We usually think that a strong economy leads to an increase in life satisfaction among the population. We found that's not the… — David Blanchflower Copy Share Image
There's not really the appetite in Wales at the moment to become an independent country. Scotland is in a different place. — Carwyn Jones Copy Share Image
I've never seen an 'English' books section in, well, an English bookshop, but in Scotland, most bookshops have a set of shelves… — Sara Sheridan Copy Share Image
“Alysandir is a fine horseman," Isobella said. He was about to dismount, and she stepped upon a stool to get a better… — Elaine Coffman Copy Share Image
What is good enough for Scotland is good enough for England. Fairness demands no less. — John Redwood Copy Share Image
In Scotland there's just some of the best produce. I mean Argyll and Bute has a longer coastline than France. — Dave Myers Copy Share Image
If Scotland was independent, we'd be the 14th richest country in the developed world. — Nicola Sturgeon Copy Share Image
Donald Trump's own mother Mary escaped the bone-crushing poverty of Scotland's remote Outer Hebrides for the promise of New York in 1929. — Peter Bergen Copy Share Image
Of course I've had my moments of wanting to go back to Scotland, and I almost did a couple of times, but… — Peter Capaldi Copy Share Image
Ye lover of the picturesque, if ye wish to drown your grief, take my advice and visit the ancient town of Crieff. — William Topaz McGonagall Copy Share Image
I want there to be another independence referendum at some stage. I want Scotland to be independent, but I wouldn't choose to… — Nicola Sturgeon Copy Share Image
“There were never strawberries like the ones we had that sultry afternoon sitting on the step of the open french window facing… — Edwin Morgan Copy Share Image
Well he's only 20. Without question, he's the best youngest player I've seen in my time... If he keeps developing and matures… — Alex Ferguson Copy Share Image
To win like that, in Scottish kit, in the U.K., beating the Olympic champion, hearing Scotland the Brave on the podium, I… — Chris Hoy Copy Share Image
I was born in the island of Ireland. I have Irish traits in me - we don't all have the traits of… — Ian Paisley Copy Share Image
I have women who offer to sleep with me all the time. But not men. They're all talk and nay action -… — Shirley Manson Copy Share Image
My favourite football memory is the opening match of France '98, and unfortunately Scotland had drawn Brazil. — Amy Macdonald Copy Share Image
It's all about the climate. I had a long discussion about it when I went to Scotland to see Andy Roxburgh. I… — Fabio Capello Copy Share Image
“Tommy looked blank. "What's a flashlight?" "You don't have flashlights?" Jessup said. "Jeeze! A cylinder, like, with batteries inside it, and a… — Susan Cooper Copy Share Image
Labour's support in Scotland depends on their ability to be electable. If they are divided and unelectable, what's the point? — Nicola Sturgeon Copy Share Image
“The mug was so warm, and my hands so cold, that it didn't feel as if we belonged in the same universe.” — Harper Fox Copy Share Image
“Dear friends, he began, there is no timetable for happiness; it moves, I think, according to rules of its own. When I… — Alexander McCall Smith Copy Share Image
