Scottish independence

The British Union Flag, right, and a Scottish Saltire flag fly above the Scottish Office in Whitehall, with the London Eye wheel seen behind, in London.

Scotland's leader wants another independence vote before Brexit

A breakup upon a breakup? Scotland this week said it's planning to hold another independence referendum, and that's tripping up Prime Minister Theresa May, as she prepares to trigger Britain's own divorce from the European Union.

Scotland's leader wants another independence vote before Brexit
Scottish supporters from the "No" campaign celebrate as they hold up a Union flag in the city of Edinburgh.

Alex Salmond's resignation is a 'sea change' in Scottish politics

Alex Salmond's resignation is a 'sea change' in Scottish politics
A supporter from the "Yes" Campaign cries into his knees as he sits in George Square in Glasgow, Scotland September 19, 2014. The "Yes" Campaign bid to win independence for Scotland, failed.

Scottish independence may have lost, but Britain may be changed forever

Scottish independence may have lost, but Britain may be changed forever
A "No" supporter yells from a moving car while taking his message through the streets of downtown Montreal during Quebec's 1995 referendum on secession from Canada.

The Scottish independence movement learned from Quebec's failed votes for separation

The Scottish independence movement learned from Quebec's failed votes for separation
Scottish teenager James Kane in Glasgow will exercise his right to vote in the upcoming Scottish independence referendum on September 18th.

Why vote for Scotland's independence? A Scottish teen explains his reasons

Why vote for Scotland's independence? A Scottish teen explains his reasons
"No" signs recently appeared in an empty shop next to the headquarters of Oban's "Yes" campaign.

The small town of Oban debates whether to take a risk on Scottish independence

Scotland's independence referendum takes place next week and the polls show a surprisingly narrow race. In the fishing town of Oban, business owners are divided over whether to gamble the present for a chance that an independent Scotland will be stronger and better.

The small town of Oban debates whether to take a risk on Scottish independence
Kevin, Anna, Dante and James Kane at home in Taynuilt.

A Scottish teen gets serious about his chance to vote in Scotland’s bid for independence from Britain

A referendum on Scottish independence is now just days away. And for the first time ever, 16- and 17-year-olds have been given the vote. One Scottish family has dived into this debate with the help of an enthusiastic teenage son — but they still can't decide.

A Scottish teen gets serious about his chance to vote in Scotland’s bid for independence from Britain
Zara Gladman prepares to become Lady Alba

In Scotland's independence referendum, Lady Alba is voting 'Naw!'

What's the best way to campaign for Scottish independence? Create a fictional opponent who expresses souped-up, pro-British slogans to the tune of a Lady Gaga song.

In Scotland's independence referendum, Lady Alba is voting 'Naw!'