The media already attempts to assassinate my character in Scotland when I'm there, so my position is much more effective if I'm outside Scotland and am part of the voice of what the Scottish National Party is about.

I left Scotland when I was 16 because I had no qualifications for anything but the Navy, having left school at 13.

Perhaps I'm not a good actor, but I would be even worse at doing anything else.

When he reached the New World, Cortés burned his ships. As a result his crew was well-motivated.

Your background and environment is with you for life. No question about that.

My boy, we are pilgrims in an unholy land.

I've always been hopeful about Scotland's prospects. And I now believe more than ever that Scotland is within touching distance of achieving independence and equality.