If a majority of independence supporting MPs are elected in the UK General Election, then there should be a unilateral declaration of independence (UDI), as their election gives them the mandate to do so, as Westminster is where the power lies for these type of decisions.

For Holyrood elections, it is appropriate that a referendum is held, as Holyrood is currently only devolved from Westminster. However, if the Holyrood Parliament is given proper sovereignty to decide Scotland's future, then a majority of pro-independence MSPs would also give Scotland's Parliament the sovereignty to declare UDI.

There is precedence for this. Ireland, when part of the UK, elected a clear majority of MPs supporting independence in the 1918 UK General Election and subsequently declared UDI, which eventually led to the creation of the Republic of Ireland.

Colin Alexander Posted online

We said 'No'

We weren't lied to.

We don't regret it.

We didn't like what you were selling.

We didn't buy it - Scotland quite clearly said 'No' to the question that was asked on the 18th September.

Helen Mathieson Posted online

Game for match

It is great to see the Scotland v England football match back on the calendar, and even better that players from both nations are saying publicly that they take it seriously and want to be involved in a competitive game.

Let's hope it becomes an annual event. It obviously won't return to its previous importance as one of the greatest fixtures in the football world but at least it can instil a bit of genuine passion and excitement into a sport that is fast becoming lacklustre.

J Park West End

Gaelic cafe

How nice to read your piece on the Gaelic cafe that has just opened in Elderslie Street.

I popped in last weekend and it is a very charming and quirky little place. It's a great idea for the city.

T Briers Via email