Scottish Independence

Sir Sean Connery was never shy about communicating his thoughts on a broad range of subject.

15 of Sean Connery’s best quotes

Mike Russell said that the SNP will publish its referendum bill this week. (Photo byJane Barlow-Pool/Getty Images)

Independence referendum at conclusion of pandemic, vows Mike Russell

There has been growing tension over whether Scotland will be able to hold another independence referendum.

Scottish Independence: Court appeal over Indyref 2 permission

The former and current First Ministers are expected to give evidence in early February

What are the repercussion if Nicola Sturgeon misled parliament?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been labelled as being "frightened of democracy"

Boris Johnson branded a 'cowerin' timorous beastie' by Sturgeon on IndyRef2

Nationalists want a repeat of the 2014 referendum

Scottish Independence: Mike Russell told Australians he wants Indyref2 in 2021

The First Minister requires the approval to hold a second referendum

Could Scotland be granted an independence referendum after the 2021 elections?

Michael Gove said he think more time needs to pass before another Scottish independence referendum.

Michael Gove says not enough time passed for new independence vote

IndyRef2 plans were put on hold by the SNP due to Covid, says Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon 'paused independence referendum plans' due to Covid-19

Picture: Lloyd Smith.

Ewan McGregor comes out in support of Scottish Independence

Boris Johnson response to Scottish Independence polls: UK is still ‘better together’

Boris Johnson says UK is still 'better together'

The SNP should abandon attempts to ‘stop Brexit’ and focus on campaigning for a second independence referendum, Joanna Cherry MP has said. (Photo by ISABEL INFANTES / AFP) (Photo by ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images)

Joanna Cherry MP tells SNP to abandon fighting Brexit

Sir Geoff Palmer, professor Emeritus in the School of Life Sciences at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, and a human rights activist.

Sir Geoff Palmer: Scotland's independence like the colonies

The full report on Russian interference in British democracy will be released on Tuesday. Picture, John Devlin.

'Russia attempted to influence 2014 referendum' reveals report

Leader: Yes movement has power to shape Scotland

Robin McAlpine: Scots anger to boil without change

Andrew Wilson: We can’t waste referendum passion

Alex Salmond hails Yes campaign as ‘best’ ever

Police rest days switched ahead of polling day

Campaign calls for choice on Queen as head of state

Scottish Independence: Alex Salmond makes his case

Scottish Independence: Chris Hoy in Olympic fears

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Scottish Independence: Alex Salmond’s financial claims put under the microscope

Scottish Independence: Alex Salmond challenges David Cameron to TV debate

George Kerevan: SNP must convince the cautious to say ‘yes’

Scottish Independence: SNP and coalition begin to draft the referendum

Scottish Independence: Margo McDonald to be fighting fit for big debate

Graeme Pearson: Independence a minef ield for national security

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A screenshot from one of the Red Ice videos uploaded to BitChute, in which white nationalist broadcadter Lana Lokteff describes Humza Yousaf and his family as "enjoying the fruits of a white society." Picture: BitChute

Police launch investigation into racist abuse and threats aimed at Humza Yousaf

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf tries his hand at hedge trimming during campaigning in Pollok (Pic: Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Humza Yousaf predicts SNP won’t lose seats at next General Election

Analysis of the Scottish Government's consultation on the proposed Land Reform Bill have been released (Katharine Hay/The Scotsman)

Land Reform consultation highlights little trust in Scottish Government