Launching a pro-independence newspaper takes guts, even in Scotland

The owner of Glasgow’s Herald newspaper has rolled a new title - The National, taking a pro-independence line in Scotland. So, what’s it like? A media expert takes a looks.

The Guardian reported on the 27 November 2014 that executives at parent company Newsquest committed on that day to continue to publish the National indefinitely, after initial sales figures exceeded expectations.

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ESO: Scottish independence referendum, 2014 http://www.europeansources.info/record/scottish-independence-referendum-2014/

ESO: Background information: Scotland to become independent 'within 20 years', says Salmond http://www.europeansources.info/record/scotland-to-become-independent-within-20-years-says-salmond/

The Guardian, 27.11.14: Scotland’s National newspaper is here to stay http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/nov/27/scotland-national-newspaper-here-to-stay

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