Deputy first minister Kate Forbes says extra cost of ‘kilts’ issuance worth it to build credibility with investors ...

Scotland has today announced plans to launch its first government bonds thanks to extra borrowing powers won despite failing to gain independence from the UK in a 2014 referendum.

Scotland is hoping to raise its profile in international capital markets. It's set to make its first issuance in a planned £1 ...

Scottish ministers are to issue bonds for the first time but is that the best way for a country to borrow money?

Ratings agencies give Scotland a favorable grade — but warn independence could change that. Scottish First Minister John Swinney says it’s a “very proud day.” ...

Scotland reaches a significant economic milestone with a positive rating, confirming its financial strength and ...

Holyrood’s Constitution Committee hears that new legal routes to indyref2 are futile and only a clear, settled majority for ...

Scotland has been handed the same credit rating as the UK, in a boost to Edinburgh as it plans an inaugural bond sale. Moody’s and S&P Global late on Wednesday awarded the Scottish government ...

EDINBURGH, Scotland -- The United Kingdom will stay united. Voters in Scotland resoundingly rejected independence in a historic referendum that shook the country to its core. But No to a break-up ...

Unionist MPs fear that SNP plans for an independent Scotland may receive a major boost because of the crisis in the Labour ...

Scotland's government began moves Friday to hold a new referendum on independence from the U.K. after the "Brexit" vote, saying it was forced out of the European Union against its will. Scots voted by ...