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Ten things to tell your friends and family
Here are ten things you should tell your friends and family about an independent Scotland Being independent means that the people of Scotland will be in charge of Scotland’s future. Together, we care...
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Can Scotland afford to be independent?
You may have heard the claim that spending in Scotland is much higher than elsewhere in the UK. What is less well known is that the tax revenues generated by Scotland are much higher too.Scotland has...
View ArticleWhy be independent?
Being independent is based on a simple truth. It is fundamentally better for all of us if decisions about Scotland’s future are taken by the people who care most about Scotland - that is by the people...
View ArticleIs Scotland too small to be independent?
When the United Nations was formed there were just over 50 independent countries in the world. Today, that figure has risen to almost 200. Scotland’s population places us at exactly the mid-point among...
View ArticleWhat about the costs of becoming independent?
On day one, an independent Scotland will look pretty much as it does today. Becoming independent is just the starting point.There will be new government departments based in Scotland. We will have our...
View ArticleHow will an independent Scotland be governed?
When we become an independent country we will have a parliament and government just as we do now. It will take all the decisions for Scotland with MSPs elected, as today, by proportional...
View ArticleWhat currency would we use?
The Scottish Government's proposal is that an independent Scotland will continue to use the pound sterling, just as we do today. The pound is what is known as a fully tradeable currency, which means...
View ArticleWhat are the benefits for the economy and jobs?
As an independent country we can take forward policies designed for Scotland. We can work to make our economy more competitive and to attract more businesses to Scotland, helping us create more...
View ArticleWhat about our schools, hospitals and other services?
Scotland already runs many of the most important public services independently. These include the NHS, our schools, universities and colleges, local government and our police, courts and legal system....
View ArticleWhat about a future financial crisis?
Today, we are going through a once-in-a-lifetime financial crisis across the globe. By learning the lessons, we can ensure Scotland has a more secure future.Countries like Norway, which saved some of...
View ArticleWhat about oil & gas?
In May 2012 the UK government announced that 224 applications were handed out in the latest licensing round for oil and gas, the highest since licensing began in 1964 and 37 more than the previous...
View ArticleOffshore renewables - Scotland's second energy windfall?
Scotland is blessed with 25% of the EU's offshore wind and tidal energy potential and this can translate into jobs and investment in the years ahead. Offshore wind alone could bring an estimated £30...
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