Category Archives: Scotland

Can You Really Become A Scottish Lord For £30?

Posted on February 10, 2016 by jasonloch

If you’ve ever searched the Web for information about titles of nobility, you may have come across sites offering to sell you a Scottish title. Usually, it works like this: for £30 or so, they’ll sell you a square foot of … Continue reading →

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What is the SNP’s Vision for the Monarchy?

Posted on July 2, 2014 by jasonloch

Although the draft Scottish Independence Bill scrupulously avoids making changes to the Monarchy, it seems doubtful that the Scottish National Party will be content to let the matter rest there. On the contrary, I suspect they will try to persuade the Constitutional Convention … Continue reading →

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Some Observations on the Draft Scottish Constitution

Posted on June 19, 2014 by jasonloch

The Scottish Government has unveiled their proposed Scottish Independence Bill, which will serve as the country’s interim Constitution if Scots vote for independence in September. It’s definitely worth a read: in many ways, the document seems to be a conscious repudiation … Continue reading →

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