A Scottish currency is still likely to be the toughest test for Holyrood

There is no doubting the emotional appeal of independence. For many Scots the positive lure of self-determination is perhaps matched only by the satisfaction of banishing control from Westminster.

Scottish 'Yes' vote poses significant risk to UK growth forecasts

(Reuters) - If Scotland votes for independence next week, existing consensus forecasts predicting Britain will enjoy some of the best economic growth in the developed world could well be scuppered, a Reuters poll found.