Scottish Independence

Must Scots settle for cronyism and incompetence? Open Minds on Independence #21

Author / Creator: Believe in Scotland

Media type: News Media

Date published:

Scotland's ambition does not end with winning independence. That is just the start. It offers us the freedom to create the country we want to live in. The issues we should prioritise include: 


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.


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."


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.


Economic Implications for the United Kingdom of Scottish Independence

Author / Creator: House of Lords

Media type: Assessment report

Date published: 2013

The House of Lords assessment of the economic implications of independence before the 2014 referendum.


How To Start a New Country & A Short Guide To Starting a New Country

Author / Creator: Common Weal

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published: August 2021

This is essential reading for both believers in Scottish independence and undecided voters who seek answers to their practical questions about the processes of starting an independent country.


Support for Independence drops significantly if Scotland were to join Euro

Author / Creator: Edward Malnick

Media type: Newspaper article

Date published:

40% Scots less likely to support Independence if Scotland had to join the Euro.


Wee Ginger Dug

Author / Creator: Paul Kavanagh

Media type: Blog

Date published:

Scottish Independence blog


Better than This

Author / Creator: Common Weal

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published: 2021

We must emerge from the Covid pandemic in a way that 
Fixes the problems raised by the crisis. 
Fixes the problems evident before the crisis and makes us resilient.
Implements a green new deal.
Establishes a new democracy. 
Begins a national care service.
Starts land reform.
Creates a housing revolution.
Controls our own energy.
Provides better banking
Focus on independence.