Regional publisher Johnston Press has set up a new website designed to highlight the debate around Scottish independence.

With less than 100 days to go until September’s referendum, the Scotsman publisher is aiming to make the site the “go-to platform” for reporting , analysis and opinion around the issue.

The site, www.scotsman.com/scottish-independence, aims to aggregate content on the issue from across the web as well as on Twitter and Facebook.

Set up in partnership with technology provider PublishThis, it is being seen as a possible model for niche websites in other areas of interest.

The site, which is fully responsive to mobile and tablet devices, also includes content from the Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday and covers the history of the independence debate as well as ‘explainer’ guides about key topics such as defence, pensions, national debt, oil and currency.

Jeff Moriarty, chief digital and product Officer at Johnston Press, said: “Johnston Press has promised to service communities across the UK with best-in-class local media and to produce products that are at the forefront of the industry, in line with how the definition of local media is evolving.

“The Scottish referendum is the most significant community event in recent years, giving us the opportunity to do just that, with a content-rich product.

“We believe it’s of utmost importance to give a platform to the multiple voices in the Scottish independence debate, something which has been central to this product as we respond to our readers’ needs.”

Scotsman editor Ian Stewart added:  “With the independence question dominating debates in the Scottish media, as well as conversations in Scottish homes and around the UK, Scottish Independence adds an extra dimension to the coverage already published on our own Scotsman.com.

“By incorporating views expressed on other outlets, including those on social media, it is the go-to place for all independence-related content. This new site displays the best selection of content in a high-visibility, easy-to-find and easy-to-navigate way.”