Glasgow Event, 22nd November: Scotland's Journey to Statehood
With Jim Sillars, Prof. Ailsa Henderson, & Robin McAlpine
Yes United — Scotland’s Journey to Statehood
Our 2nd National Meeting
Date: Saturday 22 November 2025
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm
(Optional 9:00am leafleting on Sauchiehall Street)
Venue: Garnethill Room, Renfield Centre
260 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JP
Tickets: £6.50 (reserve in advance) — includes tea, coffee, lunch + a signed copy of the latest book from Jim Sillars: “The New Case for Optimism”.
Gluten-free lunch options provided.
Why we’re meeting
Join independence supporters from across Scotland to chart Scotland’s Journey to Statehood—reflecting on lessons since 2014 and aligning the ideas, expertise, and energy needed to win hearts and minds for the next stage.
Programme highlights
Prof. Ailsa Henderson — Understanding the weaknesses in 2014: what the evidence shows
Robin McAlpine — Planning for Statehood: building the institutions we need
Jim Sillars — Thinking Strategically: the route to 2028
We’ll combine keynote inputs with discussion sessions to turn insight into action.
Taking part
For early birds, we’ll leaflet at 9:00am on Sauchiehall Street, then reconvene at the Renfield Centre for a 10:00am start. The day concludes at 4:00pm.
Following Glasgow, our next Yes United meeting will be in Inverness as we continue to build support nationwide.
We look forward to seeing you there.
The Yes United Team
Jim Sillars · Alex Neil · Calum Miller · Simon Forrest · Sheena Jardine · Carole Inglis · Jim Eadie · Colin Fox · Stuart Clements · Andrew Ewen



Unfortunately I will not be able to make it.
Will their be a transcript of the presentations?