Scotland: A future outside of the United Kingdom? | DW Documentary
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Published 2021-05-04
So how do ordinary Scottish citizens see their homeland? On her journey through Scotland, journalist Diana Zimmermann quickly learns that it is impossible to travel through the country these days without talking about Brexit. Geography and history have brought the Scots to a breaking point.
Just ask Sophie Gault, a deer-hunter whose breath-taking workplace is in the heart of the Highlands, at the foot of Ben Alder. "Being Scottish is something I’m really proud of,” says Gault, adding that taking this job was the best decision she ever made. "Being with nature and with wildlife, it makes you appreciate Scotland even more. There’s always that sense of community. And I’m very proud of our own Scottish humour.”
What does fisherman Victor Laurenson, who had hoped Brexit would bring him better fishing conditions, think of his country now? Janey Godley, a comedian from Glasgow, brings yet another perspective: In the Scottish independence referendum in 2014, she says, the English told the Scots to vote against independence so that Scotland could stay in the EU. "It’s basically like your Mum and Dad saying - look - if you go to bed early, when you wake up, you will have a pony. And you go to bed, you sleep early, you wake up and there’s just a cushion in the shape of a cat instead, and it’s not even a good cat.”
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All Comments (21)
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I am English, but I travelled to Scotland many years ago for a holiday it was so good I forgot to go home, now Scotland is my home
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I'm Polish-Canadian. This relief of Scotland map made me cry. It makes me think how quickly things are forgotten. Thanks to two wonderful people the map is again possible to be enjoined. DW as always is the best.
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As an Italian, I have to say Scottish people are the best people I ever met. A beautiful country with amazing people. The personality you have and the proudness for your country make you similar to us. Even us Italians would die for our flag! Then the atmosphere I found in Scotland, was something unique that I could not find anywhere else in the UK. DIO BENEDICA LA SCOZIA 🏴 (God bless Scotland)
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I'm from Brazil, South America. The Scots are the best people I met when I was in the UK for an internship in 2007. They were so warm and kind to me. I really wish Scotland the best.
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I don't know why but as a Norwegian I always feel like Scotland is a distant Nordic brother
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I am half Scottish half English and I have to say that I love Scotland so much and my family as well. Scotland is very beautiful.
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Many great memories of Scotland, from a decade spent in Britain. And I'm Polish as well. Cheers ❤️🍻😎
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Wonderful Scotland. Greetings from a German living in Ireland.
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Went to Scotland in August 2017, beautiful country. Will come see you guys again when covid is in the past. Love from Canada.
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Dying to visit Scotland and its highlands. Scotland will be the first country I’ll visit after the pandemic. Best wishes to the beautiful Scottish people from a Panamanian!
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Went to Glasgow for my Holiday in 2016. I'm still here!
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Not many people may know this but it was a Scotsman, Mr. Allan Octavian Hume, that reinvigorated the Indian independence movement in 1883. Thanks to his ideas and motivation, we became independent 64 years later. I have great respect for the Scots, having visited Edinburg and the surrounding areas and my only wish is for them to taste the freedom that one of their ancestors created for us. Danke schön DW für die super report.
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Shout out to DW consistently making high quality, interesting documentaries.
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I have depression, anxiety and stress, its hard to concentrate in any activity or watching a video. But this Documentary so well made, I watched it whole.
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Thank you for making this wonderful documentary. As a proud Scot, I am bursting with pride reading through the comments from our friends and neighbours. Everyone is welcome here - it’s what makes it such a great place to live and work!
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I love Scottish people. I am Greek, particularly Cretan, and I have to say we have some common things such as, Highlanders and Lowlanders. Long live Scotland.
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Love that they played "This is the life" at the beginning and end
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I didn't know Scotland is this beautiful and green. I hope I visit Scotland and tour to all these breathtaking places. No wonder Scotland has 80+ life expectancy since the country is literally filled with meadows, clean seashores and fresh air to breathe.
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I am English and live in Scotland on the English border. I moved from the industrial north of England ten years ago because of the opportunities in Scotland. Scotland is powered by wind turbines and has a far lower carbon footprint. Scotgov encourages innovation so we have a factory working with cutting edge materials which are eco friendly. My son is French and I look forward to the time an independent Scotland joins the EU.
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I know exactly how the Polish guy felt! I visited Scotland in 2017 and fell in love with the highlands. Don’t get me wrong as a Californian I missed the sun (lol) but the people and land were awesome
