SCOTLAND (Alba), Scottish Independence, Freedom, Democracy for Scotland. Welcome to the Scottish Independence Guide.
A second half wonder strike from James McFadden sealed a shock 1-0 victory for Scotland's football team over Euro 2008 group B rivals France in Paris on Wednesday 12th September. McFadden's 64th minute goal followed a long kick-out from keeper Craig Gordon, the Scotland striker taking two touches before unleashing a 25-yard drive which Mickael Landreau could only palm into the top corner of his net. Also: Dario Franchitti wins Indycar championships. See our new sports page.
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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 Independence First's latest demo and how Scotland will have huge economic growth with independence according to an independent economic think tank.
* 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
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 (including membership of the UN), 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') however the current administration lacks any ambition and all the crucial economic levers and important powers remain in the London based Westminster Parliament.
Most importantly independence would mean freedom for the Scottish people to choose our own Government and our own destiny as a fully independent state.
Updates: SNP PUBLISH SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE REFERENDUM WHITE PAPER
Wendy Alexander elected new Labour leader See news page
We have updated our MP3 jukebox on the music page. We have some new contributions on our letters page Thanks to everyone who has written to us.