Hector Macleod

It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom –for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

@kmacraeplockton Agree with all points apart from point 5, your right that a referendum ain’t happening but it should be demanded so the international community see Westminster denying democracy AGAIN

[Euan @EoghanMhic]

With Eilidh Munro just loosing out, this will be the first Scottish Parliament in history, including pre-union, with no Gaelic speaking representatives.

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

I’ve taken a week to think about this, but here goes.
When the email came in last Sunday that the Alba Party would be de-registering, I felt sick to my stomach. It wasn’t a shock, but that didn’t make it any easier reading. At the time, it felt like the last five years had been for nothing. After 2021, I felt everything we were doing was working towards 2026—to see that taken away so close to the target felt like a real hammer blow.
But after reflecting with a clearer mindset, I realized: Independence was never going to be an easy one-horse destination. We were always going to have bumps in the road. As we have witnessed before.
What decides our future is how fast we dust ourselves off and get back on it.
That’s why I’m backing The Alliance to Liberate Scotland. To paraphrase Alex: we need a second independence-supporting party to hold the SNP’s feet to the fire. We can’t let the cause be talked into oblivion with inaction. We need MSPs who are willing to sacrifice for self-determination and we seriously need some adults back in the room at Holyrood.
For me the both votes independence campaign remains, the only change is the regional list vote needs us to fully back The Alliance instead of Alba now
🗳️ Constituency: Vote for your best-placed independence supporting candidate.(whether thats The Alliance, Snp, Independent or workers party)
🗳️ Regional List: Vote The Alliance to Liberate Scotland.
Back in February 2021, I wrote a good luck card to Alex as he prepared for the inquiry committee. I planned to share it when we won independence as a thank you to Alex, but now seems appropriate. To those laughing from the sidelines: you said the same in 2014.
Remember the phrase: “They thought they buried us, they didn’t realize we were a seed.”
In 2012, Alex took a gamble and awoke a nation. In 2021, he launched Alba and re-engaged activists who were losing hope. Those of us who joined Alba can keep our heads high. It was never about a party—it was always about the Cause. The history books will have a chapter on Alba and a chapter on Alex as the leader of the grassroots that refused to let the dream die. Now, it’s up to us to write the next one.
#Scotland #TheAlliance #AlbaParty #ScottishIndependence

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

@ALBAAllan6337 @shannon_talks_ @Ellegla @AngusBMacNeil For clarity, that is not me calling anyone a liar, that is me confirming allan is telling truth as he was co host,
Perhaps the wrong link was passed to you

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

I don’t often reply or interact on here but as i was hosting last nights meeting and given the seriousness of the situation i felt it important to clear this up
Shannon whatever waiting room you were waiting in it was not the alba highlands waiting room, i can 100% give my word on that as i was monitoring it constantly throughout the meeting.

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

The Snp don’t have a plan for there “both votes snp” strategy to succeed in the Highlands & Islands
The Greens spent the last parliament trying to destroy the Highlands & Islands
It has to be The Alba Party on the regional list in May

[Scotland’s Coefficient @scotlandscoeff1]

👏 Football Supporters Europe statement on the ridiculous World Cup prices. Calling on FIFA to halt sales immediately.

$7,000+ to follow your team to the final has to be paid in advance in February.

FIFA will only refund in July - minus a $10 refund fee per ticket!

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

This can’t be shared enough.

[Holyrood Sources @HolyroodSources]

“I was brought up that you didn't speak ill of the dead. But if you're going to speak ill of the dead, at least make your claims accurate.”

@geoffaberdein describes claims about Alex Salmond in Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir as:

“Falsehoods at worst, fabrications at best.”

@CalumAM | @akmaciver

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

@OctopusEnergy @OctopusEnergy do you agree now that an independent scotland could reduce energy prices?

[eva comrie @mickbrick54]

https://t.co/KfK5KMeWRe

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

Going by this, what could the likely formation of the next gov be (65 seats needed)
Reform, Labour, Tory - (never going to happen due to uk politics)
Snp, Green, Lib dem - (maybe possible, but lib dems will make no Independence talk a red line, and according to Lorna Slater Independence is not a red line for greens)
Snp, Labour - (most possible on a “keep reform out” ticket, likely featuring Stephen noon and Kezia Dugdale independence paper as agreement to give all powers to sec of state.

OR we can vote in 15-20 Alba party msps on the list and make sure Independence IS a red line

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

Its not time to hit “the independence button” it time to hit the INDEPENDENCE EACAPE STRATEGY
Like dogs aren’t just for Christmas, Independence isn’t just for elections😡
Make Holyrood 2026 the Independence election, mean it, use it and follow through on it🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Laura Pollock @laura_pollock_]

Calling SNP activists 📣

After a long night, I’m keen to hear from you on where the party needs to go now

As one source told us, ‘time to hit the independence button’?

DMs open, for an article on @ScotNational

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

Transport in the Highlands & Islands isn’t just about fixing what’s broken — it’s about thinking bigger.

@angusbmacneil has long backed bold ideas like Faroe-style tunnels to connect our communities.

Let’s be ambitious. Our islands deserve better.
#Highlands #Islands #Transport #AlbaParty #Independence

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

Did i miss it or was the ZERO mention of independence on tonights @ScotlandTonight debate?

[ALBA Party @AlbaParty]

🗳️ NEW POLL: There is now an EIGHT point lead for YES

Independence is there to be taken. We can deliver it by using the next election as a de-facto referendum on Independence.

#ALBAforIndependence

[Alba Highland @AlbaHighlands]

This poll is good news.
But without action, it means nothing.
The Holyrood election next May should be the Independence election.

#ScottishIndependence #AlbaParty #VoteAlba #YesScotland #Holyrood2026 #IndependenceNow #UseTheBallotBox #TimeForAction

[Alba Highland @AlbaHighlands]

On June 19th
Vote @AlbaParty and @Alba_SteveC No1

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

22 years a celtic playes, 16 consecutive seasons scoring, 26 major trophies won
What an achievement and it couldn’t be achieved by a more decent guy.
There cant be many, even our rivals that wont feel a bit delighted for Forrest,
a true example of a down to earth, loyal footballer who gives everything for the badge.

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

Occupation comes in many forms
Scotland has had our assets stripped, our language crushed and our culture attempted to be erased
Ireland had similar but enforced by british troops
Palestine has had same but worse with bombs falling from the sky and bulldozers on the ground
Occupation knows occupation
From the Scottish highlands to Gaza, Dublin to the West Bank
@KNEECAPCEOL are right to call it out and @KennyMacAskill is right in standing up for them when others remain silent or worse bend there knee to the Israeli state
#EndTheOccupation
#FreePalestine

[Hector Macleod @HectorMac_Alba]

Well done, @ForWomenScot
Common sense has prevailed
SEX MEANS BIOLOGICAL SEX under the Equality Act.
Now the government must make sure that the equalities act is upheld.
#ForWomenScotland #SexMatters #EqualityAct

[Holyrood @HolyroodDaily]

'Sex' means biological sex under Equality Act, judges rule https://t.co/XJ8PNMLCW3