Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond's version of independence from the UK looks remarkably similar to a Scotland that belongs to it.

Salmond claims no EU member will block Scottish membership to the 28 nation bloc

European Commission President José Manuel Barroso said joining EU would be almost impossible for an independent Scotland.

Chancellor George Osborne's threat that independent Scotland cannot keep sterling sets off massive debate

Labour's shadow chancellor hits back at the Scottish independence 'Yes campaign'

OPEC says North Sea oil output to hit new lows as tempers flare up over referendum.

Prime Minister David Cameron delivered an emotional appeal to voters.

Shadow chancellor accuses SNP leader of running away from Scotland's currency question.

SNP leader Alex Salmond pushing for currency union if he wins Scottish independence referendum.

Bank of England governor is set to speak on whether Scotland will keep the pound

Jimmy Reid Foundation says Scotland has lost out on 30-year bonanza of North Sea oil revenues.

Police confirm a body was removed from woodlands in Kirkcaldy.

Foreign secretary William Hague is in Glasgow to deliver a paper on Scotland's EU membership chances.

First minister Alex Salmond says 'yes' campaign strengthened in Scottish referendum.

Scotland's first minister promise to keep the pound may be boosted by Treasury pledge.

UK Treasury wants to ensure that borrowing costs do not rise if Scotland leaves union.

PM snubs televised debate with Alex Salmond on Scottish independence.

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John McGarrigle said his father, also called John, 59, had been sitting 'in his favourite seat' directly beneath where the police helicopter crashed through the roof of the Clutha.

Top Scottish politician said Scotland's farmers would be €1bn better off under EU membership.

First Minister Alex Salmond got into a tête-à-tête with Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont over childcare pledges.

Scottish tax expert Ronnie Ludwig sceptical of economic claims in SNP White Paper.

Young skilled people would be welcome to add to Scotland's prosperity, says first minister.

Scotland's deputy first minister argues independent Scotland would help women find work and create jobs.

Former chancellor critical of Alex Salmond's vision for an independent Scotland.

Treasury secretary Danny Alexander launches attack on Alex Salmond's money calculations on independence.

Scotland's first minister lays out case for independence in colossal white paper published by Holyrood.

Alex Salmond's party will unveil its vision for Scotland's post-independence future.

Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael warns Scotland would face job losses if the country exits the pound

Scottish government paper on vision of economic independence appears flawed and contradictory.