Republican candidate cites Brexit parallel with US election on visit to Scottish golf course

The Scottish National party’s journey offers timely lessons ahead of the UK’s referendum on Europe

Slump in oil revenues and worsening economy fuels desire for rethink of independence vision

While Scots think they are better governed under the SNP, few want independence from the UK

SNP politician turns radio phone-in show host

Christmas conundrums of what to send out to the members

Salmond calls on former PM and Straw to say what they knew about detention

North Sea industry will lose jobs, whole teams, plants and equipment, claims Sir Ian Wood

Anniversary speeches reflect failure of ‘once in a generation’ poll

Opponents worry broadcaster could fall under nationalists’ sway

Scottish nationalists dismiss suggestions that prime minister could halt a second referendum

Former SNP leader blames David Cameron for exacerbating tensions with Scotland

Billionaire calls Salmond a ‘stupid bull’ at opening of new clubhouse on his Menie golf course

Debate on claims by MoD whistleblower prompts veiled referendum threat

First session with SNP leader since election will set tone of relations

SNP leader dismisses claims party will struggle to live up to sky-high expectations

Conservative leader vows to govern ‘for one nation, one UK’ as focus turns to threat of ‘Brexit’

Scottish Nationalists lose clout with Conservative victory

Signs are that pro-union move in Gordon to stem nationalist surge will have limited impact