Exports
UK food and drink sees a significant and persistent drop in exports
Author / Creator: Food and Drink Fedration Scotland
Media type: Report
Date published:
UK exports of food and drink are down £2.7bn (-15.9%) in the first three quarters of 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Only independence can fix damage of Brexit, Open Minds #13
Author / Creator: The National
Media type: News Media
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Scotland's economy benefits from a range of advantages that few other countries of similar size can match. Our natural wealth is a key foundation stone for a prosperous future as an independent country. It is reasonable to believe that a country as naturally wealthy as Scotland would thrive if it were to gain the power to manage for its benefit.
Scottish independence: EU membership and the Anglo–Scottish border
Author / Creator: Institute for Government
Media type: Assessment report
Date published:
The implications of an independent Scotland joining the EU or EFTA would include a border with rUK, some interim border arrangements, and considerations about currency
Scottish independence: Here's the truth about borders after a Yes vote
Author / Creator: The National
Media type: News Item
Date published:
An independent Scotland in the EU would have the same border checks as the UK has. Border checks can be electronic, pretty seamless, and not physical whether in or out of the EU.
State of the economy
Author / Creator: Chief Economic Advisor
Media type: triannual government report
Date published: 2020 -
This is the three times a year report on the Scottish economy in an international context.
Economic commentary
Author / Creator: Scottish Enterprise
Media type: government report
Date published: 2021-
Monthly update on global, UK and Scottish economic trends and performance, drawn from a wide range of economic indicators and commentaries.
Can Scotland afford to go it alone?
Author / Creator: Ruth Strachan
Media type: Article
Date published:
With every passing election, Scotland seems to move closer to independence. Investment Monitor explores the obstacles the country would face should it leave the UK.
Scotland has got what it takes to be an independent country
Author / Creator: Olaf Stando
Media type: Political Party Paper
Date published: 2020
Independence is about the right of people in Scotland to decide their own future
- We’re the ideal size
- Scotland is a wealthy nation with a big economy
- We’re educated and talented
- We have extraordinary energy resources
- We export high quality produce and goods
- We are at the cutting edge of the industries of the future
- We’re big enough, rich enough and smart enough – even opponents of independence believe so
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."