13+ hour, 23+ min ago   (730+ words) DOES an independent Scotland “really” need its own currency? Let me put it this way – if the entire point of independence is to fly the Saltire in place of the Union Jack, and to replace God Save the King with…...

13+ hour, 23+ min ago   (822+ words) THE UK is at a “pivotal moment of constitutional change,” Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has said ahead of a landmark meeting with the leaders of Wales and Northern Ireland. The SNP leader will join Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap…...

1+ day, 25+ min ago   (258+ words) Celtic and Rangers heroes are at the heart of a major overhaul of Scotland's youth setup as the SFA attempts to build a new pathway for young talent. Former Ibrox defender Lee Wallace will link up with ex-Dundee United manager…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (583+ words) THE leaders of the UK’s devolved administrations will sign a landmark agreement on Monday aimed at giving Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish voters a say on their constitutional futures. SNP leader John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (646+ words) THE Scottish Greens have announced they will force a Holyrood vote on halting AI data centre applications. They have accused SNP ministers of “sitting on the fence” as speculative proposals for the energy-hungry infrastructure continue to mount. The Scottish Government…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (663+ words) THE First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will discuss the “pursuit of a different attitude” from the UK Government around the constitutional question when they meet on Monday, Rhun ap Iorwerth has said. The Plaid Cymru leader will…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (402+ words) AMSTERDAM is one of those iconic global cities like London and New York already seared into your consciousness before you even set sight on the canals, the sprawling red light districts and the proud cycle-mounted inhabitants. But there is much…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (510+ words) THE momentum for constitutional change is “undeniable” and Westminster “must prepare for a post-UK future”, John Swinney has said ahead of meetings with the first ministers of Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland’s First Minister will speak to Plaid Cymru leader…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1110+ words) CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a golf course on a protected Scottish beach could generate millions for the Highland economy while helping to combat depopulation problems that have persisted since the Clearances, one of Scotland’s leading economists has said. Speaking to…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (979+ words) A "GOLDEN" chance to revitalise the former shipbuilding communities along the Clyde could be scuppered because of a two-week deadline to move an historic ship from Pakistan before it is destroyed. Clyde Naval Heritage (CNH) have been told they have…...