Scottish independence is not a go-it-alone creed, but a call for a new, collaborative society, speakers at the Radical Independence conference have said.
New research by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations shows growing concern about increasing demand for services as UK welfare cuts kick in.
The Scottish Government has announced at least £1.2 million to kick start vital projects next year that will help communities in Malawi out of poverty.
'Peace Building, Peace Keeping and Conflict Resolution: The Civil Society Contribution' is the overall theme for an international symposium to launch the Edinburgh Peace Initiative.
A supporters' plan for the future of Scottish football has been launched by policy group FansFirst Scotland, as concerns over the national game continue.
The Scottish National Party's annual conference in Perth has kicked off with a ringing endorsement of the Yes Scotland campaign, following on from the Scottish Greens' approval of the independence push.