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Scottish independence

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

Global Politics

The atmosphere around Scotland’s independence vote was electric, and BBC radio host and Scottish native Rhod Sharp says he could feel it all the way from New England, where he watched the referendum and its historic aftermath unfold.

"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

Global Politics
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

Global Politics
Zara Gladman prepares to become Lady Alba

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

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