So the banks have threatened to withdraw from Scotland in the event of a Yes vote.

That'll be the same banks that are partly owned by the people of Scotland and led us into today's financial crises.

Asda has also joined in, saying prices will be higher in an independent Scotland.

Why should Scots have faith in the banking industry and super- market giants?

The Asda threat is so lame, a Scottish government could reduce VAT to increase public spending.

Andrew Nutt Wales

Shame on Jim

How incredible to read the comments of SNP member Jim Sillars threatening a boycott of firms voicing concern at the economic effects of Scottish Independence, and threats to BP of nationalisation.

Besides being a blatant disregard for the process of democracy, such threats to businesses, on whom much of Scotland's economy depends, shows the unworthiness of such people to govern the country.

Does Mr Sillars really imagine such talk would attract oil firms and other business to invest in Scotland?

Norma De Vilbiss Via email

Back on track

May I say a big thank you to the kind taxi driver who interrupted his break to guide me on to the Eastbound M8 on Sunday morning.

I stopped to ask him for directions, as the slip road I intended to take had been closed off and I was hopelessly lost. He had just stopped for a break but didn't hesitate to lead me back on to the motorway.

I am so grateful for his help and would like to wish him all the best.

Anne Grecian Berwick-upon-Tweed

Our super city

I've just returned from Proms in the Park, on Glasgow Green, and want to say a big thank you to Glasgow for a fantastic summer.

Everyone involved in both the Commonwealth Games and Proms in the Park deserves a pat on the back. I'm so proud of this wonderful city and her people.

Anna Allan Erskine