Scottish Nationalist Leaflets, 1844-1973 - Key Data

The 1707 Acts of Union united the Scottish and English Parliaments to form the Parliament of Great Britain in the Palace of Westminster. Thenceforth Scottish citizens have debated the viability of an independent Scotland.

Documents in this collection contain a wealth of information on the subject of Scottish independence, including: the effect on international relations; financial policy proposals; pamphlets from the Scottish National Party; and the revival of Scottish cultural independence.

This collection charts the growth of Scottish nationalism, and subsequent calls for independence, from the mid-nineteenth to the late twentieth century. This is an excellent resource for those interested in studying the history of what is set to be a dominant political movement in the twenty-first century.