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THE former speaker of the Commons, John Bercow, has said it is “perfectly possible” that Scotland may decide to hold an independence referendum without the consent of Westminster, arguing circumstances have changed since 2014.

HE could not speak English when he arrived in Scotland, then went on to become our first French-born MSP and MEP.

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January the 25th is the day Scotland pays tribute to its ‘national bard,’ Robert Burns. This is a well-known fact to the people of Scotland. However, what is not as well known is that, according to recent research by the University of Glasgow,1 led by Professor Murray Pittock, Robert Burns contributes £203 million a year […]

SALES of salmon overseas reached a record high last year, with Scottish firms exporting £618 million worth of the fish to countries across the globe. The value of salmon sales abroad in 2019 rose by 22%, according to figures from the UK Government.

Oficina Precaria of Scotland – is an organisation that deals with attention, support and advice (free legal support) to any migrant residing in Scotland. They offer free solidarity and support for people in a precarious employment situation as a casual worker and as a migrant. Hilary Horrocks explains more. Brexit is finally upon us. The […]

PETER Bell (Sunday National, February 9) succinctly in one sentence defines where we are as a country within the United Kingdom when he states “Scotland to England is at the same time both essential and irrelevant”.

THE dug doesn’t like to blow his own trumpet, what with his paws lacking an opposable thumb and all that, but I did predict that this year we’d start to see opinion polls showing a consistent majority for independence. It’s already begun.

NICOLA Sturgeon has told leaders in Brussels that she will use the powers of Holyrood to ensure Scotland keeps a close relationship with the EU.

A DUTCH town has marked its solidarity for post-Brexit Scotland by replacing the Union Jack flag with a Saltire.

THE Scottish Parliament last night voted in favour of holding a second independence referendum, with the motion gaining support from both the SNP and Scottish Green Party.

EMOTIONAL Scottish MEPs can be seen hugging amidst tears outside the EU Parliament in Brussels, following today's backing of the UK's withdrawal terms. 

NICOLA Sturgeon is set to outline “the next steps in the campaign to secure Scotland’s future as an independent country” on Friday.

New Scotland Poll: Which parliament should ultimately decide on the holding of a future Scottish independence referendum?

•Holyrood: 61%
•Westminster: 39%

Poll by Survation for Progress Scotland 20-22 Jan 2020. Scotland Sample: 1019 participants.

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FROM personal experience I agree 100% with Lesley Riddoch (Our Irish cousins will carry on flourishing long after we are dragged from the EU, January 23). As the Highlands and Islands Scottish National Farmers’ Union convener during the Thatcher years I was frequently in Brussels and Strasbourg. The SNP’s Winnie Ewing, known as “Madame Ecosse”, was a favourite in the EU Parliament.

A Holyrood Committee has welcomed confirmation from the Scottish Government that it will introduce primary legislation to allow any future referendum on independence to take place.

A MAJOR new report is offering ways to break the deadlock on Scottish independence and suggests how it can be achieved even if Boris Johnson keeps telling Scotland “no”.