When was Scottish independence referendum?
September 18, 2014
2014 Scottish independence referendum/Start dates
Can I use English money in Scotland?
Can I use English Money in Scotland? Our Scottish currency is the British Pound (GBP) and all notes that say “Pound Sterling” are accepted. Both Scottish and English notes are widely used in Scotland. We use the same coins in Scotland and England, so they are fine too.
Does Scotland have a different passport?
It was a decision of the UK Government to use the same coloured passports as every other EU country. Upon independence, Scottish citizenship would automatically be available to every Scottish resident with a UK passport, and to everyone born in Scotland who resides elsewhere.
When was the last time Scotland held an independence referendum?
For the independence referendum that took place in September 2014, see 2014 Scottish independence referendum. The Scottish Government has proposed holding a second referendum on Scottish independence (commonly shortened to indyref2) from the United Kingdom (UK).
Does Scottish independence endanger Scotland’s EU membership?
One of the reasons cited by those opposed to Scottish independence was that it would endanger Scotland being part of the European Union (EU). Following the Conservative victory in the May 2015 UK general election, a referendum on UK membership of the EU legislated for.
Will there be a second Scottish referendum in 2016?
The elections to the Scottish Parliament took place on 5 May 2016, seven weeks before the holding of the EU Referendum. In their manifesto for the 2016 Scottish elections, the SNP stipulated conditions under which they would seek a second independence referendum:
Is Scotland now in favour of Independence?
A series of opinion polls suggesting that a majority of people in Scotland were now in favour of independence rattled unionists ahead of the Scottish Parliament election in May – although some more recent polls have suggested that support for remaining in the UK could have edged narrowly ahead again. Is there going to be another referendum?