Political Support

  • Emma Roddick – MSP Highlands and Islands (SNP)

    “I took my affirmation under protest because I felt it right that my allegiance is with the people I am there to represent and who elected me, rather than the monarchy. It does undermine our legitimacy to start off having to declare our allegiance to the monarchy. I certainly hope the folk we are elected to represent would prefer I put them first instead of the monarchy.”

  • Maggie Chapman – MSP North East Scotland (Scottish Greens)

    “[I] support both the dissolution of all special powers and privileges for the royal family in Scotland and the principle of an elected head of state.”

  • Christine Grahame – MSP Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale (SNP)

    Christine Grahame – MSP Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale (SNP)

    “I am a republican and have been for decades.”

  • James Dornan – MSP Glasgow Cathcart (SNP)

    James Dornan – MSP Glasgow Cathcart (SNP)

    “As previously stated in the Scottish Parliament I support a full debate and vote/referendum on the future and potential abolition of the monarchy once the existing monarch is no longer in place. I firmly believe in an elected head of state.”

  • Lorna Slater - MSP Lothians (Green)

    The Monarchy is an archaic and fundamentally undemocratic institution. The upcoming million-pound coronations comes as households and families across the UK are facing extortionate bills and soaring costs. It is time to question and challenge the system of hereditary privilege.

  • Graham Campbell

    Graham Campbell

    “True Democracy must be a republic. The Westminster/Whitehall state is an empire and Babylon Must Fall!
    We're citizens NOT subjects. Scotland breaking free is a chance for England, Wales and Ireland to free themselves.”

  • Ross Mckenzie - Edinburgh Councillor (Independant)

    “The existence of a hereditary head of state serves to legitimise hereditary wealth and power. For anyone who wishes to make Scotland a more equal society, Republicanism should be a given.”

  • Roza Salih - Glasgow Counciller (SNP)

    “Scotland will be free one day and it will be the best country when a broad diversity of voices are reflected at all levels of society. The Monarchy is a barrier to self determination and for a fairer society for all.”

Popular Support

  • Malini Chakrabarty (Artist)

    When you praise the people currently profiting from the stolen riches and labour of Empire and who never acknowledge or apologise for the violence of colonisation, you're telling the world you don't care.

  • George Gunn (Journalist)

    An independent Scottish Socialist republic is the fundamental starting place for a new country. A country fit for all Scots to live in, welcoming, prosperous, ambitious and just. Our republic is our dream. We must always move towards our dream with dignity and purpose.

  • Tommy Sheppard

    If we strive for an open and inclusive society where everyone is valued and respected, we need to leave this outdated and anachronistic institution behind.

Our Founders

  • Jack Boag

    Jack lives in Aberdeen and is a member of the Scottish Labour Party. They’re an elections and boundaries nerd so likes things that are transparent and accountable.

  • Dovydas Kuliešas

    Dovydas joined the SNP in Spring 2017, and has been a member of the party since. Lithuanian by birth, lost in identity crisis on the banks of the Clyde by choice, a devoted social democrat by belief, his interests include history, antifascism, khachapuri, speculative fiction and foreign policy.

  • Erin

    Erin is an SNP member who lives in Glasgow. Originally from Canada, she’s not used to seeing the monarchy so close up.

  • Allan Faulds

    Allan is the daft geek behind Ballot Box Scotland, and therefore loves elections and wants more of them.

  • Rob McDowall

    Rob lives in Glasgow. Has a penchant for chocolate and cheese and is a member of the SNP. He is passionate about tackling injustice and working to ensure the new Scottish social security system delivers for those in most need.

  • Alex Mulholland

    Alex lives in Highland Perthshire. He is a Gaelic & Scots speaker. He believes in supporting minority languages and rural communities.

  • James K Puchowski

    James is a linguist, book hoarder, and a Scottish Green. He grew up in England, dislikes feudalism, and believes Scotland should be an independent republic with strong municipal government.

  • Sinéad Collins

    Sinéad is an Irish woman and SNP activist living in Edinburgh. She’s a fierce believer in human rights and equality for all, and therefore believes that abolishing the monarchy is the best route forward for our society.

  • James Wysocki

    James is a member of the SNP who lives in Glasgow and works within education. He believes in a Scottish Republic and giving power to the people, not an unelected monarch.

  • Stanley Wilkinson

    Stanley is a Chemistry student and member of the Scottish Greens from Fife who loves elections so will never miss a chance to get more of them.

  • Mathew Nicolson

    Mathew is a Shetlander and member of the Scottish Green Party. He believes in democracy and looks forward to being on the losing side of presidential elections.

  • Jack Deeth

    Jack lives in the north-east of Scotland and opposes hereditary power on principle.

  • Gwen Wall

    Gwen is a Labour and Co-operative activist in Glasgow. She believes in a Scottish Republic within the Union.

  • Stephanie Melnick

    Stephanie is a queer, autistic activist & writer who enjoys joining committees just a little too much. She has worked with numerous climate & environmental groups and is a member of the SNP. They believe in creating a truly democratic Scotland which necessitates the removal of the monarchy. Stephanie uses she/they pronouns.