The rival Yes Scotland campaign for independence received its biggest contribution from the lottery millionaires, Chris and Colin Weir.

BBC: Scotland politics

Scottish ministers - who will publish their substantive case for independence in a white paper later this year - said a "Yes" vote would allow Scotland to use its natural assets to build a better country.

BBC: Political reporter, BBC Scotland

The Scottish government, which is staging an independence referendum in 2014, argues that, in the event of a 'yes' vote, Scotland would remain part of the EU and negotiate its membership terms "from within".

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