30/05/2014 Reporting Scotland

16 weeks to go, as the official referendum campaign gets underway.

There'll be twists and turns along the way.

We invite a group of undecided voters to put their questions to

An inquiry finds that police here carry out three times more stop

After years of delay and spiralling costs, we join

the Edinburgh trams preparing to take their first paying passengers.

Business as usual for Ireland's assistant manager Roy Keane

as Celtic confirm he's one of many on their shortlist.

And two neighbouring villages compete against each other for

the Scottish Cup, hoping to change the image of junior football.

If it moves, kick it, if it doesn't move, kick it until it does. That's

not true any more, there are some good footballers here.

You might have thought it had begun already, but today marks

the formal start of the independence referendum campaign.

It also means rules on spending limits come into effect.

The two sides, Yes Scotland and Better Together, are allowed to

And rule-breakers face tough penalties.

More from our political editor, Brian Taylor.

The money will be spent on billboards, leaflets and other

campaign techniques. The site agree nothing beats pounding the streets

to persuade voters. -- both sides. Glasgow and with this actor Scotland

say they -- Yes Scotland say they expect good results. We're having

conversations in their own communities. We know that is how we

get people moving towards yes. We will be stepping that up. I think

people will be sure that the yes campaign has been very active. On

the other side of the Clyde, better together tried pavement politics.

The message? Independent isn't worth the risk.

We will be going door by door, street by street. We're getting the

information out, individual voters feel that they are happy to make the

biggest decision that they will make. Apart from the two campaigns,

there are budget combines -- constraints. The SNP and Can

spend... The others combined can spend up to

?1.4 million. Other registered campaigners can spend up to 150,000

each. Donations above five and a pounds

must come from permissible UK sources. -- ?500. We want the

process to be well run and the debates to be git. We want the vote

on the 18th of September to be a further -- fair process. You will

hear much more from both sides. The limits

and regulations you outlined there, That is down to the Electoral

Commission, they receive and investigate complaints and can

impose penalties in extreme cases if they think someone is likely to bust

their spending limits. They have already had to have a quiet word

with the Liberal Democrats to remind them that they have yet to register

with the Electoral Commission. According to the Lib Dems, the guy

who is due to do it is on his holidays.

We will have a special report later on about undecided voters.

The Police are being asked to clarify why they carry out

so many searches of people on the street, four times

The watchdog, the Scottish Police Authority, also says the force must

ensure the policy is being carried out consistently across Scotland.

Our Home Affairs correspondent, Reevel Alderson, reports.

Police insist their use of stop and search powers is a vital component

of the fight against violent crime. It is the way the policy has been

applied differently across the country which is caused concern. --

has. Glasgow and Aberdeen has the highest and second highest crime

rates in Scotland. In Glasgow, 3000 stop and searches work carried out

per 10,000, ten times the rate in Aberdeen. There is a different

geographical spread which points to a lack of consistency. We know it

contributes to violence reduction and to a reduction of anti-social

behaviour and are keen to have a spread based on the threat. The

Scottish Police Authority has carried out a review of this

controversial policy. It has called for greater clarity from the police

as to why they are carrying out so many searches. The police's on

figures from last year show that there were more than 640,000 stop

and searches, about four times the rate of England and Wales, but now

on the previous year. 90% of searchers found drugs, alcohol or

weapons. -- 19%. People say to me, just tackle the

drunkenness, the people who are going around with knives and drugs

and pedalling on street corner and the violence and pub closing time.

That is what matters to local communities and that is where stop

and search as one of a whole range of tactics can be deployed. Almost

three quarters of stop searches aren't done under specific laws. The

person searched gives their consent. Critics say that means it is a

dubious legal basis. The person searched gives their consent.

Critics say that means it is a dubious legal basis. PS make people

understand that they can decline to be searched.

You're watching Reporting Scotland from the BBC.

Still to come on tonight's programme:

Two Ayrshire villages will empty this Sunday as

their football teams prepare to face each other in the Junior Cup final.

In sport, the latest on Celtic's search for a new manager from the

club's Chief Executive. And what a sendoff, Glasgow Warriors leave the

Dublin and their first Pro 12 league final.

It's very late, and heavily over budget, but tomorrow morning,

Scotland's capital city will finally have a fully -functioning tram line.

The first paying customers have the chance to board a tram from 5am.

