Thus has the campaign for Scottish independence prospered in recent years. But recent events have not conspired to create as healthy an environment for the separatist movement as in bygone years.

Scotland rejected independence at a 2014 referendum, 55% to 45%. But circumstances have changed dramatically since then, according to the Scottish National Party (SNP) -- the third-largest party ...

First Minister John Swinney has insisted he wants to “finish the task” on Scottish independence – with the SNP leader declaring this to be an “urgent priority” for him. He claimed those ...

The Scottish National Party has been criticised for using public money to fund a report on Scottish independence that is expected to set out citizenship and passport proposals if Scotland were to ...

KATE Forbes has said the SNP will “never give up on independence” following the announcement that her party has made a deal ...

The European Central Bank lowered rates by 25 basis points to 2.75% as expected and kept more easing on the table.

Of the many issues thrown up by Brexit, one of the most pressing is the territorial integrity of the United Kingdom. Brexit was in large measure a revolt by a ...

A referendum on Scottish independence from the United Kingdom was held in Scotland on 18 September 2014 - with voters choosing to remain as part of the UK. “Scottish independence will only come ...

He claimed those who favour leaving the UK were “getting closer and closer to Scottish independence”, with Mr Swinney adding: “I intend to finish the task.” With no prospect of a second ...

John Swinney has called for a Northern Irish-style trigger point for a border poll to be accepted for Scottish independence ...

Scotland voted No to independence following an historical campaign between Yes Scotland and Better Together. In the end the result was declared just after 6am on September 19 2014: 55 per cent No ...