Borders
The Economics of Scotland-rUK Border
Author / Creator: David Bell
Media type: Assessment report
Date published:
An independent Scotland within the EU would border checks of some nature. Ireland's experience shows it is clearly possible for a small country to succeed economically in a similar situation.
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
Scotland’s borders and independence
Author / Creator: Kirsty Hughes
Media type: Assessment report
Date published:
Scotland's trade with the rUK is greater than with all other areas. The negative effects of a border needs serious analysis by the Scottish Government.
Scottish independence, the EU and a ‘hard border’
Author / Creator: The Ferret
Media type: Fact check
Date published: 2021
In the early stages of independence an interim border agreement will be needed. If Scotland were to join the EU a border will be required, but it may be electronic rather than physical. Upon joining the EU, trade would be more difficult with rUK, but easier with the rest of Europe.
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.
Independent Scotland’s Smart Borders
Author / Creator: W J Austin
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published: 2020
A Customs officer at an immobile Customs Station, in an open-borders 21st Century European community, has very little impact and demonstrates how Unionists miss the point, whilst further; successfully confusing our electorate by claiming “hard borders” are a show-stopper when in fact they are very largely irrelevant.
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.
An Independent Scotland’s borders and Customs: Principles and Approaches
Author / Creator: Bill Austin
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published: 2018
Independent Scotland's Borders and Customs.
Customs revenue is the key issue of borders, not immigration and movement of people.