Prospects of Scottish Independence in the Aftermath of Brexit

Abstract

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.