Instead of waiting for independence with constant bickering, Scotland must act now as if it were independent – it must be mature, sensible, and take responsibility for its own decisions.
The break up of Britain has moved one step closer.
The SNP, like Scotland, has tough choices ahead.
If the SNP wants to advance a democratic and independent Scotland, it must do more than act as the dominant party.
The Scottish independence referendum was only one part of a wider democratisation of public life.
Change is coming whether the BBC likes it or not. Far better to take the intiative itself: for instance, making good on a real BBC Scotland.
Six observations about Scottish society, a year on from the referendum.
Labour needs to embrace tomorrow, not pine for yesterday.
The Labour leadership election reveals a party stuck in the past.
Scotland is at the centre-stage of this year’s general election. What is at stake historically?
The Scots indyref was a watershed moment. But the debate hasn't gone away and large parts of pro-union opinion seem more angry and in dismay than they did last year. This points to future problems for the continuation of the UK.
As Britain faces a general election, it's clearer than ever that Scotland is a completely different country.
