Devolution was secured in 1997 for Scotland due to a combination of changing political dynamics, public sentiment, and the context of the time. By the late 1990s, there was a growing demand for self-governance, fueled by the rise of the Scottish National Party and a broader desire for regional autonomy within the UK. The success of the "Yes" campaign in the referendum reflected a shift in public opinion, supported by a Labour government that recognized the importance of addressing national identity and regional disparities. This contrasted with 1979, when the devolution proposal failed to gain sufficient support, partly due to a lack of political will and insufficient engagement with the electorate.
Scotland Manufacturing was created in 1979.
Jason Scotland was born on 1979-02-18.
High Contrast was born in 1979.
National Youth Orchestra of Scotland was created in 1979.
West of Scotland Band Alliance was created in 1979.
Carmen Pierquaccini was born in 1979, in Paisley, Scotland, UK.
Kahleen Crawford was born in 1979, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Atta Yaqub was born in 1979, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Johann Hari was born in 1979, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Ainslie Henderson was born on January 28, 1979, in Scotland.
Pollyanna McIntosh was born on March 15, 1979, in Scotland, UK.
Betty Henderson died in August 1979, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.