Scottish Independence - It's about Democracy

The Scottish Independence Guide (SIG) www.scottishindependence.com is a complete and comprehensive guide to Scottish politics and the ongoing campaign for self determination for Scotland (Alba). It also includes general information about Scotland, Scottish culture and Scottish Politics. On this site you will find:

* Up to Date Scottish News Read about how Labour have tied themselves in knots over support for a referendum on independence and the SNP's national conversation on independence which now includes many Scottish businesses, the STUC and the Church of Scotland.

Independence for Scotland would mean the restoration of the complete powers that the UK Government currently holds over the Scottish people. These include defence, taxation, broadcasting, foreign affairs, Immigration and Asylum, Social Security and Benefits, Pensions, and many others. Some powers (over health, education and local Government amongst others) have already been devolved to the Scottish Parliament (after a very long campaign for 'Home Rule') which is now run by the SNP as a minority Government however many crucial powers are still held by Westminster and the parliament has to exist within a financial settlement dictated by the British Government. Most importantly independence would mean freedom for the Scottish people to choose our own destiny as a fully independent state with independent representation in Europe and the United Nations.

Other information on the Scottish Independence Guide:

* Videos about Scottish independence

* A complete guide to Scottish politics and Scottish political parties (including the unionist parties)

* An in depth guide to Scottish history with individual pages on various historical figures

* An overview of Scottish culture, specifically poetry, music, books, films and comics

* Full listings of Scottish Bloggers and pro independence forums (our own forum is here)

* Details of other local independence movements

* A full listing of Scottish newspapers and an overview of the 'Scottish' (unionist controlled) media

Listen to Scottish Music here.

Breaking up Britain - Four Nations after a Union

Major new book about Scots, Welsh and English independence. Read sample chapters here including a brilliant round up of the cultural arguments for Scots independence by Kevin Williamson.

The Scottish Independence Guide  www.scottishindependence.com

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