Independence

Caledonian Dreaming: The Quest for a Different Scotland

Author / Creator: Gerry Hassan

Media type: Book

Date published: 2014

Hassan challenges the myths that define modern Scotland and its place in the United Kingdom.


Yes: The Radical Case for Independence

Author / Creator: James Foley

Media type: Book

Date published: 2014

Yes argues that independence can reinvigorate campaigns against austerity across Britain and deal a blow to the imperialist ambitions of the British state.


Arguing for Independence: Evidence, Risk and the Wicked Issues

Author / Creator: Stephen Maxwell

Media type: Book

Date published: 2012

This book offers a case for independence under six main headings


Scotland Rising: The Case for Independence

Author / Creator: Gerry Hassan

Media type: Book

Date published: 2022

This book "outlines a case for independence while maintaining a critical distance from some of the cliches about the distinctiveness of Scottish political culture." Bella Caledonia


Why be against Scottish Independence?

Author / Creator: Jan-Pieter Atsma

Media type: Article

Date published: 2019

10 frequently heard reasons for opposing independence.


Brexit and the union: Territorial voice, exit and re-entry strategies in Scotland and Northern Ireland after EU exit

Author / Creator: Nicola McEwen

Media type: Article

Date published: 2021

The Brexit vote and subsequent process have exposed the limitations of devolution, and unleashed new exit dynamics. 


Scotland's New Choice: Independence after Brexit

Author / Creator: Eve Hepburn

Media type: eBook

Date published: 2021

 Opportunities and  challenges surrounding the prospect of independence for Scotland in the light of changes since 2014.


Constitutional reform: Controversy or Consensus on how the UK should be governed

Author / Creator: John Curtice

Media type: Opinion poll

Date published: 2022

A majority of people want electoral reform, and Scottish independence. Increasing support is being shown for Irish reunification and for changing the UK constitution.


The Wee Alba Book; the New Case for Independence

Author / Creator: Alba

Media type: Book

Date published: 2021

The Alba Party's presentation of the case for independence.


Can an Independent Scotland stand on its own two feet?

Author / Creator: John Jappy

Media type: Blog

Date published: 2013

"If Scotland votes for Independence,... those of us living north of the Border will not lose out." John Jappy 


Declaration of Arbroath

Author / Creator: Tom Turpie

Media type: Book

Date published: 2020

A  reproduction of the Declaration of Arbroath with historical analysis


The Declaration of Arbroath, 1320

Author / Creator: the nobles of Scotland

Media type: Document

Date published: 1320

The translated document


Conquered by No One: A People’s History of the Scots who made the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320

Author / Creator: Neil Douglas Roderick McLennan

Media type: Book

Date published: 2020

The Declaration of Arbroath’ became the most famous and symbolic document in our nation’s history: its influence stretches across the centuries and around the globe.


The Declaration of Arbroath: 'For Freedom Alone'

Author / Creator: Edward J. Cowan

Media type: Book

Date published: 2020

The Declaration of Arbroath, 6 April, 1320, is one of the most remarkable documents to have been produced anywhere in medieval Europe. 


The Declaration of Arbroath

Author / Creator: Scottish History Society

Media type: Document

Date published:

The outline of the Declaration of Arbroath with historical context.


Declaration of Arbroath, 6 April 1320

Author / Creator: James Fergusson

Media type: Document

Date published: 1970

Text of the Declaration of Arbroath, 1320


A Better Nation: The Challenges of Scottish Independence: The Challenge of Scottish Independence

Author / Creator: Simon Barrow

Media type: Book

Date published: 2022

Drawing on a range of original thinkers from a wide range of backgrounds, the book tackles key issues about money, culture, equality, energy, borders, jobs, Europe and other ‘big questions’ head on.


Building a New Scotland –an Outline

Author / Creator: Jim Osborne

Media type: Discussion Paper

Date published: 2020

Jim Osborne's view of what an independent Scotland might look like in government and the economic policies.


A Better Nation. The Challenges of Scottish Independence

Author / Creator: Gerry Hassan

Media type: eBook

Date published: 2022

A Better Nation aims to go beyond the superficial divisions and media noise in order to address matters of real substance.


Implications of varying mandate definitions for Indyref2 legitimacy at Westminster-level elections

Author / Creator: Mark Shephard

Media type: Discussion Paper

Date published: 2022

Mark Shephard, Senior Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde, examines the scenario of the SNP campaigning solely on the issue of independence in the next General Election