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About Ross Colquhoun

Ross Colquhoun is a visual artist, graphic designer and the director of National Collective. An alumni of Edinburgh College of Art's School of Visual Communication and founder of Human Resources, he believes that art has immeasurable power to influence people, to inspire ideas and to motivate change. He envisions a scenario in which independence would bring a new cultural confidence to Scotland. View all posts by Ross Colquhoun →

Announcements, Editorial

Ross Colquhoun: Scotland Is A Young, Vibrant Nation, Ready To Meet The Future Head On

September 15, 2014·0 comments

This essay was first published in the Sunday Herald and is inspired by and dedicated to the utterly brilliant and

Members

Ross Colquhoun: Journey of Yes

August 17, 2014·1 comment

This is a speech taken from National Collective Presents… at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Saturday 16th August 2014. Like

#scotculture, Imagine Scotland

100 Artists and Creatives Who Support Scottish Independence

January 26, 2014·28 comments

A little over a year ago a No voting friend challenged me to name twenty artists and creatives who support

Graphic Design, Magazine, NC, Political Art and Activism

Political Art and Activism: Poster

February 18, 2013·0 comments

Poster — noun a large printed picture, notice, or advertisement displayed in a public place. The poster has long been

Campaign Handbook, Magazine, NC, Political Art and Activism

Political Art and Activism: Flash Mob

January 13, 2013·0 comments

Flash mob — noun a public gathering of friends or complete strangers, organised via the Internet or mobile phone, who

Magazine, NC

Don’t Politicise The Memory Of Our Brave Soldiers

October 12, 2012·0 comments

Who commemorates the outbreak of war? The answer, a desperate and beleaguered Prime Minister who is willing to plunge to

Announcements, Magazine, NC

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

September 22, 2012·2 comments

Click on the image below to view the full panorama of the March and Rally: Ross Colquhoun National Collective —

Graphic Design, NC, Scotland's Referendum Guide

Scotland’s Referendum: Environment

July 25, 2012·1 comment

Scotland’s Referendum isn’t about two different destinations; It’s a fork in the road. It’s about the nation we are, and

Graphic Design, NC

Keep Calm And…

July 18, 2012·1 comment

The ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster, so ubiquitous across the country as a symbol of modern kitsch British patriotism,

Graphic Design, NC, Scotland's Referendum Guide

Scotland’s Referendum: Democracy

July 18, 2012·0 comments

Scotland’s Referendum isn’t about two different destinations; It’s a fork in the road. It’s about the nation we are, and

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