Although the jostling over the terms of the contest is now over, the impact of omitting a third 'devo-max' option from the ballot paper is already shaping the campaign.
Having the Scottish National party (SNP) in power in Holyrood actually dampens support for independence among the public, new research suggests.
Alex Ferguson had a few choice words for Alex Salmond today, amid attempts to limit the role Scots outside the country could have in the independence campaign.
Uncertainties over an independent Scotland's relationship with the EU have been laid to rest, after the European Commission confirmed to a Lord committee it would need to re-apply for membership.
The growing scandal over Alex Salmond's promises about an independent Scotland's membership of the EU has deepened, after further allegations about his behaviour emerged.
Just as they get what they want, the nationalists are falling apart. Can they put the pieces back together or is this the beginning of the end for the SNP?
Alex Salmond appeared to have been caught in an out-and-out lie yesterday, amid a disastrous series of events for the Scottish National party (SNP)
Members of the Scottish National party (SNP) lashed out at plans to legalise gay marriage yesterday, as they gathered for their conference in Perth.
Alex Salmond was trying to rally his troops on the first day of the SNP conference today, despite political storms breaking out in all directions.
Britain is about to experience one of the longest and most important referendums in its history, after David Cameron and Alex Salmond signed off on a two-year campaign over Scottish independence.
The whole point of the standoff in January was over who would be able to control the rules of the game.
Andy Murray's US Open victory has prompted another bout of political oneupmanship from leaders north of the border.
Alex Salmond's hopes of securing Scottish independence were dwindling today, after a new poll showed support for separation continued to fall.
The number of people prepared to support Scottish independence is falling substantially, new polling suggests.
Alex Salmond's bank account was illegally accessed by journalists working for the Observer newspaper, the Scottish first minister has claimed at the Leveson inquiry.
David Cameron pressured Alex Salmond into holding an early referendum on Scottish independence today, when he addressed the Scottish Conservative party conference.
Scottish nationalists are ready to begin their "positive approach" to independence as early as this May, Alex Salmond has said.
Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband made near-simultaneous speeches attacking Scottish minister Alex Salmond today, as the debate over Scottish independence hots up.
David Cameron began his fight for the preservation of the United Kingdom in Edinburgh today.
Divorce from Scotland should be fair and equitable, parliamentarians have urged.
Completely different assessments over the timing of an independence referendum have emerged from the two camps after Monday's talks in Edinburgh.
The popularity of Alex Salmond has plummeted 13% since December, as the storm over a referendum on Scottish independence dominates the front pages.
David Cameron's increasingly "dictatorial" approach to the Scottish independence referendum is increasing the likelihood of a 'yes' vote, Alex Salmond has said.
Alex Salmond will direct his campaign for Scottish independence in an unusual direction today when he sets out the case for English benefits from separation.
Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has dismissed growing pressure from Westminster as "bullying".
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