There are two important questions arising out of the possibility of a Scottish republic, writes Keshia Jacotine, who researches and writes about European and Scottish politics.
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Crikey readers have their say.
Scots contemplate an independent future
Alex Salmond wants to be remembered as the founder of a new nation, but if he lets Cameron outmanoeuvre him on a referendum, then it could be a long time before Scotland gets another chance.
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A continent of migration stories
Australia is a lovely mix of migrants and cultures, but we’ve got nothing on Europe, says Jean McBain, as she returns to the remote Scottish island her ancestors fled from.
The Murdoch way: rampant hypocrisy in Scotland
How times have changed in Scotland. Once upon a time The Scottish Sun would never support the SNP. Is this because of the UK Labour Party? Richard Farmer explains.
Spot the difference: English Sun vs. Scottish SunGuy Rundle: Rundle’s UK: The Scottish candidate who evolved from a species of shrimp …
The third and final UK leaders debate left little doubt that Cameron won it, with Clegg a decisive second and Broon the hat-trick wooden spooner.
No smoking gun in Lockerbie letters
There are no particularly shocking revelations in the letters released by the UK and Scottish governments about the release of the Lockerbie bomber, but they provide a fascinating insight into the political wheeling and dealing between the two groups.
The Lockerbie letters
The British and Scottish governments have released “all relevant” correspondence in relation to the release of the Lockerbie bomber, Abdulbaset al-Megrahi. Read them here.
Obama denounces release of Lockerbie bomber
US president Barack Obama has led the criticism against the release of the Lockerbie bomber by the Scottish government, calling for the Libyan government to place him under house arrest.
Haggis: not actually Scottish
In crushing news for Scotland, a historian has found that it wasn’t the first country to stuff an animal’s stomach with its own innards, boil and eat it — the country’s iconic dish haggis was in fact created in England. Gutted.
Free papers for Scottish teens
The Scottish Governmentis considering backing a scheme to give a free newspaper subscription to every 17-year-old in the country, in order to help boost the industry.
Global bank bailouts roll on and on
Failing banks and their rescue by nervous governments are back in the news again, writes Glenn Dyer.
