The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.

Our political editor writes that the late ex first minister was "waspish, pugnacious, unrelenting, engaging".

A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond.

The 69-year old was first minister for seven years but resigned after losing the 2014 referendum.

John Swinney was speaking in Glasgow as he launched a party leaflet about Scottish independence.

Ten years on from the referendum, the first minister says he believes independence is now closer than ever.

There is no shortcut to independence other than the "hard yards" of persuading people of its merits, the first minister has said.

A decade on from Scotland's independence referendum, take a look back at key moments from the campaign.