Scottish independence reports: General
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Choosing Scotland's Future: A National Conversation: Independence and Responsibility in the Modern World, external (Scottish government) (13 August 2007) - The newly-elected Scottish government launched its plan for a referendum and independence, billing it "a national conversation".
Where stands the Union now? Lessons from the 2007 Scottish Parliament election, external (Institute for Public Policy Research) (25 Feb 2008) - The think tank said that, despite the SNP's success in the 2007 Scottish election, there was no evidence that support for independence had increased.
Your Scotland, Your Voice: A National Conversation, external (Scottish government) (November 30 2009) - The Scottish government said the result of its "national conversation" consultation made it clear people felt devolution did not meet the nation's ambitions, and set out an ambition to bring forward a referendum bill in 2010.
Scotland's constitutional future: Responses to the consultation, external (UK government) (17 May 2012) - The UK government's consultation on Scotland's constitutional future said there was clear feeling that there should be a single, clear question in the referendum, reviewed by the Electoral Commission, and steps should be taken to ensure the vote itself was legal.
Scotland's Future: from the Referendum to Independence and a Written Constitution, external (Scottish government) (5 February 2013) - The Scottish government set out plans for a written constitution, embodying the values of the nation and set out plans for an "independence day" in March 2016, in the event of a "Yes" vote.
Scotland and the United Kingdom, external (The Royal Society of Edinburgh) (11 February 2012) -The Royal Society of Edinburgh said that while it could be argued Westminster viewed devolution as an event rather than a process, the independence debate had shown arguments over identity had a continuing salience.
Devolution and the implications of Scottish independence, external (UK government) (12 February 2013) - The UK government analysis paper made the case that Scotland's current constitutional set-up - a devolved parliament as part of the UK - offered people the best of both worlds.
The Referendum on Separation for Scotland: Written Evidence, external (Westminster Scottish affairs committee) (12 February 2013) -Westminster's Scottish affairs committee published a list of responses to its consultation on the nation's future.
Future Scotland: Discussions and Priorities, external (Scottish Council for Development and Industry) (28 May 2013) - The organisation said there was an appetite among its members for more economic information on the debate, but raised concern over the possibility of a blizzard of confusing and contradictory arguments due to a lack of agreed evidence.
Scotland analysis: science and research, external (UK government) (11 November 2013) -The UK government said Scotland, as part of the UK, has a thriving research base ranked second only to the US - a situation which could not be guaranteed under independence.
Scotland's Future: Your Guide to an Independent Scotland, external (Scottish government) (26 November 2013) - The Scottish government published its independence blueprint, in the form of a 670-page White Paper.
Imagining Scotland's Future, external (Church of Scotland) (26 February 2014) - The Kirk said the independence debate needs to go beyond issues like how much better off Scots will be financially.
Emigration and Immigration options, external (Options for Scotland) (March 2013) - The pro-independence think tank said a post-"Yes" Scotland must provide financial incentives to discourage young Scots from emigrating and taking their children abroad.
The potential implications of independence for businesses in Scotland, external (Weir Group and Oxford Economics) (3 April 2014) - The Glasgow-based engineering firm, which has 15,000 staff working in the minerals, oil and gas, and power sectors in more than 70 countries, said Scottish independence carried "substantial risk" and that the "quality of life of millions of people" was at stake.
Scottish independence referendum factsheets, external (UK government) (26 March 2014) - The UK government published a series of information packs highlighting what it described as the benefits of Scotland remaining in the UK.
Scotland analysis: Fiscal policy and sustainability, external (UK government) (28 May 2014) - The Treasury said Scotland would benefit from staying in the Union by £1,400 per person, per year under a "UK dividend".
Outlook for Scotland's public finances and the opportunities of independence, external (Scottish government) (28 May 2014) - Scottish ministers said, under independence, everyone in Scotland would be £1,000 better off a year.