This is a space dedicated to debate about the reasons for and strategies towards independence. Here’s a contribution on behalf of the Aberdeen Independence Movement, a Roadmap to Independence.  We in the Aberdeen Independence Movement have said it before, and we’ll say it again: calling for a Northern Ireland-style deal on holding a Scottish independence […] Source

Three people have been taken to Raigmore Hospital following a crash which closed the A9 for several hours. …

Honour bestowed by RAF Benevolent Fund. …

AN award-winning Scottish distillery has announced job cuts in a bid to safeguard its future against “challenging headwinds”. Source

A Nairn teenager is urging Highland Council to reinstate support staff at his school, as he found himself struggling after losing one-to-one support. …

A MAJOR update on the top Edinburgh creative venue Summerhall has been issued, with the site’s future as a Fringe venue undecided, developers have said Source

It’s been revealed that the Attorney General’s office gave contact details of the CPS and counter terror police, to the Israel government, during an investigation into protests at an Elbit Systems arms factory. The revelations come at a time when protest is being criminalised and dissenting voices shut down. Mike Small reports. Today, The Guardian […] Source

PICTURES have revealed what the inside of a Scottish flat looks like after a “massive bidding frenzy” erupted over it … Source

A SCOTTISH Labour MP tore into broken promises from his party’s leadership in a fiery Westminster speech after it was confirmed that Scotland’s last oil refinery had ceased work for good … Source

PLANS for a battery storage system to be built in South Lanarkshire have been approved by the local authority … Source

Most Scots support climate action – it’s not a fringe or minority position. Scotland continues to be heavily impacted by climate change – 2025 is already a record-breaking early wildfire season with an estimated 65 square kilometres in Galloway Forest Park being burnt. Scotland showed itself to be a frontrunner with a number of ecological […] Source

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been targeted by racist attacks after a far-right social media account shared a clipped video of a speech he gave three years ago … Source

So, we hit our target of £20,000! A massive thanks to everyone who supported us. That’s such a huge boost for us, and it is especially appreciated in hard times. For anyone who still wants to support us, you can do so HERE. We’ve already made some changes to the site as promised. You’ll notice […] Source