Scottish exit 'democratically unacceptable' Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said it is "democratically unacceptable" that Scotland would be taken out of the EU "against its will" and the option of a second referendum on independence is on the table. News • 24 Jun 16
Scottish exit 'democratically unacceptable' Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said it is "democratically unacceptable" that Scotland would be taken out of the EU "against its will" and the option of a second referendum on independence is on the table. News • 24 Jun 16
Sturgeon to relaunch Scottish independence bid Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed her intention to relaunch the SNP's independence campaign in the summer despite losing its overall majority in parliament. News • 08 May 16
Sturgeon to relaunch Scottish independence bid Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed her intention to relaunch the SNP's independence campaign in the summer despite losing its overall majority in parliament. News • 08 May 16
Sturgeon: No independence poll until most approve Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said her pro-independence Scottish National Party would not press for a second independence referendum until the majority of Scots wanted to leave the United Kingdom. News • 20 Apr 16
Sturgeon: No independence poll until most approve Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said her pro-independence Scottish National Party would not press for a second independence referendum until the majority of Scots wanted to leave the United Kingdom. News • 20 Apr 16
SNP to start new independence bid, says Sturgeon The Scottish National Party (SNP) will start building a new case for independence from the United Kingdom this summer, party leader and Scottish government head Nicola Sturgeon said today. News • 12 Mar 16
SNP to start new independence bid, says Sturgeon The Scottish National Party (SNP) will start building a new case for independence from the United Kingdom this summer, party leader and Scottish government head Nicola Sturgeon said today. News • 12 Mar 16
AG Barr sees revenue improving after festive cheer AG Barr, the maker of Irn-Bru and Rubicon fizzy drinks, said it expected fourth-quarter revenue growth in excess of 2.5%, after a robust performance over Christmas. Business • 29 Jan 16
AG Barr sees revenue improving after festive cheer AG Barr, the maker of Irn-Bru and Rubicon fizzy drinks, said it expected fourth-quarter revenue growth in excess of 2.5%, after a robust performance over Christmas. Business • 29 Jan 16
Sturgeon pledges to fight to keep Britain in EU The leader of the Scottish National Party has pledged to fight to keep Britain in the European Union, as pressure mounts on the British government to clarify its stance on the issue. News • 17 Oct 15
Sturgeon pledges to fight to keep Britain in EU The leader of the Scottish National Party has pledged to fight to keep Britain in the European Union, as pressure mounts on the British government to clarify its stance on the issue. News • 17 Oct 15
'Scottish lion has roared' says Alex Salmond The Scottish National Party has won a historic victory at Westminster, with Nicola Sturgeon's party taking seats that had long been Labour strongholds. News • 08 May 15
'Scottish lion has roared' says Alex Salmond The Scottish National Party has won a historic victory at Westminster, with Nicola Sturgeon's party taking seats that had long been Labour strongholds. News • 08 May 15
UK Ebola nurse could receive blood donations A nurse being treated for Ebola in London could be given blood donations from fellow survivors in a bid to overcome the deadly virus, the Government's chief medical officer has said. News • 30 Dec 14
UK Ebola nurse could receive blood donations A nurse being treated for Ebola in London could be given blood donations from fellow survivors in a bid to overcome the deadly virus, the Government's chief medical officer has said. News • 30 Dec 14
Healthcare worker diagnosed with Ebola in Glasgow A healthcare worker who returned to Scotland from Sierra Leone last night has been diagnosed with Ebola and is receiving treatment in Glasgow. News • 29 Dec 14
Healthcare worker diagnosed with Ebola in Glasgow A healthcare worker who returned to Scotland from Sierra Leone last night has been diagnosed with Ebola and is receiving treatment in Glasgow. News • 29 Dec 14
Salmond announces plan to win Westminster seat Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond has announced his plan to win a seat at Westminster in next year's British general election. News • 07 Dec 14
Salmond announces plan to win Westminster seat Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond has announced his plan to win a seat at Westminster in next year's British general election. News • 07 Dec 14
Scotland to be granted power to set income tax Scotland is to be granted the power to set income tax rates and determine income tax bands under a decision made in the wake of the Scottish referendum in September. News • 27 Nov 14
Scotland to be granted power to set income tax Scotland is to be granted the power to set income tax rates and determine income tax bands under a decision made in the wake of the Scottish referendum in September. News • 27 Nov 14
Scotland may cut air travel taxes Scotland is likely to slash taxes on passengers flying out of the country from next year following a new tax deal with Britain, giving Scottish airports an advantage over English rivals. Business • 27 Nov 14
Scotland may cut air travel taxes Scotland is likely to slash taxes on passengers flying out of the country from next year following a new tax deal with Britain, giving Scottish airports an advantage over English rivals. Business • 27 Nov 14
