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What would happen to Scotland if we became independent? Read the myths, and realities, of the Scottish independence debate.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Experts warn that a currency union between an independent Scotland and the rest of the UK would be impossible.
Who can vote? What's the question? Why is this happening now?
Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael took part in a Twitter chat to answer questions on the Scottish independence referendum.
This paper looks at the UK鈥檚 approach to defence and the potential consequences of Scottish independence.
The first factsheet in a series, providing information on the benefits of staying in the United Kingdom.
The final factsheet in a series, providing information about jobs and pensions issues in relation to the Scottish referendum.
The second factsheet in a series, providing information about money and economic issues in relation to the Scottish independence referendum.
The fifteenth and final paper in the Scotland analysis programme.
How the UK government made the positive case for Scotland to remain in the UK.
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