Building a New Scotland

Detailed analysis of the UK’s performance across a range of economic and social indicators relative to that of ten European countries.

Sets out the Scottish Government’s view that people who live in Scotland have the right to choose how they should be governed.

Sets out the Scottish Government’s proposals for the economy of an independent Scotland.

Sets out proposals for a written constitution that puts democracy, rights and equality at the heart of everything we do as an independent country.

Sets out the Scottish Government’s proposals for citizenship in an independent Scotland.

Sets out the Scottish Government's vision for a humane and principled migration policy after independence.

Sets out benefits of EU membership and the contribution Scotland can bring as a new member state.

Sets out the opportunities that independence would provide for Scotland’s marine sector.

Sets out a new approach to social security, creating a fairer more equal Scotland.

Sets out how the powers of independence would protect and enhance our access to culture.

Sets out the Scottish Government’s vision for an independent Scotland in the world.

Paper sets out the Scottish Government's vision for education and lifelong learning in an independent Scotland.