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The Scottish people or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically, they emerged from an amalgamation of two Celtic-speaking peoples, the Picts and Gaels, who founded the Kingdom of Scotland in the 9th century.

Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70

Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70
Nov 30,2023 8:11 am

... " He was a lifelong advocate for Scotland and the Scottish People and his greatest professional pride came from representing his constituents in Edinburgh...

SNP conference to begin with independence debate in Aberdeen

SNP conference to begin with independence debate in Aberdeen
Oct 14,2023 7:11 pm

... " Mr Flynn is expected to give the conference s opening speech, saying: " We are asking the Scottish People to put trust in themselves - to take powers and our future into our own hands...

Will Humza Yousaf's broad approach deliver Scottish independence?

Will Humza Yousaf's broad approach deliver Scottish independence?
Jun 25,2023 6:20 am

... And I just don t believe it would be possible to move to a situation where we re trying to progress independence, not taking a majority of the Scottish People with us...

At a glance: Constitution plan for an independent Scotland

At a glance: Constitution plan for an independent Scotland
Jun 19,2023 10:00 am

... The permanent constitution could only be approved in a referendum of the Scottish People, the government proposes...

SNP could make life difficult for Labour - Humza Yousaf

SNP could make life difficult for Labour - Humza Yousaf
Jun 11,2023 5:30 am

... However he said it was " obvious" that independence was not the " consistent settled will of the Scottish People"...

I'm cancelled for being a gender-critical lesbian - Joanna Cherry

I'm cancelled for being a gender-critical lesbian - Joanna Cherry
May 2,2023 2:01 am

... " We need to put the sovereignty of the Scottish People back to the front and centre of our debate...

King Charles coronation: Does Scotland want its kilted king?

King Charles coronation: Does Scotland want its kilted king?
Apr 28,2023 6:50 pm

... " I think he has, actually, a very deep understanding of Scottish People and why Scotland is such an important part of the union, " he says...

Where next for Scotland as the Nicola Sturgeon era ends?

Where next for Scotland as the Nicola Sturgeon era ends?
Mar 25,2023 9:10 pm

... How would he respect the democratic will of the Scottish People to remain in the European Union, and the pro-independence majority in the Scottish Parliament? The real answer to both questions is, he won t...

Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70

Mar 16,2023 12:30 pm

Alistair Darling , the Labour chancellor who steered the UK through the 2008 financial crisis, has died aged 70, A Family spokesperson has said.

Following Labour's landslide 1997 election win, Lord Darling served in cabinet for 13 years under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown .

He also led the Better Together campaign in 2014's Scottish independence referendum.

The ex-Edinburgh MP died after a short spell in hospital, His Family said.

A statement issued on behalf of His Family called Lord Darling a " much-loved husband of Margaret and beloved father of Calum and Anna".

Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer said: " Alistair lived A Life devoted to public service. He will be remembered as the chancellor whose calm expertise and honesty helped to guide Britain through the tumult of the global financial crisis.

" He was a lifelong advocate for Scotland and the Scottish People and his greatest professional pride came from representing his constituents in Edinburgh. " I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have benefited from Alistair's counsel and friendship. He was Always at hand to provide advice built on his decades of Experience - Always with his trademark wry, good humour. "

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