Fears of disorder as Yes surges to record high in referendum poll

Police warn of disorder and possible violence in the days ahead of the Scottish independence referendum, following a shock poll which puts Alex Salmond within touching distance of victory
Comment: Salmond’s nationalism is as ugly as all the others

Alex Salmond’s vision of an independent Scotland is dangerous and sentimental. The Scottish people should reject it in September when they go to the polls in the Scottish independence referendum.
Video: The Scottish independence referendum in one minute

One way or another, Scotland will make history when it goes to the polls in the independence referendum next month. So what exactly is at stake for Britain and the world?
Shoddy debate shows Darling is a one-trick pony

Scratch the surface and Alex Salmond’s arguments in the Scottish referendum debate made no sense, but at least he can express a vision of a positive future, unlike Alistair Darling
Oil, currency and the BBC: Salmond’s economic case falls apart

Alex Salmond hit by triple-whammy of bad news, with serious questions asked about North Sea oil, plans for currency union and Scots’ access to the BBC
Everything you need to know about the Scottish independence referendum in five minutes

With just a month until one of the most important votes in Britain’s history, we give you the low down on Alex Salmond, the Scottish referendum and the pros and cons of independence
One month to go: Poll bump gives Salmond hope for Scottish independence

Alex Salmond goes into the last month of campaigning for the Scottish independence referendum with a spring in his step, after two polls show a boost in support for the ‘Yes’ camp
Scottish independence: ‘Dishonest’ Salmond hurting yes campaign

Alex Salmond is perceived as “dishonest” by women voters, a poll out today has revealed.
Why are women so against Scottish independence?

Women are significantly less likely to support Scottish independence than men. Why can’t Salmond win them over?
Grim reading for Salmond as poll shows independence fading from view

There was further evidence the Better Together campaign was cruising for victory in the Scottish independence referendum, after a poll showed voters were unconvinced by Alex Salmond’s plans for currency union.