Moray man in charge of Salmond’s safety
A Moray man who once protected Princess Diana is now bodyguard to First Minister Alex Salmond.
Referendum 2014
Scottish independence: No referendum selfies allowed at polling booth
Voters are being reminded not to put their vote at risk during tomorrow's historic poll.
Scottish independence: Danny Alexander shops around for No votes
North MP Danny Alexander echoed the words of the Queen as he took to the streets of Inverness yesterday to speak to shoppers in the run-up to Thursday's referendum.
Scottish independence: No sign on Black Isle ‘shot’ more than 120 times
A trailer displaying one Black Isle landowner's support for the Union has been vandalised.
Scottish independence: Currency concerns cast a shadow
The argument over the SNP's proposed sterling union has not dominated the debate in the last fortnight in the way it did in the immediate aftermath of the first televised leaders debate.
Scottish independence: Ex-Runrig star Donnie Munro speaks out
Donnie Munro, the former lead singer of Runrig, has kept out of the debate over Scotland's future until now.
Scottish independence: Standard Life warn of Yes crisis
Pensions and insurance giant Standard Life reiterated its warning yesterday that parts of its business could be moved south of the border after a Yes vote.
North peer calls for UK-wide convention
A former Highland MP has called for a UK-wide constitutional convention after a referendum No vote.
Yes sign reaches for cloud nine above A9
Pro-independence campaigners have scaled new heights to promote their message ahead of next week's referendum.
Scottish independence: 18 questions that simply haven’t been answered yet
With Scotland just days away from its date with destiny, Calum Ross examines the unanswered questions and “known unknowns” in the independence battle.
Scottish independence: Gordon Brown pledges new Home Rule Bill
Gordon Brown promised Scots "home rule" within the UK if they vote No yesterday as panic engulfed Westminster over rising support for independence.
Scottish independence: Markets tumble as Yes moves ahead
Rising support for Scottish independence led to billions of pounds being wiped off the value of major firms yesterday.
Scottish independence: Island clan chief under fire over letter
An island clan chief has been accused of "verging on intimidation" after warning his staff of the negative impact of a Yes vote.
Scottish independence: Shockwaves as Yes takes the lead
A landmark poll showing that a majority of Scots now support independence has sent shockwaves through British politics.
David Cameron claims UK makes Scotland a safer place
Prime Minister David Cameron has told Scots that the Union makes them safer in a "dangerous and insecure world".
Scottish independence: UK’s Nato ambassador to vote Yes
The UK's former ambassador to Nato has said that an independent Scotland would be welcomed into the military alliance - and that she will vote Yes.
Expert says Yes vote is now a “real possibility”
A polling expert has said the pro-Union vote has "collapsed" in the last two weeks - and that Scottish independence is now a "real possibility".
Jehovah’s Witnesses not taking part in referendum
Jehovah's Witnesses will not be voting in the independence referendum.
Scottish island clan chief backs Yes vote
The Chief of the Clan MacNeil has given his backing to Scottish independence - claiming a Yes vote would deliver a "fairer future" for all.
Danny Alexander: Debt threat a “menace” to Scots
Chief Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander has claimed that the SNP's threat to walk away from UK debt represents a "menace" to every family in Scotland.
North land campaigner voting Yes
A leading land reform campaigner has announced he is voting Yes in the Scottish independence referendum.
Poll shows almost all Westminster MPs expect ‘No’ vote
Almost all MPs at Westminster are expecting a No vote at next month's referendum.
One month until historic poll
The battle for Scotland's future has entered the final straight.
Gordon Brown: ‘Interdependence’ is the future
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown claimed yesterday that Scots should view "interdependence, not independence" as the key to the nation's future.
Row over farmers produce name
A row has broken out over claims farmers would still be able to market their produce as British in an independent Scotland.
Trident removal may take until 2028
Removing Trident nuclear weapons from Scotland could take three times longer than the SNP wants - but may also be billions of pounds cheaper than predicted.
Bank of England has plans for Yes vote
The governor of the Bank of England has admitted that contingency plans are in place for a Yes vote in next month's referendum.
Former NFUS presidents back independence
Four former presidents of the National Farmers Union of Scotland have declared their support for independence.
Seabed cash for mainland coastal communities
The Scottish Government has pledged to give all mainland coastal communities all the money generated from the seabed in exchange for a "yes" vote.
Ex-Tory minister wants English parliament
A former Conservative leadership contender wants to use the debate over Scotland's future to deliver an England-only parliament.
SNP debt threat not “irresponsible”.
An academic has suggested that the UK Government could regret its handling of the debt and currency issues in the independence debate.
Scottish independence: Celebrities urge Scots to say No
Rock stars, Hollywood A-list actors and leading academics have joined forces to urge Scots to reject independence.