Martin McGuinness joined Alex Salmond at the British-Irish Council in Stirling yesterday.

When asked whether Scottish independence would start a political drive for the unification of Ireland, Mr Salmond said: "I think the matter of Scottish independence is a matter for the people of Scotland to decide, and the future of Northern Ireland is something for the people of Northern Ireland to decide. I think that's the best way for politicians to look at things."

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