We'll be live in the city's Princes Street shortly, but,

firstly, our transport correspondent, David Miller,

Year after year, street after street, the digging went on and on

as disputes raged and costs soared. By 2011, the money had run out, this

was a project in crisis. Back then, the project was stopped in its

tracks, many feared the launch day would never come. What went wrong

and perhaps more importantly how did bosses managed to avert a

potentially humiliating failure? It's failed to Edinburgh City

Council's new Chief Executive to resolve the bitter and expensive

legal stalemate with the company's -- companies building it. History

has shown that would have been able to make it work. I think it is very

much about turning it into a cooperative way of working, but

appreciating that the contract is had a commercial view of it and we

had a public interest in view of things and bringing them together.

Fast forward to 2014 and the trams are finally ready to carry their

first paying passengers. The council was forced to borrow its way out of

trouble, but we still don't know when or even if the line will reach

relief and the waterfront. Calls for a public inquiry are growing louder.

We spent a lot of money on this and it is worth spending a relatively

small amount of money to find out what happened and how it could be

improved as we will do similar things in other cities, Scotland or

elsewhere, and we should learn from everybody's experience. In the

league, support for completion appears to be strong, but some

appeared to have had enough. It is wrong, they. Digging when they get

to the bottom of the pit, but it seems the council are saying, we

will keep on digging. This project will never make money to recoup its

build costs and it wouldn't make money to replace itself, it is

nothing but a money pit. There is criticism from city Centre

residents who say their health is being threatened by traffic forced

away from the tram route. What we have here is H Gs coming through and

peak times here, the traffic is so heavy that it is stationary for

large times. So it is over to you, get on board

and judge for yourself. Our reporter is in Edinburgh now.

That is the question, how do people there feel now as the trams at last

are getting under way? The problems are well documented, as

David said, but if you speak to people running the project they

would say that attitudes have softened. I think that is a view

that would be challenged in some pubs and taxis, but what is the case

is that people are becoming used to the sight of these trams. They have

been tested since the turn of the year, all part of the build-up to

the big moments tomorrow when as a passenger you can buy a ticket, and

step on board one of the trams and it will take you from the city

centre as far as Edinburgh airport. It is a key moment for the project,

but it is one they say they are ready for. There seems to be a

keenness to be part of Day one, from our staff and from the public. We

want people to come and enjoy the experience. We will be working very

hard to make sure things go as smoothly as possible. All of the

talk about legal action and public enquiries isn't going to go away,

but what is being pushed in the build-up to the launch is to try to

remind people of why the tram project was built in the first

place, the environmental benefits, they would argue, of getting people

out of their cars and onto electric tram. The economic benefits of job

creation and investment. But they know what is key is a smooth start

in the hope that Edinburgh people will come to like and perhaps even

love their tram system. There's been an improvement

in the quality of care for people in their own homes, according to the

body who monitors care standards. But the Care Inspectorate says

the number of services judged to be performing badly has nearly doubled

in three years. It says 80% were found to be of

a good standard, and an increasing But the percentage of services

doing badly has nearly doubled. The independence referendum campaign

is officially under way. Polling suggests anything

between 15% and 35% As part of our new People and Places

series, our referendum correspondent Laura Bicker took young undecided

voters to a theme park in Lanarkshire to see how they're

preparing for, yes, you've guessed ride, you will need to hang on even

when it feels like it might never end. We gave these young voters a

chance to chat to both sides, but up is the yes campaign. Can independent

Scotland afford... Will be better off than the UK at the moment.

Scotland has a falling population, we need people to come and live and

work in Scotland. The White Paper set out a points -based system that

is internationally recognised as a way of doing it. What happens to the

SNP when it is a note, if it is a no, you just keep going? We are

confident that we're getting closer every day to winning the referendum.

And sure people will do all they can to deliver social justice.

If I vote no, can you assure us there will be more powers for

Scotland? All three parties, whether the Tories, the Labour, they'll say

they need you more powers for the Scottish parliament. It is quite

confusing, how can you help us? We do need activity, and we will get

closer by September. Why was the option of Devo Max not considered? I

think that would be a good option for people. Like you said, it is the

best of both worlds and that is what I think staying part of the game

is, still having the Scottish Parliament and being part of the UK.

After they have rattled all of that around in their brains, the verdict.

