Scotland

Bought and Sold, or Hype in Bold? Newspaper Framing of the Scottish Independence Debate

When headlines were analysed for evidence of Pro-Union/Pro-Independence framing, it was discovered that whilst 976 (61.8%) headlines showed no obvious bias towards either side, those headlines which did display some form of bias showed that for every headline which framed Scottish independence positively, there were 4.3 articles which were against independence.

Love Letter from England to Scotland

People of Scotland, do not believe the lies and empty threats from the corporations, bankers and Westminster politicians - the working class of England are behind you.
The team here at BSN wish you every success in your future - we say you deserve your chance to show the world how a small, independent state can thrive without letting go of your values and integrity.
#VoteYes
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When Scots Ruled Chunks of England

The polling booths have opened on Scotland’s Big Day and the world is watching, mesmerised, to see which way they jump. It’s too close to call, we’re told.
But the Scots weren’t always so evenly split over their desire for freedom. I’m staring at my breakfast tray which commemorates the Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 — the date indelibly etched on every Scotsman’s memory when Robert the Bruce trashed the English army of Edward II and won independence the hard way.