Yes in Pictures

Scotland’s Parliament was absorbed into England’s Westminster when we “a parcel of rogues” were persuaded to form a Union. Limited powers were returned in 1999. How has Scotland performed since? What if Scotland had all its powers back? Browse these visual analyses and decide for yourself. Feel free to share them

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Scotland’s ferries – a success story

Scotland’s ferries – a success story

Nov 7, 20242263 min read

Scotland has over 790 islands – some 94 inhabited – so getting around them via ferr is rightly treated as…


Will the UK ever get fairer?

Will the UK ever get fairer?

Oct 28, 20241 min read

NO: The gap between rich and poor in the UK continues to increase rapidly, whichever English party is in control in Westminster. And it gets worse if you compare Westminster’s performance with other countries in Europe. Inequality is much lower…

Why is a Scottish Immigration Visa Essential?

Why is a Scottish Immigration Visa Essential?

Oct 28, 20242 min read

Labour promised to consider a Scottish immigration visa – until they got their turn at power in Westminster. At which point they u-turned. But why is one essential? Firstly, Scotland’s…

The problem with GB Energy

The problem with GB Energy

Oct 28, 20242 min read

There are lots of issues with promises made by Labour about GB Energy – “creating jobs in Scotland” when actually only the HQ is based there, with virtually all jobs…

Westminster hates Devolution

Westminster hates Devolution

Oct 10, 20245 min read

Westminster has never been happy with devolution.  The way the UK works with national governments has never been a success. It’s been a history of broken promises and half-arsed solutions…

Looking at rural Scotland

Looking at rural Scotland

Sep 30, 20244 min read

Scotland’s 2022 Census data recently became available at local level. You can find it here. It now has sufficient detail to allow quite small areas to be analysed. This is…

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