I am a Highlander. I spent my early years on Colonsay in the Hebrides, then moved to Lochaber and went to high school in Fort William. One of the most powerful memories of this time was seeing the Commando memorial at Spean Bridge twice a day from the school bus.
This imposing monument commemorates the role played by young men from
all over the UK in protecting our freedom during the Second World War.
It’s a sight I have in mind as we approach the decision next month on
whether Scotland should break away from the UK and become independent.
That memorial, a tribute to the extraordinary strength of our family of
nations, is something I will think of when I watch this week’s TV debate
between Alex Salmond and Alistair Darling.
It’s not often you’ll see a Liberal
Democrat rooting for an ex-Labour Cabinet Minister like Darling. But now, more
than ever, with only a few weeks until the referendum, is a time to lay down party political differences and stand up for the
interests of Scotland – and the UK.
Expect fireworks, rhetorical flourishes
and verbal acrobatics from the Scottish First Minister.
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