Independence
Scotland's right to choose: putting Scotland's future in Scotland's hands
Author / Creator: Scottish Government
Media type: government report
Date published:
It is the right of the people of Scotland to determine the form of government best suited to their needs. This has been consistently accepted for decades across the political spectrum. It is powerfully demonstrated by Scotland's recent history.
Scottish Independence: A Practical Guide
Author / Creator: Jo E. Murkens
Media type: Book
Date published: 2002
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
Scotland: The New State of an Old Nation
Author / Creator: Murray Stewart Leith
Media type: Book
Date published:
At a time when Scotland's future has topped the agenda in Britain and abroad, this book unpicks the complex weave of Scottish politics, society and culture, providing an essential insight into Scotland's present - and its future.
The Case for Scottish Independence; a History of Nationalist Political Thought in Modern Scotland
Author / Creator: Ben Jackson
Media type: Book
Date published: 2020
An influential separatist Scottish nationalism began to take shape only in the 1970s and achieved its present ideological maturity in the course of the 1980s and 1990s. It was unusual in that it demanded independence not to defend a threatened ancestral culture but as the most effective way to promote the agenda of the left.
Plurinationalism and its Effect on Independence Movements: A Case Study of Scotland and Catalonia
Author / Creator: Makayla Connor
Media type: Academic Thesis
Date published: 2021
Which economic, political, or social factors will be important in determining independence or deciding to remain.
Scottish Sovereignty Research Group
Author / Creator: Scottish Sovereignty Research Group
Media type: Web site
Date published: 2020 -
The objectives of the Scottish Sovereignty Research Group:
- Research means to become independent which will be legally recognized other than through a Westminster sanctioned referendum
- Continue to develop a written constitution.
- Hold a broad survey among Scots to determine what kind of country they would like to see
Bella Caledonia
Author / Creator: Mike Small
Media type: News Media
Date published: 2007 -
"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."
Business for Scotland
Author / Creator: Richard Walker
Media type: Web site
Date published:
"We make the case for maximum devolution of power and responsibility possible at any time, particularly in areas such as the economic levers and business policies. In turn, this will allow a Scottish Government to boost economic growth."
Believe in Scotland
Author / Creator: Richard Walker
Media type: Web site
Date published: 2019 -
"We target undecided and soft No voters with positive independence messages"
The Lesley Riddock Podcast
Author / Creator: Lesley Riddoch
Media type: Podcast
Date published: 2008 -
Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with Pat Joyce. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.
Who's Voting Yes? The Demographics of Independence
Author / Creator: Ellen Dalzell
Media type: Podcast
Date published:
Ellen Dalzell has campaigned for “New Scots” to be included in Scotland’s democracy both through being able to vote and for them to be better included in data that informs democratic campaigning.
Best start for independent Scotland
Author / Creator: Common Weal
Media type: Video
Date published: 2020
The fastest way to get up to speed with How To Start A New Country is to watch this seven-minute video because the volume of work behind it is enormous.
Scottish independence referendum: why the economic issues are quite different to 2014
Author / Creator: Graeme Roy
Media type: Review
Date published:
Scotland has a successful economy. It has challenges - inequalities, ageing population, and less dynamic businesses than competitors. The engaged population will demand facts and figures rather than political persuasion.
Scottish independence
Author / Creator: Institute for Government
Date published: 2021
This is a largely factual explainer by the Institute for Government of the issues around a referendum and the results of its success.
Scotland's Future
Author / Creator: Scottish Government
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published:
This is the white paper subtitled: Scotland’s referendum on 18 September 2014 is a choice between two futures.
The Yes Volunteers: Capturing the biggest grassroots campaign in Scotland’s history
Author / Creator: Iain Black
Media type: Assessment report
Date published: March 2016
This report examines who the volunteers of the 2014 Yes campaign were, what they did, what they thought of the campaign and their experience of it and the results from it provide evidence to support, refine or debunk ideas held about the campaign.
Claiming Scotland’s Assets: A discussion paper on the division of assets and debts to an independent Scotland
Author / Creator: Craig Dalzell
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published: September 2016
The “zero option” approach to UK debt whereby the rUK is allowed to maintain its claim as the continuing state to the former UK and to adopt all mobile assets and liabilities is the appropriate stance.
The White Paper Project: Version 1.0
Author / Creator: Common Weal
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published: 2018
The White Paper Project is an attempt by Common Weal to explore the methodology, content and structure of a revised White Paper for Scottish independence.
Within Our Grasp
Author / Creator: Robin McAlpine
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published:
A campaign strategy that will apply maximum pressure on the Westminster Government and achieve independence within three years of its commencement.
Could Scotland stage an independence referendum without UK approval? What the law says
Author / Creator: Marc Weller
Media type: Columnist Opinion
Date published:
Methods of gaining independence include self-determination, a referendum without UK approval, legal proceedings, consultation, and other forms of negotiation.