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First Minister opens new global pipeline welding centre in Clydebank
A cutting-edge centre that will develop subsea pipeline technologies for the world’s oil and gas markets has been officially opened by First Minister...
Westminster EU stance strengthening Yes support as new poll shows No...
By Martin Kelly Support for Scottish independence would be neck and neck with those in favour of remaining within the Union if Westminster adopts...
Growth boost for Scottish economy as UK slump continues
By Martin Kelly The Scottish economy received a massive boost today with the latest figures revealing growth of 0.5%, bucking the UK trend. The...
Barroso’s claims are without foundation claims Swinney
By G.A.Ponsonby Scottish Finance Secretary, John Swinney has described claims by EC President José Manuel Barroso as having “no foundation” after the latter...
Row erupts as Barroso claims independence means end of EU membership
By G.A.Ponsonby Comments made by European Commission President José Manuel Barroso over the EU membership of an independent Scotland have resulted in an...
Unconventional Gas – Who are Dart Energy and is fracking on...
By Lynda Williamson and John Miller Chancellor George Osborne, in his Autumn Statement, announced the establishment of a single dedicated office for the...
Exclusive: Scotsman EU membership story “incorrect” says EC
By G.A.Ponsonby Reports in the Scottish media that the European Commission has sent a letter to the House of Lords claiming an...
SNP urge all parties to rise to Leveson challenge
By Martin Kelly The SNP is urging all parties in the Scottish Parliament to put party politicking to one side and to drop...
FM St Andrew’s Day message
First Minister Alex Salmond has used his St Andrew’s Day message to highlight Scotland’s proud history of invention and discovery as he extended...
Anger as BBC Chiefs issue snub to Scottish Parliament
By a Newsnet reporter The BBC has provoked anger from Holyrood's education and culture committee after snubbing a request to appear before MSPs...