The Scottish government has been given the same credit rating as the UK as it prepares to issue its first financial bonds.

S&P Global awarded Scotland an AA government debt rating, signifying a major step towards the issuance of so-called 'kilt' ...

The Scottish Government has been ranked as high investment grade by two global credit rating agencies, matching the UK and ...

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Shona Robison spoke out ahead of First Minister John Swinney announcing details of a bond scheme by the Scottish Government.

Scottish Government bonds - nicknamed "kilts" - could be issued for the first time next year if the SNP wins a fifth Holyrood ...

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It comes after the Scottish Government was given the same high credit rating as the UK by two global agencies.

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Prime Minister David Cameron and pro-independence First Minister Alex Salmond inked the deal and shook hands in cold autumn sunlight after a meeting at the Scottish government building, St Andrews ...