A
new top-level internet domain for Scotland has been launched, allowing people
to choose a .scot web or email address for the first time.
About
50 sites run by "launch pioneers" are expected to go live on Tuesday.
Among
those who have signed up for a new domain are the Scottish government,
referendum campaigners Yes Scotland and Better Together, WWF Scotland, NHS
Scotland and Scouts Scotland.
International
pioneers include the Louisiana Scots and the Clan Wallace.
The
.scot domain is one of a number of new top-level domains that are becoming
available this year, such as .wales, .london, .berlin and .NYC.
It
was launched after
