This is a study of Scotland´s relations with England, which is the elephant in question. Following the 1997 Referendum, it was felt to be imperative to bring out a new edition of the book, supplemented by recent articles and lectures. Not only does it give an account of the cultural history of Scotland, but it gathers together individual studies of writers such as Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns as well as political figures such as Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun and Sir John Clerk of Penicuik. This book brings out the distinctive contribution made by Scottish culture to world civilisation, and removes some myths and misunderstandings. In a political context it makes a powerfiil case for Scottish independence as a part of a world-wide need to conserve individuality and diversity
PAUL HENDERSON SCOTT was born in Edinburgh and educated at the Royal High
School and Edin-burgh University He spent many years abroad as a diplomat
but has returned to Edinburgh where he is now active in many Scottish causes.
He is a frequent contributor to The Scotsman, The Herald, The Economist
and other periodicals, and his publications include 1707: The Union of
Scotland and England, Walter Scott and Scotland, John Gait, Andrew Fletcher
and the Treaty of Union, Defoe in Edinburgh, and Scotland: An Unwon Cause.
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