It is good to get a perspective of people... And might have gone with

Better Together As before, I am not saying that I am leaning the other

way, but I wasn't as impressed with the answers. It is good to hear

positives of what would happen if I voted no. I am not saying I will

vote no, but I'm closer to coming to a decision. So, Scotland, it's time

to buckle up, let's try to enjoy the ride is this country had to decision

time on September 18. Now for a look at other stories

from the across the country. Staff and students at Glasgow School

of Art lined the streets around the blaze-hit Mackintosh Building to

applaud fire crews off the scene. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

handed the historic building back to the Art School a week after it sent

crews to fight the blaze. Their efforts meant most of the

building and its contents survived. Sure in Orkney police are making

inquiries after the damage was caused that the number of historic

sites. This Italian Second World War Chapel was attacked. Some local

crooks had collection boxes broken into.

Fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead has been questioned on what

the Scottish fishing industry would be like under independence.

He was talking on the opening day of the Skipper Expo event in Aberdeen.

He said Scotland would have greater influence and better representation.

The Better Together campaign says independence would create

Scottish Water has been fined ?12,000 after sewage water

overflowed into a tributary of the River Kelvin, at Kirkintilloch.

Scottish Water pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to allowing

a discharge of sewage into the Purgatory Burn

Scotland's biggest gardening show is under way in Edinburgh.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit

Gardening Scotland at the Royal Highland Centre over the weekend.

Exhibits will include a celebration of this year's

Ryder Cup in Perthshire, and the 700th anniversary of

Time for the sport. The big job at Celtic.

Celtic's chief executive says no-one has been offered

the manager's job yet, nor is there a preferred candidate.

Peter Lawwell says the shortlist contains "five to ten" names, one

Is it the countdown to a Celtic return? He is preparing the Republic

of Ireland for their match at the weekend against Italy as assistant

manager but he is considering a move back to the club where he finished

his playing career. He had a short spell at Parkhead in 2006 and has

spoken to Celtic about succeeding Neil Lennon though it seems he is on

quite a long short list. We are going through a process. There are

five to ten candidates at the moment, we are going to do it

properly and take our time. There is time pressure on us but there is no

point in getting it done quickly and getting it wrong. I am sure you will

understand there is a pro sets, it is very difficult for me or Celtic

to say more. -- to say more. Who are the candidates? Former Bolton

manager Owen Coyle is one and Celtic also think highly of Malky Mackay.

The former Manchester United manager David Moyes is also available. The

keys have taken money on the current and the United boss Jackie McNamara

and they have on to respected foreign coaches in Michael Laudrup

and Oscar Garcia. I like Malky Mackay. I hope it is David Moyes. I

don't think Celtic would break the bank to get him. I think someone

further afield from Europe. Roy Keane might be a better solution. If

Roy Keane gets the job, his current job says -- his current boss Martin

O'Neill says he will be disappointed but not surprised to lose him.

Glasgow Warriors are in Dublin where they could become Pro12 League

They play Irish province Leinster in the final.

No Scottish team's ever won the competition,

which also features Welsh, Italian and Irish representatives.

As Phil Goodlad reports, Warriors were given a rousing send off today.

If any of the Glasgow players thought they were in for just

another trip to the airport today, they quickly thought again. A cup

final feeling to check-in. A welcome distraction from the headlines

surrounding the team line-up. Stuart Hogg, once again left out. Most of

the squad played well against Munster. Are you confident he will

be here at Scotstoun next season? Yes. He has a contract. Glasgow next

brawn with beauty decedent to get to their first-ever final, building

something on and off the pitch. The interest around the city is greater

than anything I have been involved in. It is a great feeling. This

would take us a huge step forward but we need to go there and perform

to get the victory. Jamaican rectory, Glasgow had to overcome it.

If ending champions Leinster are one of Europe's best and they are

motivated tomorrow to send Brian O'Driscoll smiling into retirement.

I want to say goodbye and the one they will want to see most is

victory. History beckons for Glasgow Warriors and for Scottish sport. We

have had Andy Murray and Chris Foy with individual success but it is a

whale that a Scottish team -- since a Scottish team in mainstream

competition has come out on top. If they win, expect more than a guard

of honour on their return. Now, a look at what else is

happening across Scottish sport. Defender Emilio Izaguirre has

signed a new three-year contract And so has the club's other

fullback, Mikael Lustig. Two former Hibernian captains

have signed for Dundee. Centre half Kevin McPake will be

playing Premiership football next season,

as will midfielder Kevin Thomson. Former Hibs player Paul Kane's

fronting a supporters' group campaign to oust club chairman

Rod Petrie. It follows their The campaign endorsed

by a celebrity fan. There is a deep-seated problem, a

problem with communication between the fans and the board and the

planes that and a lack of leadership year, a lack of investment.

