Uncharted Territory
Scottish Devolution 1999-2009
Hamish Macdonell
In May 1999 a historic agreement was reached to create Scotland's first government in 300 years. Uncharted Territory is a lucid and colourful account of Scottish devolution since that agreement. It covers the whole story: - the conflicts at Westminster over the Scotland Bill in 1998 - the historic 1999 election and the Scottish Parliament's turbulent first year - the sudden death of Donald Dewar, the First Minister - the election of Henry McLeish as Dewar's successor and his scandalous downfall - the saga of the Scottish Parliament building - Jack McConnell's term as First Minister and his attempts to impress Scotland's mark on the world - the SNP's election victory in 2007 - the financial donations scandal that engulfed Wendy Alexander as Labour leader and much more besides. Pacily written, Uncharted Territory incorporates first-hand interviews and original research to create a clear picture of the early days of devolution - and the larger-than-life characters that have helped to shape them. 'Hamish Macdonell has had a ringside seat over a decade of Scottish devolution. We have not always agreed, but he has always been there. His book is a timely contribution to the history of Scotland.' Jack McConnell, First Minister of Scotland 2001-2007 'Hamish Macdonell has reported every twist and turn - and each step forward - of Scotland's evolving democracy over the Parliament's first ten years.' Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland since 2007 Uncharted Territory is well-informed, dogged and comprehensive. It has been written in the sort of sharp, incisive style that we have come to expect from Hamish Macdonell's day-to-day reporting in The Scotsman. This is a political history of Scotland that not only explains succinctly what went on - both on the political stage and behind it - but puts everything into a clear UK framework. You'll find no better guide to Scotland's first ten devolution years.' Fraser Nelson, political editor, Spectator About the author: Hamish Macdonell is the Scottish political editor of The Scotsman. He was born in Inverness and educated at Fettes College and the University of York. He became a journalist in 1990 and worked for the Press Association and The Daily Mail before joining The Scotsman. Rights and Permissions Information: Methuen holds additional rights in Uncharted Territory. If you seek assistance with a rights or permissions request please contact us on info@methuen.co.uk or methuenpubltd@btinternet.com
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