Scotland has an unusually concentrated pattern of land ownership with relatively little public regulation by international comparison. Many people are deeply uncomfortable with the fact that so much of Scotland is owned or controlled by so few, in a patternThe post Land Ownership in Scotland appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

Although the turnout was small at this monthly meeting enthusiasm was high. Ruth called for a team to organise the manning of the Hub, as although she is there she is far too busy running her business to stop everyThe post appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

Some pics from our Day of Indy Action here in Oban. The team took to the streets armed with Believe in Scotland leaflets. Joy and Campbell joined in too, spending the day Saltire bombing London! Thanks to all that helpedThe post Day of Action Sept 18 2021 appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

Please join us to hear our March guest speaker, Dr Paul Gillespie.

Paul is a senior research fellow at the School of Politics & International Relations at University College, Dublin and also a regular columnist for the Irish Times. He will talk to us from an Irish perspective, of Brexit, and where he sees Scotland's place in the world both now and in years to come.

Grassroots Oban hosted a two-part event on Annual Ground, Roof and Floor rent with Graeme McCormick, who was joined by Kate Forbes (SNP Finance Minister) for the second meeting. Watch part 1 here.The post Annual Ground Floor & Roof Rent by Graeme McCormick appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

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Part two of our two part event discussing Graeme McCormick's Annual Ground, Floor & Roof Rent proposal is on Friday 12th February 7-9pm. Graeme will this time talk with Kate Forbes MSP, the Scottish Government Finance Minister. It will be interesting to hear Kate's views on the idea of taking the idea forward in an Independent Scotland. There will be our usual Q&A session so please do join us.

Grassroots Oban is hosting a two-part event on Annual Ground, Roof and Floor rent.The post Local Tax Reform for an Independent Scotland appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

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Remember Pat Finucane. Remember David Kelly. Above all remember Willie McRae. Al the more reason to strike now for Independence and get out of the UK state. Join Grassroots Oban to hear Craig speak. After which there will be a Q&A session.The post Join Craig Murray and Grassroots Oban appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

If you missed this groundbreaking meeting you can watch it now on video. The post d’Hondt – The Holyrood Polling System & the Rise of List Only Independence Parties appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

I will be delighted to welcome the four trustees of Constitution for Scotland to give a presentation and answer questions: Robert Ingram, John Hutchison, Ronnie Morrison and Lorraine Cowan.

To join the meeting attendees are required to register in advance. Please clink the Zoom link below – do it NOW rather than trying to find this email in ten days time!! You will receive confirmation and a reminder by email on the day.

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We will be delighted to welcome the four trustees of Constitution for Scotland to give a presentation and answer questions.Click through to read more and get the Zoom link.The post Guest Speaker Meeting Tuesday 13th at 7pm – Constitution for Scotland appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

Ruth welcomed everyone to the meeting. There were just ten attendees. Guest Speaker Meetings The August meeting with Julian Smith and Andy Anderson was deemed a success. The September meeting about the d’Hondt system and the rise of Indy listThe post Minutes of Zoom planning meeting of 12th September. appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

Video of a Zoom meeting organised by Grassroots Oban and featuringThe post d’Hondt – The Holyrood Polling System & the Rise of List Only Independence Parties appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

Article discussing this month;s groundbreaking Zoom meeting to discuss the rise of the pro-indy list parts and the possibilities of 'gaming' the deHondt voting system.SIGN UP HERE FOR THE MEETINGThe post In The National appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

A recent article spotlighting this month;s groundbreaking Zoom meeting to discuss the rise of the pro-indy list parts and the possibilities of ‘gaming’ the deHondt voting system.The post In The National appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.

This month we have a panel of four to discuss the Holyrood polling system and the rise of Independence parties standing for list seats only. Many thanks go to Keith Brown MSP (Depute Leader of the SNP), Lorna Slater (Co-convener of the Scottish Greens), David Thompson (Founder of Alliance for Independence Party) and Prof John Curtice (Polling expert, Strathclyde University)Hear the arguments for...

Grassroots Meeting via Zoom Sat 10th JuneOur June meeting will take place online on Sat 13th at 10am.Click through for the Zoom link and the Agenda.The post July Grassroots planning meeting appeared first on Grassroots Oban for Independence.