Scottish independence: Salmond says Scotland is 'on cusp of making history'

First Minister Alex Salmond was marking the anniversary of the 1997 devolution referendum

Scotland is on the "cusp of making history" by voting for independence, the country's first minister has predicted.

Alex Salmond described the referendum as a "process of national empowerment".

Several banks have revealed their contingency plans for a "Yes" vote, while John Lewis and Asda said prices may rise after independence.

Labour leader Ed Miliband said a "No" vote would deliver stronger devolved powers for Scotland.

Mr Salmond has called for an inquiry into what he said was the leaking of sensitive market data by the Treasury ahead of a formal announcement RBS that it would relocate its registered headquarters to London if Scotland votes for independence.

He was speaking to the international media at an event in Edinburgh which was taking taking place on the anniversary of the 1997 devolution referendum.

A new poll has suggested the "No" campaign holds a narrow leadahead of next Thursday's independence referendum. Two previous polls suggested the race was neck and neck.