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Is everyone going to declare independence if Scotland does it?
The autumn of nationalism is finally upon us.

I say Yes, you say No ...
"Why do you think you can be King of Scotland?" shouts a heckler as supporters of Scottish independence and a media pack surround Alex Salmond, the man who might just astonish the world by breaking up the UK.

North Korea positive about Scottish 'Yes'
Kim Jong-un is feeling positive about a Yes vote in Scotland and is looking to trade with Scotland if it gains independence, Pyongyang representatives have reportedly said.

Fury over military ban in Scottish referendum
Scottish soldiers based in England will not be able to take part in the historic referendum on independence.

Union Rd's voters keep answers to themselves
There are few villages in Scotland more steeped in history than Scone.

Heir apparent would be key negotiator if Yes wins
Nicola Sturgeon is about to set off to knock on doors around the deprived Glasgow suburb of Easterhouse when she is distracted by a loud shriek from across the street.

Rivals join in call for unity
Ministers are under pressure to explain how they would respond if Scots vote for independence.

'Unimaginable' - ballot-box effects of 'yes' vote hit home
In the two-year Scottish referendum campaign, Whitehall and Westminster have been in denial about the prospect of Scotland voting Yes to independence.

Teen's death linked to ice bucket craze
The death of a teenager who drowned in a disused quarry in Scotland may be linked to the ice bucket challenge craze.

Kiwi completes 40km swim for charity
Ex-pat David Dawson has become the first New Zealander to swim solo the length of Loch Lomond in Scotland, the largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain.

Scotland: Glasgow's real kiss
The city's knuckly notoriety no longer applies. Tourists come now for a laugh. And, as Ewan McDonald found on his pilgrimage - of arts, culture and fitba' - there's plenty.

Scotland: Curtain's up in Edinburgh
Summer is festival time in Edinburgh, and thousands of visitors descend on the Scottish capital to see some of the best new talent in arts and entertainment.

Commonwealth Games: Fiery end to a memorable trip
The Robertson twins' coming out party at the Commonwealth Games began with a bronze and ended with a blast.

Lego galore: Toys wash up on beach
Thousands of Lego building sets, including plastic cutlasses, dragons and daisies, have begun turning up on Cornwall beaches, 17 years after they were lost at sea.

Room check: Malmaison, Edinburgh
Ewan McDonald stays at the Malmaison, a former "house of negotiable affection" in Edinburgh.

Scottish independence a red flag for investors
Scotland's property market, already lagging behind, has developed another obstacle for investors: the possibility of Britain breaking up.

Commonwealth contenders
The stars and the quieter achievers of the sporting world alike step it up for the challenge of the Commonwealth Games. Suzanne McFadden meets six of our top athletes heading to Glasgow.

School upset teacher has to leave
A Scottish Rudolf Steiner preschool teacher has been denied another temporary work visa by Immigration New Zealand because he is taking the job of a New Zealander.

Spectators killed at Scottish road rally
Three people were killed when a car careered into spectators at a road rally.

Fire ravages treasured art school building
A blaze ripped through one of the world's top art schools yesterday, damaging a historic building designed by architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Loch Ness legend resurfaces
It is a story that has been around since the sixth century, but businesses in the Highlands will look at the Loch Ness Monster with extra interest next month as they hear how to exploit the economic potential of the legend.