The following is a statement from the NC organisers group. National Collective was not the creation of any one individual Booze for the terraces, pink vehicles for the ladies, tough love for the scroungers, pride for the white vans, nurses
We believe that creativity has an immeasurable power to influence people, to inspire ideas and to motivate change. With this in mind, our branches aim to bring our movement to every Scottish city, town, village and community before Septembe…
“There are times when a country needs troublemakers. This is one.” — Ian Hamilton QC , who returned the Stone of Destiny to Scotland National Collective was the cultural movement for Scottish independence during Scotland’s Referendum from D…
2014, or at least the 9 months from January to September, was a busy year for Yes. During these months Today, Heart of Midlothian Football Club became the only professional team in Britain to not only be undefeated in league We are about to…
On Saturday 30th August 2014, the following letter was sent to artists of all kinds across Scotland. By the close of day, it had garnered over 200 signatures. With a deadline of Tuesday at midnight, it was thought that perhaps we would rece…
I’m Gillian Martin. Also known as Misssy M. I’m a creative type, I’m also a yes voter. I’m a member If you were asked to design a poster that inspires a nation, what would it be? Images have always played Soundtrack to Independence is an ex…
There are times when a country needs troublemakers. This is one.” — Ian Hamilton QC A message from National Collective’s organisers: National Collective was the cutural campaign for Scottish independence from 2011-2014. Although the Yes mov…
The flourishing of National Collective is testament to the fact that people respond positively to movements that remain true to their grassroots. By empowering individuals and communities, welcoming diversity and creating a platform for art…
This week we are launching the beginning of a new story. #TradYES is the collective banner under which our talented traditional artists can join together and become part of the growing National Collective family. Our artists have a vital ro…
Once upon a time, not so many years ago, the people of Scotland spent their weekend evenings in their local picture houses. Today we find these places of communal activity, shared laughter, tears and education lost to the power of large com…
The first ever event after the launch of Yes Scotland last year was a campaign tent at the Meadows Festival in Edinburgh. This weekend we were back at the Meadows Festival handing out flyers and asking people to sign the Yes Declaration, an…
Preemptive strike? Tweet from Better Together head before our article on Ian Taylor was published. On Tuesday 9th April, lawyers acting on behalf of the multi-millionaire oil-trader and principal Better Together donor Ian Taylor, and the wo…