The SNP is to hold an independence convention in Dundee next month.

The event, which will take place in the city’s Caird Hall on 24 June, was meant to happen in March but was postponed because of the SNP leadership race.

The party’s depute leader Keith Brown said the conference would be attended by party members and “solely focused” on how to hold a legally-binding referendum.

The SNP has also announced its annual conference will be in Aberdeen.

Mr Brown said: “We have won election after election and have a cast-iron mandate for a fresh independence referendum – but the Westminster system is refusing to respect Scotland’s democratic wishes.

“As the only mass membership political party in Scotland, we are calling on our members – the lifeblood of our party and movement – to help us secure that key vote that our country needs.”