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Scotland's independence debate has gripped the world of show business, pitting heavyweights such as Paul McCartney and Sean Connery on opposite sides.

• 13 сентября 2014, 12:50

The yen fell again against the dollar and euro while the pound edged higher amid polls in Scotland showing a small majority against breaking from the UK.

• 13 сентября 2014, 11:47

Scotland's pro-independence leade said the "eyes of the world" were on a referendum next week as officials reported record numbers registering to vote.

• 12 сентября 2014, 12:00

Crimea's Kremlin-loyal leader said that if the world recognises an independent Scotland, then it should also offer similar to Crimea.

• 10 сентября 2014, 19:18

The rival campaigns in the Scottish independence vote are tied with just over a week to go.

• 09 сентября 2014, 15:37

Bagpipe music, caber-tossing and tugs-of-war were on everyone's minds at the Braemar Highland games presided over by Queen Elizabeth II.

• 08 сентября 2014, 11:33

The referendum has fired up debate in the rest of the United Kingdom over London's dominance and the historic ties that hold the country together.

• 05 сентября 2014, 14:44

A second poll showed support for Scottish independence rising from the historic referendum, more than halving the lead of the anti-independence camp.

• 02 сентября 2014, 11:06

Support for Scottish independence is increasing ahead of a referendum, amid attempts by David Cameron to make the business case for retaining the union.

• 29 августа 2014, 12:24

British Prime Minister heads to Scotland to make the business case for it remaining part of Britain.

• 28 августа 2014, 14:59

North Sea oil has been at the centre of fierce debate over Scotland's future ahead of an independence vote next month.

• 22 августа 2014, 12:50

Prominent Scottish historian Tom Devine backed independence on Sunday in a boost to the Yes campaign a month from the referendum.

• 18 августа 2014, 12:31

Britain's state-rescued Royal Bank of Scotland warned over future earnings despite posting a surge in profits.

• 25 июля 2014, 14:48

Queen Elizabeth II smashed a bottle of whisky against Britain's biggest warship as she gave her name to the new aircraft carrier at a ceremony in Scotland.

• 05 июля 2014, 12:18

A blaze ripped through one of the world's top art schools in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Friday, damaging a historic building designed by the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

• 24 мая 2014, 11:00

Bans on smoking in public and the workplace led to a 10 percent drop in premature births and in emergency asthma treatment for children.

• 28 марта 2014, 11:00

British Prime Minister David Cameron will urge people in all parts of the United Kingdom on Friday to try to persuade Scots to vote 'no' in their referendum on independence.

• 07 февраля 2014, 11:38

A police helicopter smashed through the roof of a crowded pub in the Scottish city of Glasgow, causing numerous casualties including probable deaths and leaving several people trapped in the rubble, officials said Saturday.

• 30 ноября 2013, 11:03

The Scottish government on Tuesday unveils its legal argument for independence from the United Kingdom, but nationalist leaders face an uphill battle in convincing voters to end the 300-year union.

• 26 ноября 2013, 16:15

A science satellite dubbed the "Ferrari of space" for its sleek, finned looks will shortly run out of fuel and fall to Earth after a successful mission, the European Space Agency (ESA) says.

• 11 ноября 2013, 17:09