The evidence is mixed.  The 60+% who voted to remain in the EU are supposed in the main to support independence in the EU.  There is a proportion of independence supporters who do not wish to re-join the EU.  These two groups seem to cancel each other out.  Until the pandemic, increasing support for independence seemed to increase as the problems of Brexit were revealed.  Since then Brexit has not been the major force for supporting independence.

The policies for children in Scotland need to be developed to counter child and family poverty and deprivation, child care, early education.

The extent of support for R&D in Scotland is key to developing existing and new industries.  The number of people involved in  R&D is important to future economic performance.

The Union dividend is a term used by British unionists to describe the financial benefits which they believe that Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland derive from being parts of the United Kingdom.

People want to know what Scotland's industries produce and what the national output is worth. 

The international relations - political and trading - that Scotland will have is of interest.

Democracy can be improved at local and national levels. There are a variety of proposals, some of which depend on the terms of a Scottish constitution and others on post -independence legislation.

The protection of the human rights of individuals - of all genders and origins - and their relationships needs to be protected by the constitution and through laws. How will this be done?

Rented housing both private and public should be energy efficient and at affordable levels. Legislation is being implemented to secure quality housing for new and existing buildings by 2040.

There is concern about taxation levels and tax distribution in an independent Scotland.

The borders will be determined by agreement with England initially.  There remains a hard border between Scotland and the EU.  If Scotland were to join the EU, there will be a hard border between Scotland and England, although it to be hoped there will be an agreement as with Ireland for free movement of people between the countries.

Concerns are that the economic policies that can be persued by an independent Scotland may lead to divergence from the rest of the UK.

People wonder what actions the UK and international governments could take if Scotland just declared independence.  

Do the details of independence need to be decided before the referendum?

People want to know which political party is in favour of independence.  

Many people want to know what is stopping Scotland from being independent. 

Opposition to Scottish independence needs to be understood.

The ownership exploitation and taxation of land in Scotland is of public interest.  

Yes voters in 2014 tend to remain yes.   

People are curious about where Scotland will get the money to support independence.