"The campaign for a Scottish Parliament was ongoing for centuries. Lamented in prose and championed in print. Petitioned for, marched in support of and voted upon. Dear to the hearts of many and whose absence broke the hearts of a few."
From Kenny MacAskill's Introduction to Agenda for a New Scotland
It has now reconvened after nearly 300 years. A Devolved Legislature but a Parliament all the same. Unable to address all issues but able to make a difference in many areas. It is for the Scottish Parliament to shape and mould the future of Scotland. But, what should that future be?
This is a series of contributed articles from politicians, academics and Civic Scotland. They outline opportunities and future directions for Scotland across a range of areas socially, economically and politically. This is an Agenda for a New Scotland. Visions of what Scotland can be 2020.
With contributions from:
Dr Douglas Robertson * Lindsay Paterson * Alex Bell * Sir David Carter * Donald Anderson * Duncan MacAulay * Elaine C Smith * Henry McLeish * Iain Docherty * James Mitchell
Linda Fabiani * Robert Crawford * Tony Higgins * Jim Mather
Lorraine Fannin * Sally Daghlian * Shonaig Macpherson * Sarah Boyack * Andrew Cubie * Carol Craig
Jean Urquhart * Owen Dudley Edwards * Susan Deacon * Allan MacAskill * David Donnison
Roger Houchin * Kenny MacAskill * George Reid