Talks on Scottish devolution to begin All-party talks aimed at reaching agreement on what new powers should be devolved to Scotland in the wake of the independence referendum get under way today. News • 22 Oct 14
Talks on Scottish devolution to begin All-party talks aimed at reaching agreement on what new powers should be devolved to Scotland in the wake of the independence referendum get under way today. News • 22 Oct 14
Irish links to major Scottish Viking find A metal-detecting enthusiast has unearthed the most significant Viking treasure hoard ever found in Scotland, shedding light on the warriors' links with the rest of Europe. News • 13 Oct 14
Irish links to major Scottish Viking find A metal-detecting enthusiast has unearthed the most significant Viking treasure hoard ever found in Scotland, shedding light on the warriors' links with the rest of Europe. News • 13 Oct 14
Salmond accuses Cameron of making false 'vow' Scottish nationalist leader Alex Salmond has accused British Prime Minister David Cameron and other London politicians of tricking Scottish voters out of independence by making a false "vow" about granting them new powers. News • 21 Sep 14
Salmond accuses Cameron of making false 'vow' Scottish nationalist leader Alex Salmond has accused British Prime Minister David Cameron and other London politicians of tricking Scottish voters out of independence by making a false "vow" about granting them new powers. News • 21 Sep 14
RBS scraps plans to move south after Scots vote no Royal Bank of Scotland said it had scrapped plans to move its registered office to England after Scots voted to remain part of the UK. Business • 19 Sep 14
RBS scraps plans to move south after Scots vote no Royal Bank of Scotland said it had scrapped plans to move its registered office to England after Scots voted to remain part of the UK. Business • 19 Sep 14
Cameron promises new powers for Scotland British Prime Minister David Cameron has said draft laws granting Scotland new powers would be published by January. News • 19 Sep 14
Cameron promises new powers for Scotland British Prime Minister David Cameron has said draft laws granting Scotland new powers would be published by January. News • 19 Sep 14
Salmond resigns after Scots reject independence Scottish First Minister and Scottish Nationalist Party leader Alex Salmond has resigned following the rejection of Scotland's referendum on independence. News • 19 Sep 14
Salmond resigns after Scots reject independence Scottish First Minister and Scottish Nationalist Party leader Alex Salmond has resigned following the rejection of Scotland's referendum on independence. News • 19 Sep 14
Scottish referendum ballot explained People in Scotland are voting in a referendum today on whether to declare independence from the United Kingdom. News • 18 Sep 14
Scottish referendum ballot explained People in Scotland are voting in a referendum today on whether to declare independence from the United Kingdom. News • 18 Sep 14
Scottish vote: UK traders settle in for long night London's trading rooms are gearing up for an extra long shift to cover Scotland's independence referendum and drafting in extra staff. Business • 18 Sep 14
Scottish vote: UK traders settle in for long night London's trading rooms are gearing up for an extra long shift to cover Scotland's independence referendum and drafting in extra staff. Business • 18 Sep 14
Count begins in Scottish independence vote Polling has closed in Scotland's independence referendum and the counting of ballots has started, with the result expected in the early hours of tomorrow. News • 18 Sep 14
Count begins in Scottish independence vote Polling has closed in Scotland's independence referendum and the counting of ballots has started, with the result expected in the early hours of tomorrow. News • 18 Sep 14
Final polls show narrow lead for Scottish No vote The final two polls before Scotland votes on independence tomorrow have shown support for staying in the United Kingdom narrowly leads breaking up the union. News • 18 Sep 14
Final polls show narrow lead for Scottish No vote The final two polls before Scotland votes on independence tomorrow have shown support for staying in the United Kingdom narrowly leads breaking up the union. News • 18 Sep 14
Scotland would struggle to keep pound informally An independent Scotland would struggle to maintain an informal currency union with the rest of the UK for over a year if it walked away from its share of the UK's national debt, a think tank said. Business • 16 Sep 14
Scotland would struggle to keep pound informally An independent Scotland would struggle to maintain an informal currency union with the rest of the UK for over a year if it walked away from its share of the UK's national debt, a think tank said. Business • 16 Sep 14
UK house prices reach record high in July UK house prices have reached a new record high of £272,000 on average after surging by 11.7% over the last year, according to an official report. Business • 16 Sep 14
UK house prices reach record high in July UK house prices have reached a new record high of £272,000 on average after surging by 11.7% over the last year, according to an official report. Business • 16 Sep 14
Cameron warns of 'painful divorce' for Scotland British Prime Minister David Cameron has said he would be "utterly heartbroken" if Scotland votes to leave the UK. News • 16 Sep 14
Cameron warns of 'painful divorce' for Scotland British Prime Minister David Cameron has said he would be "utterly heartbroken" if Scotland votes to leave the UK. News • 16 Sep 14
