Independence and the Union
Opinion
Will Ruth Davidson’s resignation have an impact on Brexit?
In a blog originally published at the UK in a Changing Europe, Professor Nicola McEwen discusses the implications of Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson's resignation.
Opinion
How would an independent Scotland tackle climate change?
How would an independent Scotland tackle climate change? Antje Brown, University of St Andrews, has been searching for an answer.
Opinion
Scotland’s media, politics and the digital revolution
For his chapter in the Oxford Handbook of Scottish Politics, Professor Philip Schlesinger of the University of Glasgow looks at Scotland’s post-devolution media and the wider forces driving cha
Opinion
The State of Scotland
Neal Ascherson evaluates where Scotland stands arguing that Brexit has caused parliamentary and political turmoil, while further institutional development has been put on hold while
Opinion
Three varieties of Unionism
In his chapter in The Oxford Handbook of Scottish Politics, Iain McLean explores Unionism in Scotland, going back to 1707 and the Act of Union to show how the themes present d
Opinion
Centennial dilemmas: Marking one hundred years of Northern Ireland
Jonathan Evershed, University College Cork, discusses the UK government's plans for the centenary of Northern
Opinion
The Independence Question in 2020
In a chapter for the Oxford Handbook of Scottish Politics, Coree Brown Swan of the Centre on Constitutional Change explores the question of Scottish independence, asking how i
Opinion
The Oxford Handbook of Scottish Politics
On 20th August, The Oxford Handbook of Scottish Politics was published, edited by CCC Director Michael Keating.
Opinion
Scottish Tories still suffering tremors from Brexit earthquake
The Scottish Conservatives have a new leader, but it will be difficult for the Scottish Conservatives to revive their success of 2016.