Scotland might separate from Uk by 2014

Scotland has already its own pound banknotes printed by the Bank of Scotland. I suppose that with oil, distilleries, breweries and tourism -- haunted castles, Loch Ness and a wonderful nature -- they can separate without difficulties from UK. In fact Scotland is rich and underpopulated compared to England, and England would have serious problems without Scotland ; it is why the UK Prime Minister is offering more autonomy to Scotland if they choose to reject independence in 2014 -- there is already a Scottish Parliament deciding in domains like education, health and justice --.

They probably don't have the answers to these questions either yet so haven't seperated yet. If they think strongly enough that they need to seperate then they are thinking about these things. It may be an advantage for the UK to lose Scotland. It hasn't happened yet so I would wait and see what happens.

I have heard this too. But then I have been hearing itfor years. When they feel they can support themselves they will seperate. I don't if they are really strong enough to be on their own are not. I don't know why it would be any disadvantage for the UK. I guess we will see.

Sorry for the late reply, but I am just up to speed in the moment. It is a serious and complicated matter. I have been a fan of European history and UK history with a little Scottish background. But I also know to acknowledge Wales and NI. I don't know how much it will count. In my humble and outsider opinion, both nations have a long history against each other. I think even preceded the conflict between Catholics and Muslims. It is only when they were united (whether forcibly or not, depending on which you read or believe), they do make a great force in the world (read the British Empire) but I guess that they retain their own national identity even after 300 or so years. It's like a business deal, hardly personal. But in a sense, the UK in itself is a diverse and probably united when it suits it (again the British empire). As opposing countries over long years but of the same DNA stock, its difficult to erase their long history and conflicts. There are people (I mean all the nationalities) who claim to both their nationality and British or will be angry if they are associated with the second 'identity'. I think it also kinda applies to our country because we do practice regionalism, whether we admit it or not. Whether or not Scotland will separate is a matter of choice. However, I have been reading something that if you are pro-this, then you are anti-this. Some really want to set up camps. No neutrality and some who are of mixed descent might be the swingers but confused. Their reasons are very varied for economics, to nationalities, to politics and all that mix. Also there is too much unconfirmed detail. People in forums are volleying arguments, statistics, numbers one after another. I'm not saying that they are true or false but it's easy to get lost within good discussion and petty fighting. It's good to know that people can research these things and debate over them but the real debate isn't really happening soon. Anyway, one thing that you cannot dismiss from this is politics. Whichever camp you belong is is your choice. Just in like in our country.