Gerry Hassan takes a look behind the scenes of the Scottish election campaign which burst into life this week

Gerry Hassan takes a look behind the scenes of the Scottish election campaign which burst into life this week
John Osmond discovers that, in contrast to Wales, the Scottish Government finessed its budget to limit the damage caused by the Treasury’s funds clawback
Arthur Aughey, Eberhard Bort, and John Osmond question whether the Union has reached its sell-by date
On the day Wales plays England Laura McAllister says we need an unprecedented shift in our sporting culture
Donny O’Rourke reflects on a new biography of Scotand’s leading poet of the last half century
Gerry Hassan explores the next steps on the road to self-determination for SNP
Dave Smith gives an insight into the way the Scots are planning a way forward for broadcasting that has parallels with Wales
Mike Small reports on a campaign to get a vote on Scottish independence by the back door next May
Malcolm Harvey says Alex Salmond has abandoned a strong hand for a weaker one by holding back the referendum