Frequently Asked Questions

How easily could an independent Scotland set up its own currency?

  Currency is a topic often debated when considering Scottish independence. This article does not discuss what currency option would…
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Are smaller independent nations economically disadvantaged

Does the UK’s size help Scotland’s economy?  A key argument against independence is that the size of the UK domestic…
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Why leave one union (UK) to join another (EU)?

Several people have requested the answer to the question “why would Scotland leave one union, the UK, to join another,…
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Would an independent Scotland be in the EU?

  It is probably not surprising that during Brexit week that the most frequently asked questions on the site relates…
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Does independence put our pensions at risk? 

Many people ask and it’s not unreasonable to do so, will their pensions be a risk in the case of…
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Would leaving the UK harm Scotland’s international goods exports?

Many people are concerned about how Scotland would ensure export success outside of the UK. We say the question should…
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Would an independent Scotland have to use the Euro?

  It’s a regular question and relates to EU rules that are largely misunderstood, whether an independent Scotland would have…
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Would I still have free access to the Scottish NHS after independence?

Many people ask whether they would still have free access to the Scottish NHS if Scotland were to become independent.…
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Could Scotland’s natural wealth make an independent Scotland more prosperous?

Many people are unsure about Scotland’s natural wealth and they ask whether it could actually support the economy of an…
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