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HOW we would defend an independent Scotland was one of the questions many people felt was not sufficiently addressed ahead of the 2014 referendum, but now a group of former service personnel is aiming to make sure that mistake is not repeated. Veterans for Scottish Independence have organised an online conference called In Defence of Scotland next month to ensure the questions surrounding defence in a post-indy Scotland are answered. Its organisers see it as the main focus for a co-ordina...

Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers? We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions. What should we do with our second vote in 2021? What happens if Westminster says no to indyref2? Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls wh...

Session two: An introduction to the Sustainable Growth Commission (Panel Session). Session three: Raising the potential & performance of the Scottish Economy. Session four: The Fiscal Framework. Session five: Currency Monetary Framework. There will be the chance to network with others, and facilitated breakout sessions to speak to other attendees. We don’t quite understand how the Campfire Sessions with speakers will work but we’re assured they will be entertaining and informati...

Find out why Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers? We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions. What should we do with our second vote in 2021? What happens if Westminster says no to indyref2? Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of ...

IT is being billed as “a new documentary about Scotland and Brexit and what the hell happens next” – Beyond Brexit will premiere tonight in a special online event. The 50-minute film examines the consequences for Scotland of withdrawing from the European Union, when it has such massive implications for our entire nation in terms of our rights, democracy and our place in the world. Beyond Brexit will explore how we got to where we are now, the rise of English nationalism and the impl...