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 ...

On the surface it seemed the cause of Scottish independence was lost: Balliol wasn't going to return and the English were in firm control, but under the surface, covert plans were being hatched.

Scottish parliament cannot legislate for a second referendum without the UK government’s consent, the Supreme Court ruled today. She had hoped to hold a second referendum – known as IndyRef2 ...

The UK Government agreed to allow the Scottish Goverment to hold a referendum on Scottish independence on the 18th September 2014. The people of Scotland were given the opportunity to have their ...

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 ...

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels marched into the centre of Goma, the largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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 ...

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 ...