The second film in the Scotland: The Promised Land series examines the grave problems facing Scotland's Highlands and Islands in the turbulent decade after World War One. A deepening crisis was emerging as landowners went bankrupt, while crofters went hungry, starved of land. The future was indeed bleak for those who stayed and, for those who wanted out, subsidised passages to Britain's dominions awaited. Homes for Highland Heroes, Wednesday 30 March, 9pm, BBC Two Scotland | BBC Scotland

Public spending for Scotland was almost £72 billion in 2016/17, that’s over £13,000 per person. Being part of the world's 5th largest economy, the UK, helps to protect this. (Figures: https://goo.gl/t7qQNr ) | UK Government Scotland

Scotland would transition to the use of a new currency 'as soon as practicable' after achieving independence under plans unveiled by Nicola Sturgeon. https://i.stv.tv/3CBTRCp | STV News

New currency for Scotland is 'entirely credible'