Can Scotland force independence?

People want to know the ways that Scotland can become independent.  

Can Scotland achieve independence on its own?

There are theoretically several ways.  Self-determination, political majorities at elections, a referendum, Legal cases, Consultation, or other forms of negotiation. a referendum, Legal cases, or other forms of negotiation.

Scottish Independence: A Practical Guide

This book is the first serious study of the likely road to independence, and the consequences for the Scottish people and the Scottish economy. Scottish Independence starts with a detailed guide to the stages along the route to independence and goes on to analyse the legal, political and economic consequences.It asks key question

Type of Resource
Book
Primary Author or Creator
Jo E. Murkens
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Peter Jones and Michael Keating, University College London, Edinburgh University Press

Scottish independence

This is a largely factual explainer by the Institute for Government of the issues around a referendum and the results of its success.

Primary Author or Creator
Institute for Government

Within Our Grasp

A campaign strategy that will apply maximum pressure on the Westminster Government and achieve independence within three years of its commencement.

Type of Resource
Policy Paper
Date Published
Primary Author or Creator
Robin McAlpine
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Common Weal

Could Scotland stage an independence referendum without UK approval? What the law says

An Opinion piece in The Scotsman newspaper by columnist Marc Weller indicating methods of gaining independence including self-determination, a referendum without UK approval, legal proceedings, consultation, and other forms of negotiation.  

 

Type of Resource
Columnist Opinion
Date Published
Primary Author or Creator
Marc Weller
Additional Author(s) / Creators
The Scotsman