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MOD plan to detach Faslane from an independent Scotland
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- Published on Thursday, 11 July 2013 09:04
The Guadian have reported that Ministry of Defence officials are examining the possibility of making Faslane and Coulport part of the Remainder of the UK, in the event of Scottish independence.The Scotland Institute Defence Report
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- Published on Friday, 28 June 2013 08:46
In the past few days we have read various articles about how Scotland’s defence future will be jeopardised in an independent Scotland scenario. The articles have been written based on a new report published by The Scotland Institute “The case for independence on the grounds of defence and security is unpersuasive” – See full report here.
Although this report might be of interest to some people it does not alter the view of Scottish CND that getting rid of nuclear weapons will be a positive move for Scotland and the whole of the British Isles.
There were also insinuations in the report that the Scottish Government has changed its policy on nuclear weapons. However as Bill Kidd MSP has said :
“The position of the SNP and the Scottish Government on the removal of the Trident nuclear base from Scotland is unequivocal, on achieving independence the submarines, warheads, missiles and base infrastructure will be removed in a safe and timely manner.
New leaflets & T-shirts
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- Published on Monday, 17 June 2013 11:21
There are two new leaflets available for local groups and volunteers.
Time to Scrap Trident - download here
18 Sep 2014 - An opportunity to ban the bomb? - download front here, download back here
Please contact us if you want some copies or feel free to print and distribute them.
New tartan CND logo T-shirts are available - £8
You can also pay by card.
Men sizes - S, M, L, XL
Ladies (fitted) M, L
To order please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MOD simulates Trident convoy crash at Raith Interchange
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 17:49
Declassified reports show that the Ministry of Defence and emergency services would have major problems responding to an accident involving the transport of nuclear weapons across Scotland. Exercise Senator took place in 2011. It was held in Prestwick, but simulated an accident at the Raith Interchange on the M74 in Lanarkshire.West End Festival
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- Published on Monday, 10 June 2013 14:27
Scottish CND had a lively presence at Glasgow's West End Festival parade. Our theme was "liberate the Clyde" and there were jellyfish, japanese fish kites, octopus, spinning whirlpools and a "recycle Trident" submarine.
Letter of Last Resort Radio Play
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- Published on Saturday, 01 June 2013 20:28
Radio 4 has broadcast a drama of "Letter of Last Resort" (iplayer). In the play a new Prime Minister discusses with her civil servant what she should write in the letter which is given to the Captain of each submarine, telling them whether or not to retaliate if Britain is destroyed in a nuclear attack. The adviser says - "without the irrational threat of retaliation there is no point having nuclear weapons at all". This is consistent with the Top Secret Duff Mason report (December 1978) which recognised that retaliation would be "an act of rage and revenge .... serving no rational purpose (page 5, page 6)
Scottish CND fully supports Faslane Peace Camp
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 12:07
The video was made by The Third Force News and presents the Faslane Peace Camp and Scottish CND's message of support (Arthur West – Scottish CND chair).
Do you want to help the peace camp? Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 07511793227.
Here are some ideas to get involved: