11/02/2013 Reporting Scotland

Tonight, on Reporting Scotland: Starting from scratch as a new

state - the UK government claims an independent Scotland would have to

apply for membership of the EU and Two years ago, he was given an

enthusiastic welcome by Scots. Today there's shock as the Pope

announces his resignation. We can pray for Pope Benedict and

pray for the Church. We ask for the intercession.

Also in the programme tonight: Five climbers are rescued after spending

a night in the Cairngorms but a sixth man is found dead.

And bring on Juventus - Celtic make final preparations for their

Champions League clash at Celtic The UK Government has published a

legal advice which suggests an independent Scotland would be

treated as an entirely new state in international law and would have to

apply to join the EU and the Duenna. The SNP Government and Holyrood

have described this as breathtaking arrogance. Glen Campbell joins me

from the capital. One of the questions the UK

Government asked legal experts to give an opinion on the, was what

would happen if Scotland became independent? Would recreate when

you state or two. Ministers came here to their legal quarter to give

details of the findings they received. If you want weighty

volumes on that law of the land past and present, there library is

it good as place as any. The lawyers and analysts here came to

do consider the new legal opinion on what would happen in the future

if there was a Yes vote in the independence referendum. The pen --

a penny was written by outside experts. The legal advice is clear.

The remainder of the UK would continue as before and Scotland

would form a new separate state. That would mean the UK kept his

membership of international organisations like the European

Union and its permanent seat on the UN Security Council, while Scotland

will start afresh and have to negotiate its way in the world.

That is to a ball according to one of the lawyers who vote today's

opinion. Scotland will have to apply for membership. That would be

a problem. It will be welcomed. They will have to apply for

membership of the European Union as a separate state. That won't be

difficult because Scotland already complies from a legal point of view.

They looked at independence events around the world. When the Republic

of Ireland left the UK, when British India became India and

Pakistan, when South Sudan split from Sudan. Early this smaller less

popular parts became new states. In our case, the Westminster

Government says the UK would carry on without Scotland. It is

inconceivable that the Government for the rest of the UK will get a

mandate for the people of England, Wales and Northern Ireland to a

blip -- to obliterate the country. They'd dissolved Czechoslovakia to

form two new successive states. The UK Government's position is

arrogant. If Scotland votes democratically to be independent,

that the UK and walks off with the rights and Scotland is left with

anything, suggests they are not an equal partner. A legal experts say

that divorce is possible but only if the UK and Scottish governments

agree. Which they do not. Where did -- where does this take

the debate? It is entering a new phase with both sides bringing on

the boffins to bolster the case is that they want to make. The UK

Government is a revealing more of its hand today while ministers say

if Scotland wants to become independent, the rest of the UK

would respect that decision and work to make that happen. Clearly,

they are determined that the rest of the UK would be the continuing

state and would retain some of the privileges that have gone with

being a former imperial power, like that -- like that pendency done

their UN Council and that the tail on international accent -- action.

-- that veto on international action.

That legal row comes on the same day as a report into the way

Scotland's economy could be run if the country chooses independence.

He said South the opportunities for Scotland to do things differently

but it also highlights some of the constraints and the need to work

with London. What can see and who controls it?

How much good Scotland be allowed to borrow and he ensures that banks

don't collapse? Big questions about independence so ministers looked to

economists, two of them with Nobel Prize us. The report concludes the

Scottish economy has got what it takes to be independent but it

needs rules, it creamers and new institutions to make it work. It

should continue to use the pound Stirling and ministers should do a

deal with Whitehall on jointly control and the currency and

interest rates. It says stolen should aim to a earn a 10th of the

back -- is there's Scotland should aim at to earn 10% of the Bank of

England. It would give them joint oversight of banks and says

Scottish measurements -- ministers should put a side issues. How would

an independent Scotland not have its own currency? It is a hard

thing to pull off because you would need to change everybody's banker

gowns, changed the pricing of things. -- a bank accounts. There

doesn't seem to be a huge need for that at the moment. This seems to

fit the bill best. At the seat of Government, this report is seen as

an important milestone. What the arrangements have set out give us

the ability to put Scotland at a competitive footing and creates a

stronger platform for growth in the years to come. Opponents say the

advice is. In the opposite direction. The most striking

conclusion appears to be that the experts have come up with the idea

that Scotland gets a good deal of being part of the UK in economic

terms. This is a chunky report on how Scotland's economy could be run

if voters say yes to independence. A crucial element of it is the case

it makes that the rest of the UK would want to do a deal with

Scotland on the currency and the Bank of England. The question is on

what conditions? It could exact a heavy price.

Would an independent Scotland have to apply to join all of those

international clubs? We will be speaking to a Scottish Government

member and a minister from Westminster on Newsnight Scotland

tonight at 11pm. Still to come: Mackerel stocks at

the centre of an international row. Scotland calls on Iceland to stop

overfishing. And how her ground-breaking TV

drama has been written for the stage.

A Neil Lennon says underestimate us at your peril. Juventus say they

will treat Celtic with utmost respect. A and is this a taste of

things to come? Former Scotland captain believes

more good times are around the corner after a comprehensive win in

Scotland's Catholic community has reacted with shock to the news that

Pope Benedict has resigned. He has said he has no longer got the

strength of mind or body to carry out his duties. The Archbishop of

Glasgow and now as then used his congregation at St Andrews

Cathedral in the City. Laura Bicker joins me now.

Flora. They are several years it -- words

used by Scottish Catholics today. Shock, sadness, Rhyl suppliers.

There was a certain degree of understanding. -- real surprise.

Alex Salmond described the resignation as a selfless gesture

in the best interests of the Catholic Church. There was

certainly the feeling of many of the congregation here today. Today

was no ordinary mass. Many struggled to comprehend that the

Pope had resigned. The first to do so in over 600 years. It left the

Archbishop of Glasgow lost for words. I didn't realise how

emotional it was until I came to the aim of the homely and my voice

cracked. Although shocked, many in the congregation believe this

decision is in character. It is in the mould of the man. He is

reserved and professorial. He is a small man are physically. When he

decides to do them the thing -- to do something, he does it. It is

this visit in 2010, the first ever visit by a pope that sealed his

popularity in Scotland. Hundreds of thousands of people lined the

streets of Edinburgh for this parade. Then he travelled to for

Mass. 16,000 people took part and many remember this day fondly.

was a happy occasion. It was a lovely occasion. I am sad if he is

ill and Ayling. He deserves a bit of rest. I wish him all the best

and hopes -- and hope is half gets better. God bless him. The Pope

says he is fully aware of the gravity of this gesture but

Catholics in Scotland say they will remember him for his spiritual

leadership and not just as the Pope who resigned. Scotland's most

senior Catholic cardinal, asked for the press of 850,000 Scottish

Catholics as he prepares to travel to Rome and end a conclave as they

try to choose a new Pope. A man's body has been found in the

Cairngorms by a rescue teams searching for a group of climbers

who went missing overnight. Five survivors, or for to be students

from Leeds, were airlifted to safety. Highland police want to

know how the group strayed miles away from where they were reported

to be climbing. The Cairngorm mountains remained

storm than today as another group of climbers counted the cost of the

unpredictable winter conditions. 70 Mila now wins last night prevented

this RAF helicopter taking part in the initial search. Today, it

airlifted five of the students to safety after they were forced to

spend the night out in a blizzard. They 6th member of the party didn't

survive. The mountain's may look appealing today but access roads

remain closed and rescuers described how it took them most of

the night to get to the summit of Cairngorm before the search.

weather conditions were testing, strong winds, lots of snow blowing.

There were snowdrifts. It could range from knee high up to thigh-

high deep. The alarm was raised after another member of the group,

understand -- understood to be from Leeds University, was rescued

earlier that day. His companions failed to walk off the mountain as

planned. Some were training in the vicinity and these rescuers helped

with the search. My understanding is the party of five were located

some distance away from the area reported. That may be to do with

the conditions and trying to get the most appropriate route.

