Tag: scotland
NATION – Now On FTV
We’re delighted to bring you a groundbreaking series by our friends at PhantomPower – Nation is a series of films presented by former BBC journalist and widely respected author and commentator, Lesley Riddoch. In these documentaries, Riddoch examines Scotland’s neighbours; she studies their political and social landscapes to see ways forward for Scotland. PhantomPower run…
Langside 450
What do Mary, Queen of Scots and a goat that tells fortunes have in common? Both welcomed the thousands of visitors to Langside 450 in Queens Park on the 12th and 13th of May. The event marked the 450th anniversary of the Battle of Langside, where Mary lost a crucial battle that effectively marked the…
Scottish Independence March
On May 5th, All Under One Banner rallied the people of Scotland to show support for Scottish Independence by marching through Glasgow. People of all ages answered in their thousands from all over Scotland — the streets of Glasgow saw a rally of Scottish, Catalan and European flags parading from the West End to Glasgow Green….
PREVIEW – FORTHCOMING DOCUMENTARY ON APARTHEID AND SOUTH AFRICA
This is an excerpt from the forthcoming FTV documentary “Struggle: South Africa, Apartheid & Scotland” that details the involvement of Scottish and South African activists in fighting apartheid. Denis Goldberg fought alongside Nelson Mandela and was jailed for over 22 years for his activities in opposing apartheid. Here, he talks about why, at 83 years…