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Reality check: Scottish independence

Guardian reporters investigate the questions dominating the debate about Scottish independence
  • Aberdeen oil support vessels

    How much North Sea oil revenue can an independent Scotland extract?

  • Natalie Gumede and Artem Chigvintsev performing on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in December 2013.

    Could an independent Scotland keep the BBC?

  • The Cheviot Hills straddling the Scottish-English border.

    Will I need a passport to enter and leave an independent Scotland?

    If voters in Scotland say yes to independence in September’s referendum, will there be free movement across the border between Scotland and England?
  • British Navy personnel stand atop the Trident nuclear submarine, HMS Victorious, on patrol off the west coast of Scotland in April 2013.

    Scottish independence: how would Scotland defend itself?

    If the yes vote wins in September’s referendum, what is the future for Scotland’s defence bases – and what happens to Trident?
  • A yes campaign volunteer displays a campaign leaflet in the runup to the vote on 18 September

    Can Scotland be independent and keep sterling?

    If the yes vote wins on 18 September, what currency will an independent Scotland use?
  • The Scottish parliament building in Edinburgh.

    Scottish independence: which issues have led the Twitter debate in 2014?

    Researchers at Glasgow university have taken a look at which topics have been the most prominent over time in the ongoing #indyref hashtag battle
  • An offshore oil exploration rig in the Scottish sector of the North Sea

    Who would get the oil revenues if Scotland became independent?

  • Edinburgh skyline

    Scottish independence: what else should we investigate?

  • Members of B company of the Black Watch in Afghanistan prepare for Operation Panther's Claw

    How would an independent Scotland defend itself?

    This week we are working with readers to tackle five of the key questions about Scottish independence. Read previous posts here. Today Severin Carrell looks at the defence issue.

  • Alex Salmond Retains His Post As First Minister And Creates Scotland's First Majority Government

    Would an independent Scotland be forced to join the euro?

    Claims that Scotland would be forced to join the euro are likely to become central to a "no" campaign against independence. But is it true? Polly Curtis, with your help, finds out.

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    How British are the British? What the data says about our national identities

    English, Welsh, Scottish or British? We look at 14 years of polling data to see how the United Kingdom's citizens define themselves

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