Holidaymakers enjoyed the winter Wonderland at ground level today

but in the mountains, another victim and another reminder of how

There seems little end in sight for the international dispute on the

rights to fish Scotland's most valuable stock. Iceland has defied

scientific guidelines on sustainable mackerel fishing. We

have been to Iceland. Morning in the capital's harbour,

and another consignment of frozen fish for exporting abroad. This is

a massive industry for the small country and so the Government is

doing all it can to give it a lift. The defined minister leading the

fight tells me there recent claims on mackerel fishing are vital for

the industry. It is not really Iceland that has changed its policy.

We are a fishing nation and we utilise our rights. What has really

changed his deep itself. It is scientists here at the Marine

Institute that are seeing the changes. They say the mackerel is

moving north as the sea warms up and traditional fishing targets

like cod are being pushed out as a result. We have seen dramatic

changes in oceanographic conditions since the late 1990s and as a

consequence, we have observed dramatic changes in the composition

of fish and other animal life. Iceland still has a very healthy

fishing fleet at ports right across this country. There is a deep

tradition associated with it here and people would not find any

Government that did not fight for its future. -- would not thank any

Government. And this is how hard Iceland has been prepared to fight

in the fast. The cod wars sort may see collisions and damaged boats.

Iceland eventually won their fight to extend fishing boundaries. Today

skippers fear the consequences of their Government being defeated.

The other species are after the same food as mackerel and it could

end in a very sad way for us. Scotland insists the politicians

here in Iceland are sanctioning excessively large quotas. The

minister says there is blame on both sides. As each night falls

here in Iceland, it still looks like the road to an agreement is a

long one. Now for some other stories from

across Scotland this Monday evening. Almost 50 firefighters were called

out early this morning in Dingwall. A number of people were evacuated

from the blaze at the Royal Hotel on the town's High Street, which

operates as a homeless hostel. One of the key components in the

construction of one the UK's new aircraft carriers has arrived in

Scotland from Portsmouth. The bridge section of HMS Queen

Elizabeth passed under the Forth Bridges on its way to Rosyth, where

it will be placed on the ship's superstructure.

A report from the Scottish Parliament's Finance Committee says

our ageing population means reform of pensions and housing is needed.

We are talking about a 144 % increase in the number of people

over 85 to 2050. It is a significant increase. A lot of

these people will be more infirm. We need to look at services. --

services. A planning application has been

lodged for a second golf course at the Trump resort near Aberdeen. The

Trump organization has submitted detailed plans to Aberdeenshire

Council for an 18-hole course to the south of the existing course.

Scottish success at last night's BAFTAs - Director Lynne Ramsay took

the BAFTA for her short film, Swimmer. Disney's Brave, set in the

Highlands, won Best Animated Film. Will Anderson, from Inverness, and

Ainslie Henderson, from Edinburgh, won Best Short Animation for The

Making Of Longbird. And there are more stories from

your area, and all the latest news, 24 hours a day, on BBC Scotland's

And night do key is here with the sport.

Neil Lennon says there is real belief that Celtic can beat

Juventus over two legs in the Champions League. And he said it

would be dangerous to underestimate his side. The Italian giants say

they will not be taking Celtic lightly but they come to Scotland

full of confidence. Juventus in town and the autograph

hunters were out in force. And some got lucky. What are you expecting

from Celtic tomorrow night? cannot speak now. Speaking to the

media was strictly off-limits. As Juventus beware using Rangers'

training facilities, Celtic were going through their final

preparations. A decision arm Samaras and another player will be

made tomorrow. Celtic Park is gearing up for the massive interest.

There have been many famous nights here in Europe. Manager Neil Lennon

says his players are gearing up for another one. Nothing is going to be

decided at the end of 90 minutes tomorrow night. It is over two

games and you have to prepare to play hard for 180 minutes. Juventus

started with defeat in the league in January. There were also draws

against two other sides and there were knocked out of the Italian

side -- Cup. But they bounced back and with a 2-0 win on Saturday,

they lead their competition by two PTS. In a certain sense, we are

both outsiders here. So Juventus are taking nothing for granted, as

Lennon relishes a huge managerial challenge.

