What place will Scotland have in the World?

Answer:
Setting up embassies and consulates together with joining international organisations will establish Scotland as a nation. Making political and trading treaties with other countries and organisations will be important. None more important than if it is decided to join the European Union.

Full answer here: International relations after independence



Nation to Nation: Scotland's Place in the World [Revised Edition]

Author / Creator: Stephen Gethins

Media type: Book

Date published: 2022

Scotland has a distinctive place in the world. 


Scotland International: Understanding Scotland’s International Relations

Author / Creator: Peter Lynch

Media type: Book

Date published: 2020

The Scottish government has pursued international relations through engagement with states throughout the world and its modest steps toward an international development policy.


How Scotland’s foreign policy could help shape the world

Author / Creator: Believe in Scotland

Media type: Article

Date published: 2021

Establishing its own foreign policy will be one of the most important tasks facing an independent Scotland after a Yes vote.


How would Scotland become independent

Author / Creator: Common Weal

Media type: Briefing paper

Date published: 2021

Scotland needs a "legal personality". It is usually accepted that membership of the United Nations is the best indicator of Nationhood. The key is a recognition agreement with the UK.