What are the advantages of Scottish independence?

People want to know how Scotland could be improved by independence.

Some advantages to Scottish independence

The advantages of independence relate to: Self determination Political identity Brexit and EU membership Maintenance of publicly owned health service Control over use of resources Economic control Currency Security and nuclear weapons

What are the pros and cons of Scottish independence?

Scottish independence is where Scotland is governed by people who live and work in Scotland, with a government based in Scotland. We get to decide our own way in the world, and if we want, we can join whatever other bodies, such as the EU that WE want for OUR reasons, and we can welcome people from all over the world who wish to live, work, and contribute to our society.

Type of Resource
Discussion Paper
Date Published
Primary Author or Creator
Peter Mirtitsch
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Quora

Small states in a big world

Small countries are vulnerable in a world of large states. But they may have opportunities not open to their larger neighbours. This work examines three different models of adaptation, concluding that, whichever model is adopted, it will require internal reform as well as external independence.

Type of Resource
book
Primary Author or Creator
Michael Keating
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Centre on Constitutional Change

Bella Caledonia

"We’re not aligned to any one political party but believe in self-determination for Scotland. Only then will a country disfigured by poverty and inequality be re-born. Only independence can bring democracy. The British State is irredeemable and is structurally corrupt, broken and riven with hierarchy."

Type of Resource
News Media
Primary Author or Creator
Mike Small