The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is hosting what STV describes as a "landmark live television clash" tonight, as they debate the independence issue. Read the STV story HERE.
Meanwhile, you can read about historic but perhaps less well-known clashes about Scottish and English folksongs right here on Whittaker Live. Centuries ago, these lively debates about the origins of certain Scottish songs were less earth-shattering but still stirred up strong feelings!
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Tuesday, 5 August 2014
Thursday, 1 May 2014
Union? Scottish Independence?
No, Whittaker is not entering the debate! Just sharing with you some historical facts about the Union in 1707, thanks to the National Library of Scotland Rare Books blog!
"Documenting the Union of Parliaments
"The Treaty of Union united the Scottish and English Parliaments in 1707. Pamphlets, poems and proclamations show it was welcomed by some and loathed by others, as this essay explains." Click here
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