What would the £8 million the UK Government proposes to spend on portraits of King Charles in schools be able to do if they decided to spend it on something else? Lucy Jackson lists the possibilities for The National. thenational.scot/news/23754307.…

“We may not have started the journey, but it is our job for the sake of our children, our grandchildren and those future generations that are yet to be born to get on with it and finish it.” Humza Yousaf, quoted by Good News Scotland. thenational.scot/news/23763896.…

'One has to ask... what is the point of devolution when decisions can be overturned by a whim by Westminster, set on a policy of re-centralisation rather than the “let a thousand flowers bloom” approach of devolution?' Alasdair Galloway, via Talking-up Scotland. talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2023/09/03/fou…

'Ask yourself a simple question: would Michael Gove have scrapped the school rebuilding program and would Sunak have slashed the budget to repair them if their own kids attended these schools?' Paul Kavanagh, via The National. thenational.scot/politics/23769…

'Most people supported what I said, including lots of English people who seemed to fully appreciate what God Save the King represents. An outdated idea that some are born above others.' Colin B, via The National. thenational.scot/sport/opinion/…

'Propaganda alert – with these latest figures we can now look forward to Unionists, individuals and the media, first and foremost BBC Scotland, presenting this “demographic timebomb” as a uniquely Scottish problem.' The National reader Ian Stewart. thenational.scot/politics/23797…

'Let’s talk about Scotland’s independent potential, about what we can be, do and achieve. About the difficulties we'll face as a nation on our way there, and how we'll overcome them together for the greater good of us all.' Kelly Given, via The National thenational.scot/politics/23803…

'The Labour Party’s promises to stand up for Scotland lie in tatters as U-turn after U-turn shows them to be more concerned with toeing the London line than actually doing … well, anything really.' Richard Walker, via The National. thenational.scot/politics/23805…

The Yes stones, which have raised hundreds of pounds for charity, looking great on display at the AUOB event in Falkirk

'It’s true that divided parties don’t win elections, but it’s also the case that fractured movements rarely contribute to a successful cause.' ruth wishart, via The National. thenational.scot/politics/23809…

'Brexit 1.0 was forced on the Scottish people against their democratically expressed wishes. No compromise was offered. It certainly rankles. Now Brexit 2.0 is looming. That is likely to increase the sense of urgency for independence.' @BizForScotland businessforscotland.com/brexit-2-0-giv…

'It’s not going to get any better – the next UK General Election will just be a choice between two shades of neoliberalism and outdated economic thinking that will continue Britain's inextricable economic decline.' Gordon Macintyre-Kemp, via The National. thenational.scot/comment/238153…

TOMORROW, Friday 29 September, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - we're hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning at the Hub. Join us at 246 High Street, Perth and enjoy some coffee, cake and camaraderie. (Other beverages are available too!) All proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Care.

'The Tories are committing Britain and Scotland to an oil-soaked future, sneaking massive oil fields past toothless regulators, a frazzled public and an official opposition that’s permanently out to lunch.' Lesley Riddoch, via The National. thenational.scot/politics/23818…

'In order for democratic, social, economic and climate justice to be realised, Scotland needs independence – and so too does England.' The National reader Callum Cox. thenational.scot/politics/23825…

'It’s time to embrace the power of “yes” and pave the way for a Scotland that thrives on possibility, progress, and promise.' The National reader Kevin Walker, of yesblairgowrie. thenational.scot/politics/23826…

'While Labour and the Conservatives slug it out over tiny changes to Brexit, Scottish businesses and families will suffer.' Believe in Scotland believeinscotland.org/labour_s_incoh…

The Chain of Freedom is set to be one of the biggest demonstrations for Yes ever organised Here is what the First Minister and others have said about it 👇 thenational.scot/news/23849383.…

Seven independence campaigners offer the SNP advice after Thursday's by-election loss, via The National. thenational.scot/news/23840154.…

'Very few people have ever had confidence in managers who think that the way to deal with dissent is to sack those who raise difficult issues, but that is exactly what both the Tories and Labour are doing.' Richard Murphy, via The National. thenational.scot/politics/23928…