UK: EDINBURGH: REFERENDUM FOR A SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT PREVIEW
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Scotland's people are deciding on Thursday whether they want a government of their own, and whether to give it the power to tax.
If the result from Thursday's voting matches recent opinion polls, the verdict will be a resounding yes for self-government and somewhat less enthusiasm for taxes.
Scots voted on Thursday on creating their own Parliament - the biggest wrench from England in 290 years of union.
Supporters promised greater autonomy, while opponents warned of disaster.
Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labour government, allied with independence-seeking Scottish nationalists in support of the separate Parliament, appeared certain of getting a yes vote from most of Scotland's nearly 4 (m) million voters.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. (0600 GMT), with voting across Scotland from populous Glasgow to the scattered Orkney Islands.
Early voters on the streets of Edinburgh were all in favour of a Scottish Parliament.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
Q: Morning sir, can I ask you how you voted?
A: Yes, yes.
SUPER CAPTION: Vox pop
SOUNDBITE: (English)
Q: Morning sir, can I ask you how you voted?
A: Yes, yes .. because Scotland should have their own Parliament.
SUPER CAPTION: Vox pop
SOUNDBITE: (English)
Q: Morning sir, can I ask you how you voted?
A: I voted yes.
SUPER CAPTION: Vox pop
Thursday's referendum culminated years of growing demands for a Scottish Parliament.
Britain's Conservative Party, deeply unpopular north of border, inadvertently helped stoke the demands while in office and has apparently failed to dampen them since losing power May 1st.
The British government hopes the Edinburgh Parliament will be the safety valve that relieves pressure for independence while keeping Scotland securely within the United Kingdom.
Wales is also being offered a separate assembly in a September 18 referendum.
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20th anniversary Scottish Parliament - Escort to the Crown - Scots Guards, Royal Mile 2019 [4K/UHD]
Saturday 29th June 2019 saw the 20th anniversary of The Scottish Parliament.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was in town for Royal Week, staying in Holyrood Palace.
The Crown of Scotland was taken from Edinburgh Castle by luxury limo guarded by The Duke of Hamilton and The Scots Guards.
The Scots Guards P&D played the 20 minutes from Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile to The Scottish Parliament Building.
Due to Heilan Laddie being blocked in 240 countries (why?!) I have had to remove that song from the VT .. sorry.
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This version has all of the footage of the day, as the commentary overcomes the zealous ContentID copyright system.
Sri Sri Addresses the Scottish Parliament - Edinburgh, UK
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar gives a speech in the Scottish Parliament, for their regular, weekly, 'Time for Reflection' session. He uses the title of the session to kick off his speech, by talking about the importance of taking time out of one's life to ...sit back and find that inner peace, to quote part of what he says. He goes on to talk about the consequences of having an agitated mind, which is an inability to tap into this inner source of peace and calmness.
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The secret to health and happiness lies deep within every human. Yoga is the science of discovering one's own self - the very source of pure consciousness, peace and bliss. Everyone knows that we don't feel good and we get stressed when there is disharmony in our lives, when our bodies are tired and our busy minds constantly chatter and judge. Through the discipline of Yoga we become more aware of ourselves by doing simple postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation to rejuvenate the body and quite the mind. It is in this manner that we cultivate harmony in ourselves.
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Settling the surface mind is meditation. Living in the present is meditation. Relaxing deeply is meditation. When you are really happy, reposing in love, you are meditating. Meditation is that space when the thoughts have subsided, and the mind is in complete rest.
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Sudarshan Kriya incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath which harmonize the body, mind and emotions. This unique breathing technique eliminates stress, fatigue and negative emotions such as anger, frustration and depression, leaving you calm yet energized, focused & yet relaxed. Millions around the world have done this unique practice and have reported better quality of life.
UK: SCOTLAND: REACTION TO SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT REFERENDUM VOTE
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People around Scotland celebrated Friday after overwhelmingly endorsing the creation of their own parliament after 290 years of union with Britain.
By Friday morning, results from all 32 districts had been counted, showing 74.2 per cent in favour of the vote for Parliament.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair expressed delight at the outcome.
His Labour Party had campaigned on creating the separate Scottish legislature before winning power in May.
Scots piled into Parliament Square in Edinburgh Friday in celebration of the decision to create their own parliament.
