Would an independent Scotland have to use the Euro?
‘No. Scotland would not have to necessarily use the Euro.’
Scottish independence: EU membership and the Anglo–Scottish border
There are indications that the EU would welcome an application from an independent Scotland. Full membership of the EU may take up to a decade to complete. As a new member state, Scotland would probably have to take on the normal obligations, which may include the use of the Euro. A hard border with England would be the consequence of EU membership. Even a looser relationship, similar to Norway, with the EU would require a customs border with England.
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Assessment report
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Support for Independence drops significantly if Scotland were to join Euro
40% Scots less likely to support Independence if Scotland had to join the Euro.
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Newspaper article
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