There is nothing wrong with Scotland that cannot be fixed by what is right with Scotland. - Alex Salmond

We now have the opportunity to hold Westminster’s feet to the fire on the “vow” that they have made to devolve further meaningful power to Scotland. This places Scotland in a very strong position.

Is the time for Scotland to assume our obligations and responsibilities to help mould the world around us. This must be an era of renewed Scottish internationalism - both as a tribute to the past and a statement of who we are today. It is not just that we are a nation interested in Europe, but rather that it is fundamentally in our national interest that we understand what it is to be European.

Like many servicemen, my father never spoke too much about the war when I was growing up. However we all are proud of him as are all families of those who served.