Scotland could never survive on it's own. If we were given independence it would mean Scotland becoming a third world country within 10 years.
There is no industry anymore (Thanks Maggie) and all the oil rights belong to foreign companies. Tourism is a huge industry yes but that is mainly for 3-4 months of the year.
Farming is highly subsidised from the UK government so that would also suffer.
The idea for a Scotsman is a dream come true but the reality is something unachievable in the present climate.
I left Scotland 15 years ago as I was going nowhere apart from probably a prison cell or worse. Friends that are still there are going nowhere as there are very few opportunities.
The Scotland we were brought up to believe in no longer exists.
The really sad part is that it is so much cheaper to live in Scotland than this area (or is that just the Scotsman in me? LOL)
Alba De Brah!
