Scottish Independence Movement
See also: Scottish independence referendum, 2014Scottish independence (Scots: Scots unthirldom, Scottish Gaelic: Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba) is a political aim of some political parties, advocacy groups, and individuals in Scotland (which is a country of the United Kingdom), for the country to become an independent sovereign state once again.
A national referendum is to be held to decide whether or not Scotland is to become an independent country. The Scottish independence referendum, 2014 is scheduled for September 18, 2014.
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