Exactly this. And especially when you take in the class dynamics and how Scottish people are treated when we go down south, it’s just extremely nuanced. There are pseudo colonialist *aspects* but nowhere on the level of other countries.

I do agree with you on that point!

I watched it as an adult (was it even accessible in the UK when it first aired?) and it’s very good!

It is, however, a really bad look given the power dynamics of the specific countries in question.

What are ‘women of Surrey’ doing in Edinburgh, protesting against the Scottish government? 🤔

As a public figure himself, Kirk did not restrict himself to politeness. He was incredibly crude and cruel about the deaths of other people. Reflecting on his life should reflect the truth.