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Two of Scotland's leading economists have said fiscal autonomy will boost the nation's long-term economy by encouraging investment, creating employment, and allowing for more efficient public spending.

Finance Secretary John Swinney has described how an independent Scotland could boost business and prosperity.  Mr Swinney outlined a range of new policies to grow the economy that could be pursued after a Yes vote.

When Robert Burns made his famous declaration that Freedom and Whisky Gang Thegither, he appeared to be displaying prophetic as well as poetic talents...

Friday 25th May was an interesting day, not just for me, but for the whole of Scotland. I attended the launch of the Yes campaign in Edinburgh and felt privileged to be asked to be one of the first 100 to sign the Yes declaration, which was published in the Sunday Herald.

Sir George Mathewson, one of Scotland's most respected business men, sets out why be believes being independent is the right choice for Scotland.

Speaking to the Scotsman newspaper today, Jim McColl, chief executive of Clyde Blowers, and one of Scotland's leading business people, has said that Scotland needs a change from the current constitutional arrangements.

Ewan Hunter is Director of Hunter Search, an Enterprise Partner with Strathclyde University Network and Chairman of the UK's newest job advertising site, Recruitwork. Ewan recently announced his support for independence.

To supporters of independence it was perhaps stating the obvious.  But the news still seems to have come as a surprise to some of our national newspapers and broadcasters – the debate about Scotland’s independence is good for the country’s image and brand.

As one of Scotland leading entrepreneurs and philanthropists Sir Tom Hunter's recent article in the Sunday Times is a very welcome contibution to the debate over the timetabling of the independence referendum.  Sir Tom makes an eloquent case for a full and proper debate on the question of independence - and backs autumn 2014 as the right time for the poll.