Scotland Independence will be settled by a referendum vote on 18 September 2014. One of the major issues, among many, will be currency of an independent Scotland. Scottish ₤ banknotes currently in circulation are not technically legal tender and are essentially a local currency, although they are widely used and considered valid. They are also accepted in England and Wales.
The pro's and con's of Scottish independence is being hotly debated throughout the UK. My opinion is that it will not come down to a financial decision but rather one based on the Scottish people's desire to have an independent identity after more than 300 years. In 1707 the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England merged into Kingdom of Great Britain.
I've been to Scotland a few times and have had the pleasure of working with many Scottish engineers over the years. I think it is a "coin toss" but I'm guessing they will approve independence with QE II as HOS and Alex Salmond as PM.
The pro's and con's of Scottish independence is being hotly debated throughout the UK. My opinion is that it will not come down to a financial decision but rather one based on the Scottish people's desire to have an independent identity after more than 300 years. In 1707 the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England merged into Kingdom of Great Britain.
I've been to Scotland a few times and have had the pleasure of working with many Scottish engineers over the years. I think it is a "coin toss" but I'm guessing they will approve independence with QE II as HOS and Alex Salmond as PM.
