Résumé:
This dissertation titled “Prospects of Scottish Independence in the Aftermath of Brexit”,
aims to examine the Scottish struggle for independence; after more than three centuries of
alliance with Britain. Also it traces back the main stages through which the Scottish arrived at
holding the Independence Referendum in the 18th of September, 2014. This work emphasizes
the major reactions of the Anglo-Scottish union. Additionally, the current work sheds light on
the main motives behind this desire for independence, and it provides the main arguments that
support it. Notably this paper gives an overview about Brexit and its implications on the
United Kingdom. In this context, it focuses on Brexit as a motive for Scotland to continue its
march on the independence path mainly, the opportunity of holding a second referendum. It
also examines Scotland’s future after the formal completion of the Berxit procedures with the
EU.
