THE seemingly firm decision that the Clydesdale brand will disappear from the Scottish banking scene after more than 180 years is no less lamentable for the matter-of-fact way in which it was announced. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/16306878.Ian_McConnell__Why_Clydesdale_Bank_chief_should_think_again_about_abandoning_valued_Scottish_brand/