John Maclean Scottish Independence 2014 Mug

Thismug pays homage to the great Scottish revolutionary socialist John Maclean (1879-1923). Born in Pollokshaws, Glasgow, the former schoolteacher fought long and hard for the rights of the common people, ending up in prison for his beliefs. He founded the Scottish Workers Republican Party and supported Scottish independence. His health was broken in prison and he died aged 44. Loved by the people, over 20,000 lined the streets at his funeral. Elected to the chair of the Third All-Russian Congress of Soviets in 1918 when he was made Bolshevik consul in Scotland, the design on the mug is based on an image from a Russian stamp struck in his honour. It shows a black and white portrait of Maclean together with the Scottish flag and the words ‘Scottish Workers Republic 2014.’ This is a reference to the 2014 referendum on independence for Scotland from the United Kingdom government. The mug would be the perfect gift for friends and family who support independence, have socialist leanings and who are likely to vote yes in the referendum.