hasnt gone unnoticed supporting the 300 year plus union of British politics between Scotland and England. Perhaps its a quiet admission that there is nothing new to say, nothing more to aspire to than UKOK and its quiet omission and acceptance that all they do have to offer are emotional platitudes or negative consequences when Scotland carves its own future. Jennifer Dempsies succinct article as a seasoned T in the Park reveller, not only demonstrates how far Scotland has come in celebrating its music and culture by the sheer number of musicians from Scotland, but also the confidence both on stage and off through the Saltire YES flag waving. And even although the BBC sought out the lonely Union Jack Flying through its lens, no one in the billionaire press could argue that was a hand bag stunt like Wimbledon. Westminster politicians may think they hold the keys to power but young people have their eye on the prize; that of a better nation.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:10:15 +0000
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