Over these next two years the Yes Campaign will provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about becoming independent. You can visit this page to get some of the basic facts about Scotland and our potential as an independent nation. We'll address the key questions with regular updates, looking at issues ranging from the economy to Scotland's place in the world.
Offshore renewables - Scotland's second energy windfall?
Scotland is blessed with 25% of the EU's offshore wind and tidal energy potential and this can translate into jobs and investment in the years ahead. Offshore wind alone could bring an estimated £30 billion of inward investment into Scotland and could support up to 28,000 directly related jobs and a further 20,000 indirect jobs in Scotland by 2020.
Read moreWhat about oil & gas?
In May 2012 the UK government announced that 224 applications were handed out in the latest licensing round for oil and gas, the highest since licensing began in 1964 and 37 more than the previous high. In January 2012, Wood MacKenzie published a report showing that in 2011 capital investment in the UK oil industry was £7.5 billion, the highest ever, with these high levels of investment continuing for the next few years. What this tells us, is that there are many more years of oil & gas production - and revenues - left in Scottish waters.
Read moreWhat about a future financial crisis?
Today, we are going through a once-in-a-lifetime financial crisis across the globe. By learning the lessons, we can ensure Scotland has a more secure future.
Read moreWhat about our schools, hospitals and other services?
Scotland already runs many of the most important public services independently.
Read moreWhat are the benefits for the economy and jobs?
As an independent country we can take forward policies designed for Scotland. We can work to make our economy more competitive and to attract more businesses to Scotland, helping us create more jobs.
Read moreWhat currency would we use?
The Scottish Government's proposal is that an independent Scotland will continue to use the pound sterling, just as we do today. The pound is what is known as a fully tradeable currency, which means there are no barriers to Scotland using it.
Read moreHow will an independent Scotland be governed?
When we become an independent country we will have a parliament and government just as we do now. It will take all the decisions for Scotland with MSPs elected, as today, by proportional representation.
Read moreWhat about the costs of becoming independent?
On day one, an independent Scotland will look pretty much as it does today. Becoming independent is just the starting point.
Read moreIs Scotland too small to be independent?
When the United Nations was formed there were just over 50 independent countries in the world. Today, that figure has risen to almost 200.
Read moreWhy be independent?
Being independent is based on a simple truth. It is fundamentally better for all of us if decisions about Scotland’s future are taken by the people who care most about Scotland - that is by the people of Scotland.
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