The diaries cover the period between 18 September 2013 and 22 March 2015, and contain thoughtful and detailed descriptions of the pro-Independence campaigning activities of John McCurdy and his partner Joan Skinner, including notes on canvassing and letter-writing for Yes Scotland; notes on public meetings including those of the Edinburgh Active Citizenship Group, Radical Independence Campaign, and Women for Independence; reports on panel discussions, literary events, and political speeches in and around Edinburgh; and comments on global affairs. Some entries also include drawings of Scottish scenery and birds.

The transcript contains an edited version of diary entries for 18 September 2013-23 September 2014, with separated notes of meetings, photographs and other additional contextual information, and a reflection on the diaries written in 2022.