As an person of English descent living in Galloway for the last 8 years, I did actually get involved at the time because, at a time when even in the Borders the Nationalistic fever was getting a bit silly, I felt Rory Stewart had captured the mood very well. I was happy to identify with it. Whether I agree with Neil Oliver all the time, or not, did NOT detract from the 3-part programme he was associated with. (If you squinted a little, you might have seen the squeemishness that maybe ALL the participants felt for some of the potential inferences of whoever put the thing together.)
BUT.........the sensitivities of many Nationalists on all sides leaves a lot to be desired for me.