The party was founded on April 7, 1934 and has been an ever-growing political phenomenon as the desire for Scottish independence and, now, membership in the European Union, has grown in its appeal. Pivotal moments throughout the SNP’s history have marked waypoints on our journey to government today. The 1967 Hamilton by-election victory by Winnie Ewing brought the SNP into the national spotlight, signalling its emergence as a serious political contender. This victory, coupled with subsequent... Read this story
