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Scottish Independence Referendum – When will referendum results be announced?
Here's a quick rundown of what will be happening when tonight:
Postal votes arrived just before 10pm, and they will be the first ones counted,...
Scottish Independence Referendum – the last push
There was no rest for the referendum-weary.
Last night Yes campaigners gathered on Lauriston Place for a final lap of canvassing and leafletting. Down the...
TERLive! Scottish Independence Referendum
By the time this liveblog gets going the campaigning will be over.
The votes will have been cast by those registered. Whether they are first...
The Scotland I look forward to
Hopes for the future by Alyn Smith MEP
”May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” – Nelson Mandela
When Scotland goes to the polls...
VIDEO – Scottish Independence Referendum – Rally in The Meadows
Earlier today both sides of the independence campaigns set up shop in The Meadows to sing, talk and laugh about independence for Scotland in...
Scottish Independence Referendum – largest electorate ever
A total of 4,285,323 people have registered to vote in the Scottish Independence Referendum on Thursday 18 September, making it the largest electorate ever...
Scottish Independence Referendum – another day another poll or two
A survey of architects in Scotland shows that an overwhelming number of them will be voting Yes next Thursday.
Close to two thirds of the...
English ‘Traitor’ says VOTE YES!
by Alistair Duff, Professor of Information Policy in the School of Arts and Creative Industries at Edinburgh Napier University.
Please, anyone eligible, VOTE YES for Scottish independence! I,...
Letter from Scotland
Thank goodness for football. Like that scene from the trenches in the First World War, both sides in the referendum battle called a truce...
Scottish Independence Referendum – Referendum Reservations
Jonathan Hearn is Professor of Political and Historical Sociology at University of Edinburgh
So far I have been relatively quiet about my personal views in regard...
Scottish Independence Referendum – Nicola Sturgeon’s view
By Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minister
There are only days to go now. On September 18, we’ll have the biggest opportunity in Scotland’s political history....
Scottish Independence Referendum – Danny Alexander’s view
Danny Alexander is LibDem Chief Secretary to the Treasury, a job he has held since 2010. Clearly a Better Together supporter this is his...
Scottish Independence Referendum – register now!
The referendum is now so close that people who register in the final 24 hours before the deadline could determine the outcome of the vote, Yes...
Scottish Independence Referendum – Rainbow Paper out now
Yes LGBT launched its Rainbow Paper outlining how independence will deliver greater equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland.
The campaign group say Westminster control is holding...
Scottish Independence Referendum – the Yes and No of it
The start-up costs for an independent Scotland would run to nearly £2.5bn with another £2bn costs because of the need for new currency arrangements,...
Scottish Independence Referendum – Today’s views
The big news today is oil.
Sir Ian Wood who recently retired from The Wood Group which he took over as the family business and...
Edinburgh MSP tables motion on charity chief’s retirement
EADIE CONGRATULATES RETIRING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF CHILDREN 1st
MSP for Edinburgh Southern Jim Eadie has today tabled a motion in the Scottish Parliament congratulating Anne...
Scottish Independence Referendum – today’s topics
A selection of remarks and comments and pointers to articles about the Scottish Independence Referendum.
People living in Scotland are invited to vote in the...
Greens welcome promise on tackling youth unemployment
Alison Johnstone, Green MSP for Lothian and a member of Holyrood's economy committee, today welcomed a pledge by the Scottish Government to implement findings...
The School Run 2014 in photos
Scotmid sponsored the school run today which started from Holyrood just after the baton had gone inside the Parliament building.
Schoolchildren and their parents were...
MSP raises Waverley access concerns
Lothian MSP, Sarah Boyack, writes on access issues at Waverley Station.
Anyone who regularly travels through Haymarket or Waverley will know about the significant redevelopment...
Scottish Independence Referendum – the Green view
Today as we mark 100 days of campaigning left until the referendum, the Green Yes campaign is calling on Green-minded Scots to inspire undecided...
Colin Keir MSP looks forward to the final 100 days
by Colin Keir MSP
As an SNP MSP you can well imagine how I am feeling as we head towards the most significant date in...
The Great Tapestry of Scotland to have a permanent home
The Scottish Borders Council reached a momentous agreement today at a full meeting of Councillors held in Hawick. After a full year of careful...
Video – Mortonhall multi agency group to be set up
Edinburgh Council agreed this morning to set up a multi agency group with representatives from NHS Lothian, Sands Lothian and The Scottish Government to...
Holyrood ending ‘right to buy’ in Scotland is a good thing says city centre...
The SNP has said that it welcomes the announcement by the Scottish Government that they will fast-track the end of Right to Buy.
During a...
Scottish Independence Referendum – today’s chat
A selection of remarks and comments and pointers to articles about the Scottish Independence Referendum.
People living in Scotland are invited to vote in the...
Cuckoo’s Independence poll shows swing to Yes
Cuckoo's Bakery in Dundas Street have been running their own poll by offering referendum cupcakes in red, white or blue icing to reflect a...
Scottish Independence Referendum – the chat today
A selection of remarks and comments and pointers to articles about the Scottish Independence Referendum.
People living in Scotland are invited to vote in the...
Scottish Independence Referendum – The Economic Case for Independence
This week a packed meeting at Murrayfield Stadium’s Thistle Suite listened to John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, and Michelle...
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