Thursday's vote to establish a Scottish Parliament by the year 2000 means Scotland's nearly 4 (m) million voters - just under 10 percent of the British electorate - will take control of most of their own domestic affairs.
It marks the most significant change in the United Kingdom since Irish independence in 1922.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair - who had made the Scottish assembly a key pledge of the Labour Party's platform in the May 1 national elections - arrived from London and greeted delighted crowds in Edinburgh's Parliament Square.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
This is a good day for Scotland and it's a good day for Britain and the United Kingdom, too. We said 'trust the people'. We did trust the people. And the people have had the courage and the confidence to trust themselves.
SUPER CAPTION: Tony Blair, Prime Minister, Britain
The creation of the Scottish Parliament will keep Scotland within the U-K and subject to Queen Elizabeth.
While the lawmaking body will not be able to rule on matters of foreign policy or defence, it will assume responsibility for most domestic affairs, including health, education and the law.
Voters also gave the legislative assembly authority to change existing tax levels.
Alex Salmond - leader of the Scottish National Party which gets about one-fourth of Scots' votes in national elections - said the results were astonishing.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
But I don't think anyone expected to get the overwhelming vote on both questions. The really good thing about tonight is that every single area of Scotland has voted yes to the principle of a Scottish Parliament. We're all moving forward, and we're moving forward together.
SUPER CAPTION: Alex Salmond, leader, Scottish National Party
His sentiments were echoed throughout the country, where people watched the results come in during the early hours of Friday morning.
One person, in particular, summed up the general mood.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
To be alive right now in Scotland is just brilliant. Whoever you are out there, you're welcome to come and join us.
SUPER CAPTION: David Hayman, Scottish actor
The 129-member Parliament is to open by the year 2000, with elections due to take place in 1999.
Even members of the business community expressed support for the results, saying a Scottish assembly will make the country economically stronger.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
It tells you that we will have a Scottish parliament that would welcome your investment and would work with you to make sure you're able to invest and have a good workforce, a well trained workforce and a decent working environment. So it's good news for business, people coming into Scotland because we will have our own parliament able to deal with our own problems.
SUPER CAPTION: Campbell Christie, General Secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress
Scotland has been ruled from London since 1707, but has kept many of the characteristics of a separate state with its own legal and education systems.
Now with the results of Thursday's vote in, Scotland has clearly embarked on a path of home rule, loosening its ties with England.
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth opens 5th Scottish Parliament - Edinburgh [4K]
On Saturday 2nd July 2016, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth came to Scotland to open the 5th Scottish Parliament
UK: SCOTLAND: OVERWHELMING VOTE IN FAVOUR OF SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
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The people of Scotland have voted overwhelming to have political power devolved from London.
In a referendum on Thursday, they approved plans for a 129-member assembly in Edinburgh with power to raise or lower income tax and to legislate on areas such as health, education and housing.
Ballot boxes arriving at one of the counts.
This was an historic vote - ending years of campaigning by those opposed to all political power in the United Kingdom being concentrated in London.
Now many laws affecting Scotland will be created in Scotland.
Some believe it is the first step the country breaking away from the rest of the United Kingdom.
UPSOUND: (English)
I will now declare the result for Clackmannan. The turnout of electors was 66.1 per cent of those eligible to vote.
SUPER CAPTION: Neil McIntosh, Returning Officer
For the man who was given the job of spearheading plans for Scottish devolution by the new British government - Donald Dewar - it was a night of high emotion.
Vote after vote came in supporting a Scottish assembly, despite concerns from some in the business community that it will make the country economically weaker.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
It tells you that we will have a Scottish parliament that would welcome your investment and would work with you to make sure you're able to invest and have a good workforce, a well trained workforce and a decent working environment, so its good news for business, people coming into Scotland because we will have our own parliament able to deal with our own problems. And if there are problems with inward investment we'll be able to deal with them. At the moment, we depend on Westminster positions.
SUPER CAPTION: Campbell Christie, General Secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress
SOUNDBITE: (English)
It looks as if the Scottish people have voted indeed for a parliament with tax raising powers and I have full respect for that position.
Q: You're obviously very disappointed.
A: I'm very disappointed for Scotland, but as I say, a new chapter is opening in Scottish political history and the Scottish Conserve the Union Party intend to play a big part in that.
