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Scottish independence referendum 2020- to be or not to be?
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Scottish independence referendum 2020- to be or not to be?

Scotland is often considered to be Britain's Catalonia. They want independence, but, as so often in life, the British will just not let them go. Many, including Nicola Sturgeon have called for a second Scottish independence referendum, but will it pass or not? If so, how will it play out? History of Scotland Edinburgh Castle is the most famous symbol of Scottish independence. Photo courtesy Stuart Caie via Flickr As with Catalonia (and many other regions of the globe), Scotland has a rich history. This is a history free from oppression, which some see Scotland is currently under as part of the commonwealth. Scotland was settled by the Picts and the Scots to begin with (who migrated from modern-day Northern Ireland). There, they fought often with the Romans in an attempt to ke...