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Scottish independence (Scottish Gaelic: Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba; Scots: Scots unthirldom) [1] is the idea of Scotland regaining its independence and once again becoming a sovereign state, independent from the United Kingdom. The term Scottish independence refers to the political movement that is campaigning to bring it about. [2] [3] [4] [5]
The independence movement consists of many factions with varying political views. The SNP wants Scotland to keep the monarchy (see personal union) and become an independent Commonwealth realm, similar to Canada or Australia. Others—such as the SSP and Solidarity—want Scotland to become an independent republic.
Scotland held an independence referendum on 18 September 2014 This is a list of currently active separatist movements in Europe . Separatism often refers to full political secession , [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] though separatist movements may seek nothing more than greater autonomy or to be recognised as a national minority .
The comments come as a sixth poll in a row showed majority support for independence. SNP must explain to Scots why they want independence, says Black Skip to main content
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The Wars of Scottish Independence were a series of military campaigns fought between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England in the late 13th and 14th centuries. The First War (1296–1328) began with the English invasion of Scotland in 1296 and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Edinburgh–Northampton in 1328.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled plans to hold a second vote on independence in October 2023.
Results by council area of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. The referendum on Scottish independence held on 18 September 2014 saw Scotland vote to remain part of the United Kingdom (UK), with 55% voting against the proposal for Scotland to become an independent country and 45% voting in favour.