SUPER CAPTION: Ray Robertson, former Scottish Conservative Member of Parliament
The British government says that elections for the new Scottish Parliament are likely to be held in the summer of 1999.
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UK: Scottish independence protesters rally against Johnson in Edinburgh
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Pro-Scottish independence protesters rallied in Edinburgh on Saturday, a day after the UK’s departure from the European Union.
Protesters were seen holding the Saltire as well as flags of the EU, Wales and Ireland. A banner at the demo reads “Choose Scotland. Big enough, smart enough, had enough.”
The pro-independence organisation ‘Stand Up For Scotland’ called for the rally against UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
A small counter-demonstration was held on the opposite side of the road where participants held British flags and a banner reading “We love British independence.”
On Wednesday, January 29, the Scottish Parliament passed a motion backed by 64 votes to 54 to hold a new referendum on Scottish independence. Boris Johnson has dismissed calls for a second referendum.
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Scotland's Choice - Scottish Parliament: 21st March 2017
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Nicola Sturgeon S5M-04710
Scotland's Choice
That the Parliament acknowledges the sovereign right of the Scottish people to determine the form of government best suited to their needs and therefore mandates the Scottish Government to take forward discussions with the UK Government on the details of an order under section 30 of the Scotland Act 1998 to ensure that the Scottish Parliament can legislate for a referendum to be held that will give the people of Scotland a choice over the future direction and governance of their country at a time, and with a question and franchise, determined by the Scottish Parliament, which would most appropriately be between the autumn of 2018, when there is clarity over the outcome of the Brexit negotiations, and around the point at which the UK leaves the EU in spring 2019.
Ruth Davidson S5M-04710.2
Scotland's Choice
As an amendment to motion S5M-04710 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Scotland’s Choice), leave out from acknowledges to end and insert “declines the Scottish Government's proposal for a referendum on independence before April 2019; believes that it would be unfair to ask this question while the process of leaving the EU is still ongoing and while the Scottish Government has failed to set out its own position on independence; considers that no referendum should take place while there is no public or political consent for one, and urges the Scottish Government to focus its efforts on working with the UK Government to secure the best possible new relationship with the EU.”
Kezia Dugdale S5M-04710.4
Scotland's Choice
As an amendment to motion S5M-04710 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Scotland’s Choice), leave out from and therefore mandates to end and insert ; believes that a strong Scottish Parliament within a federal UK would meet these needs; recognises that the overwhelming will of the Scottish people is that there should be no second divisive independence referendum; believes that far from giving Scots a choice, a second independence referendum would only increase uncertainty and cause greater division as the UK faces a hard Tory Brexit, and asserts that there should be no second independence referendum.
Patrick Harvie S5M-04710.5
Scotland's Choice
As an amendment to motion S5M-04710 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Scotland's Choice), insert at end “; believes that this gives people in Scotland a choice at a time when there is both the most information and most opportunity to act; further believes that 16 and 17-year-olds and EU citizens, who were excluded from the EU referendum, should be entitled to vote, and considers that this referendum is necessary given the Prime Minister’s decision to negotiate a hard exit from the EU, including leaving the single market, which conflicts with assurances given by the UK Government and prominent Leave campaigners, and which takes no account of the overwhelming Remain vote in Scotland.
Willie Rennie S5M-04710.3
Scotland's Choice
As an amendment to motion S5M-04710 in the name of Nicola Sturgeon (Scotland's Choice), leave out from and therefore mandates to end and insert ; believes that a second referendum on Scottish independence would only compound the uncertainty of Brexit and its risk to the economy, environment and security; notes that all measures of public opinion show that there is no appetite for such a vote; further believes that there is no mandate for another Scottish independence referendum on the basis of the UK leaving the EU when there are no cast-iron guarantees that full membership of the EU will be sought or granted, and supports the development of a positive future for Scotland inside a federal UK.
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Edinburgh - Holyrood Palace and The Scottish Parliament
A look at Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament building, and a short climb up the Radical Road in Holyrood Park.
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Queen celebrates 20th anniversary of Scottish Parliament
The Queen paid tribute to the Scottish Parliament as she helped celebrate its 20th anniversary.
She was accompanied by her son Prince Charles.
Charles is referred to as he Duke of Rothesay rather than the Prince of Wales in Scotland.