Stephen Gallacher is still near the top of the leader board

After two rounds, the Bathgate golfer is on five under par.

Jamie Murray and his Australian partner John Peers are

in to the third round of French Open doubles after beating Italians

They play defending champions the Bryan brothers, from the US, next.

Read all about Celtic's search for a new manager - and lots more,

24 hours a day, on the BBC Sport Scotland website.

That is all for now. You will be able to watch the Glasgow Warriors

match tomorrow night on BBC Two Scotland.

Two Ayrshire villages will be virtually empty on Sunday when

their football teams face each other in the Scottish Junior Cup final.

The showpiece competition - for semi-professional teams -

may be a national one, but the final in Kilmarnock involves

neighbours Glenafton Athletic and Hurlford United.

With the best will in the world, New Cumnock is no picture postcard. It

holds an award for Scotland's most dismal place but that is not how it

seems today. The atmosphere is brilliant. The town is buzzing.

Local heroes Hurlford United are in their fifth Scottish Cup final,

their first for 20 years, reason enough to paint the town red. The

community needed a lift and this is it. The place is buzzing. There are

about 20 buses leaving. It is the nominal for a town with two and a

half thousand population. It assures football clubs are to be in pit

communities like this. Enter village rivalry is fierce. There is this

image of junior football as, if it moves, kicked, if it doesn't, kick

it until it does. That is no longer true. Glenafton 's opponents on

Sunday are from just up the road, Hurlford. They look forward to their

first-ever Scottish final. We are going there with our heart bursting

with pride. It is great for the community. Success here has been

achieved by a manager and seven players coached at the start of the

season -- poached at the start of the season from Glenafton. The fans

are not happy about it. Bleeding and taking some of the players. It is

understandable. This is the Scottish amateur cup. It was 12 weeks ago by

another team from Hurlford, Hurlford this all. Can Hurlford United this

weekend make it a unique double for this village? Or will Glenafton take

the spoils back to New Cumnock? How is the weather looking?

Good evening. We saw some beautiful sunshine today I got a good part of

the country. You can see that from the earlier satellite picture. The

cloud is continuing. Some fine evening sunshine on offer tonight

and it will stay dry overnight with some clear spells, although fog

returning to the Northern Isles and some mist and fog patches for inland

parts as well. Overnight, those are 547 Celsius and it is colder towards

the West Highlands. Down to one or two Celsius here. Tomorrow morning

is dry and bright, and we will see some good sunshine coming through as

well. As we head into the afternoon, we hold onto the dry, bright, sunny

weather and across-the-board, the weather is settled. It is pleasantly

warm up to highs of 16 or 17 Celsius across southern Scotland. For the

north, we are holding onto fairly high temperatures. 20 degrees around

Inverness. No reason why we should not see that again tomorrow. It is

cooler in the Northern Isles. If you are thinking of heading hill walking

tomorrow, perfect conditions. Any mist and fog in the morning is very

quickly clearing, we are looking at some lovely sunshine and light winds

at the summit. The visibility. Winds variable indirection. The thing you

should be concerned about is sunburn. That is similar for the

eastern areas, dry conditions, sunny conditions and light winds at the

tops. All very pleasant. Winds will be variable in the Hebrides, be

cutting -- becoming southerly. For the East Coast, again we are looking

at forced three or four southerly winds. But more mist and fog towards

north-eastern coastal areas but good visibility further south. Tomorrow

evening, holding on to the drier weather, lovely evening sunshine for

most of all overnight cloud thickening up towards Outer Hebrides

with some detached pieces of rain pushing in for a time during the

night. The cloud once again returns to the Northern Isles. Sunday starts

off dry, bright, but we will see the highs responsible for that whether

starting to pull away and this weather front introducing a wee bit

of rain. There is some doubt where that rain will land. For most it

will be dry and bright, someone sunshine in the East. Not looking

too bad for most of us. I'll be back with the headlines

at 8 - and the late bulletin just Until then, from everyone

on the team, right across the