Scottish independence round-up: YouGov | Hearts

CATCH up on the day in the Scottish independence debate, with this round-up of stories featured on our dedicated referendum microsite.

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A new YouGov opinion poll for the Times has added to evidence that support for independence has risen with one month to go before the vote.

The poll recorded the highest level of backing for a Yes vote in its polling on the referendum question, although No support maintained a 14-point lead.

In other referendum news, oil and gas forecasts by the OBR have been described as “incredibly pessimistic” in a newly-published report by business group N-56, Hearts have issued a statement accusing pro-independence campaigners of attempting to “hijack” the club’s logo ahead of yesterday’s Edinburgh derby against Hibernian, and Alex Salmond has said that keeping the pound without the backing of the Bank of England is a viable “transitional option” for an independent Scotland.

TODAY’S BEST COMMENT, ANALYSIS & FEATURES

Every day we highlight some of the most interesting and talked-about articles on the Scottish independence referendum - here are some of today’s best pieces, as featured on our Indyref microsite.

• The referendum relic hunters documenting the Scottish independence vote

The BBC’s Steven McKenzie meets the collectors acquiring and preserving material from the Scottish independence referendum campaign.

• Alex Stevenson: How different are Scotland’s values?

Alex Stevenson, Parliamentary editor of politics.co.uk, assesses claims that Scottish values are fundamentally different from those in the rest of the UK,

• Video: The issues concerning voters: Trident, oil, and identity

The Telegraph talk to politicians, business leaders and ordinary voters up and down the country, discussing some of the key topics in the independence referendum debate.

• Lesley Riddoch: Hands up for a healthier Scotland

The SNP wants to protect the NHS here, while the coalition is destroying it over the Border, writes Lesley Riddoch.

• Gerry Hassan: The power, and absence, of doubt in pro-independence camp

Political commentator Gerry Hassan addresses the lack of doubt or uncertainty expressed by those in favour of Scottish independence, writing: “If the SNP could adopt a different tone it would speak to the Scotland which is unsure, nervous and waiting to be won over.”

• Scottish independence camps weigh lessons of Quebec

Canada’s CBC News take an in-depth look at the Scottish independence referendum debate, and its parallels with the Quebec sovereignty movement.

• Malcolm Brown: Scottish difference doesn’t depend on referendum result

University of Southern Queensland academic and former Glasgow University student Malcolm Brown reflects on the nature of Scottish identity in the context of the independence referendum.

• How would Scottish independence affect university research funding?

Sir Adrian Bird, Professor of Genetics at Edinburgh University, and vice-principal of Aberdeen University Bryan MacGregor give their contrasting views on the impact of Scottish independence on research funding for Scottish universities.

• John Curtice: YouGov post record high for Yes vote

Professor John Curtice takes a detailed look at the data behind YouGov’s latest poll, which shows support for a ‘Yes’ vote at a higher level than in any previous YouGov survey.

• How might Scottish broadcasting look after a Yes vote?

The BBC’s ‘Daily question’ blog looks at the possible role of the BBC after independence, the potential for a new Scottish Broadcasting Service, and parallels with broadcasting across the island of Ireland.

• Get the latest referendum news, opinion and analysis from across Scotland and beyond on our new Scottish Independence website