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UK: Scots hold Missing EU Already rally on Brexit day
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Anti-Brexit protesters flooded Scotland's capital city Edinburgh to hold a Missing EU Already rally on Friday, just hours before the UK officially starts its withdrawal from the European Union.
Footage shows protesters waving EU and Scottish flags and holding banners reading: Scotland - Taken out of EU against our wishes.
This is a great opportunity to celebrate our love for the European Union and our determination to find a way of staying in there, and celebrating it and also the fact that we voted every time against Brexit and against this government down in Westminster, Tony Martin, one of the protesters said.
Another protester said: I came here because I am Scottish, we have a Scottish parliament here and I think we should be totally in control of our own governance, there is no point of being governed by Westminster, we didn't vote for that party in Scotland.
The UK joined the European Economic Community in 1973 and after 47 years it is the first member state to withdraw from the EU.
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Scottish Parliament - Miralles Tagliabue EMBT - Edinburgh
It was a long and difficult journey for the creation of the Scottish Parliament. Scotland had its own parliament until it came under English rule 300 years ago, but the parliament reorganized in 1997 and an international design competition was held with the Spanish architect Enric Miralles selected in 1998. The project was designed by his firm Miralles Tagliabue EMBT as well as the Scottish firm RMJM. Sadly, Miralles died from a brain tumor before the project was completed in 2004, so the design was then led by his partner Benedetta Tagliabue. High expectations, the unusual design and increasing construction costs made the process more complicated and more controversial.
This design was conceived to blend elements of the Scottish landscape, people and culture, and won the competition for the way it combined existing elements with new technologies. Viewed from above, berms extend into the landscape, and tie it to the site and Arthur’s Seat beyond. Tapping into deeper cultural references, the building has elements that resemble scattered leaves, upturned boats, floral patterns and Saltine, the Scottish cross seen in the lobby ceiling vaults.
The building houses 129 parliament members and about 1,000 staff members. An office block on the west side of the site connects to the medieval city with unique spaces for each member to reflect on their decisions. The debating chamber is the centerpiece of the project. In stark contrast to the English Parliament where opposing sides face each other, the curved amphitheater seating is covered with elaborately detailed wood and steel trusses. You can sense the architect’s emotional force here with the attention to every detail encouraging the visitor to touch the building.
The building is located in central Edinburgh about a 14 minute walk from the Waverley train station at the east end of what is known as the Royal Mile. Sign up online for an informative tour where you’ll get to see much of the interior including the debating chamber.
About 15 minutes walk from the parliament is The Devil’s Advocate at number 9 Advocate’s Close just down these steps from High Street. The atmosphere and food is great and why not try a flight of Scotch whisky while you are here. Enjoy your visit to Edinburgh and the Scottish Parliament.
LIVE: Protest rally against Johnson in Edinburgh after UK’s departure from the European Union
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Ruptly is live outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh as the pro-independence organization Stand Up For Scotland has called for a rally against UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson a day after UK’s departure from the European Union on Saturday, February 1.
On Wednesday, January 29, the Scottish Parliament passed a motion backed by 64 votes to 54 to hold a new referendum on Scottish independence.
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Scottish Parliament Edinburgh Scotland
This is the Scottish Parliament which is located at foot of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
The building opened Oct 11th 2004 .The Parliament has 129 members who are known as MSPs. Cost went ten time over budget at GBP431M.
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UK: 'Yes' campaigners rally outside Scottish Parliament
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W/S 'Yes' campaigners with sign reading in English: Yes
M/S Young boy with 'Yes' stickers on face
M/S 'Yes' campaigners waving Scottish flag
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C/U Sign reading in English: Yes
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'Yes' campaigners rallied outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh Wednesday, on the eve of Scotland's independence referendum. Hundreds of people carrying banners, leaflets and Scottish flags chanted 'vote yes' whilst standing in front of the building.
Campaigners disrupted traffic, forcing police to block the street to allow vehicles to pass.
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The Scottish Parliament - Devolution - 1st July 1999 - Video Footage.avi
Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom & Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, West Lothian Brass Band , Concorde & Red Arrows V formation Fly Past Edinburgh on The Scottish Parliament - Devolution Day - 1st July 1999 - Rough Cut Video Footage from the day - Shot By Ian Ferguson, Delta Video 4:3 Standard Def on 3ccd Full size DV for West Lothian Council.