The former Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon fears

injuries will bring a premature end to his career. He will not play

again this season and has joined the coaching staff at Dumbarton. In

2007 he became Britain's most expensive goalkeeper after a �9

million move from Hearts to Scotland can now go on and win more

games in this year's Six Nations, the view of former captain Andy

Nicol, who says Saturday's 34-10 victory over the Italians is the

best Scottish display in years. It was the first time Scotland won a

Six Nations match in two years. It was all quiet at Murrayfield

today, quite a change from 48 hours ago, when the national stadium rock

to a long overdue Scottish victory. There was attitude, there was real

aggression, there was speedy defence, real competition in the

contact phrase, which was lacking at Twickenham. Scotland provided

the platform for wave after wave of attacks. And just when Italy were

getting a foothold, Stuart Hogg did COMMENTATOR: Stuart Hogg is clear

all the way to the line. Scott and then revealing an attacking prowess

not seen in years. Now the aim is to build on it. Scotland have to be

bullish after that performance in Italy and say, yes, we can have

back-to-back wins. I of course, nobody should be getting carried

away. Stiffer tests begin for Scotland, including Ireland in two

weeks' time. But a win is a win and Saturday felt like a statement of

intent. A fantastic win for Scotland. That

is all the sport. It was a ground-breaking TV drama

which challenged views of mental health and launched the careers of

a number of actors, including David talent -- David Tennant. Now Takin'

Over the Asylum has been rewritten for the stage.

I am giving you this one last chance to snappers up... Said in a

Scottish psychiatric unit, Takin' Over the Asylum is about the

unlikely community which builds up around a hospital radio station.

Originally written for TV, it has been rewritten for the stage by its

creator. Much has changed in 20 years. It was a different landscape.

It was OK to write a soap about mentally ill people who were

killers, and if you interview the people who make them, they would

just say, we are not here to campaign, we are here to make good

television. The TV show launched the careers of several actors,

including a young David Tennant, but that grade D its own problems

for the two Theatre's collaborating on this new version. -- that

created its own problems. I am blessed with a new generation of

Scottish actors who have come in and absolutely owned it. I am

interested in paying my bills, not in being a professional DJ. Back

just like Ian Robertson, -- actors like Ian Roberts and... She is an

activist, she has written a serious piece of work, but it is a great

night out as well. You can say, I had a wonderful time but serious

points have been raised as well. It We have had a mainly settled day

across the country and for this evening and the other night period,

not much changes. Some variable amounts of cloud for eastern parts

of the country and we will continue to see some wintery showers feeding

into the Northern Isles, piste -- parts of the north-east and perhaps

as far as the Borders. Elsewhere, generally dry and prolonged cold

spells leading perhaps to a widespread frost. Also, a cold

night to come. Temperatures yd below freezing for inland rural

areas. For coastal areas, holding just above freezing. There will be

a breeze, particularly in eastern parts of the country. Wind light

elsewhere. To Marham Mori, a dry, cold, frosty

start. These showers continuing for much of eastern Scotland. During

the course of the day, some bright spells. Tomorrow afternoon in the

South West, brightness at times. Spells of sunshine into the likes

of the Glasgow area, perhaps Argyll also. The best of the sunshine for

the North West Highlands. For some wintery spells continuing here,

also the likes of Aberdeenshire, Angus and much of the east coast.

And a cold afternoon to come. Highs of around four or five Celsius and

a brisk south to south-easterly wind. Looking ahead to the early

evening and into the air the right period, we start to see these

showers retreating away from eastern coastal areas, turning

mainly dry across the country. Again, a widespread frost to come,

although all changed into Wednesday, this front will feature moving in

from the Atlantic, meeting cold air and turning readily to snow for

central and eastern parts. An early The UK Government has published

legal advice which suggests an independent Scotland would be

treated as an entirely new state in international law and would have to

apply to join the UN and EU. The SNP has described it is as

breathtaking arrogance. And Pope Benedict has resigned. He