I’m going to Calvin next Saturday at hampden and had to book a hotel in Motherwell due to extortionate prices I’m Glasgow. What’s the easiest and quickest way to get back into central to make the train or at least the flix bus. Thanks

I want to preface that obviously, Westminster agreeing to this would be exceptional so this is very much an abstract suggestion, but it seems like there's a perpetual tension between yes/no interests created by the current model of referendum and that isnt going to go away unless an entirely different methodology is adopted.

So here's my idea:

Declare that independence will be subject to public ballot. Declare that the matter will not be resolved unless either side wins by supermajority (ocer 2/3rds of the population, or 66.666...%), so the referendum will be repeated until either yes OR no can conclusively be declared the will of the people. One way or another, the referendum will not end until we as a nation actually make our minds up about it.

"But referendums are expensive" yes, that's what the next part of my idea is intended to resolve. Bear with me.

Instead of holding separate referendums, you incorporate the referendum into the standard Holyrood election cycle. On voting day, voters would now have three papers to fill out. Two for MPSs (constituency and regional list) and one for independence, yes or no.

That way a referendum could be held literally every election cycle at practically no additional cost, and this could be sustained until one side actually becomes a supermajority. One way or another, we would eventually *finally* secure some closure on this matter.

And I wanna stress the equal treatment baked into this idea, the point is not repeating the process until independence supporters get the result they want. If the No vote ever secured more than 2/3rds of the electorate, then the matter would be settled in favour of remaining within the union. The referendum would end, and end for good.

The point is to just actually settle the matter so it can stop being the dominant issue in our politics. Also, ideally to help make sure the results are as conclusive as possible voting should be made mandatory, which is also just generally a good idea.

Thoughts?

I'm looking to find a person that was wearing a kilt, that attended the System of a Down concert in Warsaw on the 19th of July. Kilt, boots, shaved head.

Hi folks — quick question for anyone who uses social media in any shape or form.

I help run a local social events group in Glasgow & Ayrshire, and we’re trying to keep up with what people actually use now.

There are so many formats — podcasts, blogs, WhatsApp groups, Insta, TikTok, newsletters, Facebook groups, Reddit, YouTube, the lot — and everyone seems to have their own preference.

What’s your favourite way to keep up with community things, local events, or just general content?

Do you prefer short-form stuff like TikTok, longer chats like podcasts, quick updates in WhatsApp groups, or more visual platforms like Insta?

Or do you avoid social media altogether and stick to email?

Would love to hear what feels best for folk. Helps us figure out where where people actually are online!

Thanks in advance!!!

It has always fascinated me how many parallels the pre-union administration has with the modern Scottish parliament, yet there is a tendency for our politicians and media to ignore it, preferring to compare Scottish politics to English history and politics.

English political traditions and procedure survived in Westminster - all those lords and the state opening of parliament, black rod, and all the pomp and circumstance, terminology, procedure, etc

But in Scotland we don't seem to draw from our hundreds of years of historical political tradition much, if at all, even though it is still the living bedrock of Scotland

For example, Burgh and Shire commissioners) have their modern equivalents in the Constituency and Regional MSPs, and the Lord High Chancellor with the Presiding Officer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_Scotland

I know there was a previous post about JIMS (Justice for Innocent men Scotland) and they have been all over my for you page again this week

It looks like one of the directors has been kicked out, she has made complaints of bullying and it all seems a mess. They are getting a lot of hate for supporting the Glasgow beasty gang as well.

Does anyone know anything about them?

The frightening attack saw a lone woman being set upon by four male youths who told her to "remove her hijab" in the late-night incident.

NHS Lothian has been told to apologise to a whistleblower after failing to take action over rising waiting list times

I know he’s still a tourist industry to an extent in Scotland but do most native Scots still read him or at least appreciate him?

NatWest Group reported an operating profit before tax of £7.7 billion for the last full year, representing a 24.4% increase from the previous year. 

You think the greedy cunts would take a few grand from those BILLIONS to hire an actor.

Are any other fellow Scots heading to this in August? Looks like a good time

Hi all,

I’m looking for some inspiration. What’s your favourite hike or walk that’s within about an hour and a half of Edinburgh?

I’m not necessarily looking for the toughest or most popular route—just the one that, purely based on scenery, stands out as the most beautiful. Bonus points if it feels really unique or different from the typical Scottish landscapes.

I’d love to hear your recommendations and why you think they’re so special!

Thanks!

There's currently a us airforce f35 flying over st Andrews, from flight radar its seems to have originated off the coast of tiree, is there currently an aircraft carrier docked there or has it just turned on its transponder there?

Just curious