Republic of Scotland

The **Republic of Scotland** (**Poblachd na h-Alba**) is a republic located in the British Isles. The one nation it borders is the Kingdom of England on its southern border. Across the Irish Channel are the Republic of Ireland and the Republic of Northern Ireland. Although Scotland doesn't border many nations, it's within the proximity of RK Norwegen-Dänemark and the United States of America.

### Head of State

Vice President Wilhelmina Allison Campbell

### Currency

Pound Scots

Scotland is one of the nations that formed out of a crumbling United Kingdom. On the British Isles, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England were the states that now existed where the United Kingdom once thrived. Scotland is located in the northern part of Britain.

Scotland is currently non-aligned. However, the nation is leaning towards potential Stahlachse membership due to tense relations with the TDO. Germany sends economic support to Scotland, but soon the economy will crash, and Scotland may suffer from this.

## History

### Second World War

Scotland's involvement in the Second World War was minimal. Other than fighting off small air raids during the Battle for Britain, Scotland was basically out of direct range from Germany. Nationalism began to grow in the region, though not too much at the time. However, with the British collapse after this war, Scotland was becoming much more isolated. Nonetheless, they hadn't suffered much from this conflict.

### Scottish Declaration of Independence

By 1946, Scotland had realized that they'd need to separate from the United Kingdom. The empire was falling, and it was a matter of time before Scotland would fall into an anarchy. Instead of letting this happen, Scotland would begin rallying the people of Scotland, particularly the Nationalists, who would begin to protest in the cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen. Continuing, Scottish protesters would hold up their flag; the flag is blue with a white saltire. Eventually, John MacDonald MacCormick, a Scottish nationalist, would begin drafting a document that would change Scotland's future forever.

On January 2, 1947, MacCormick would officially sign and send the Scottish Declaration of Independence to the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland, a culturally related nation, would do the same as well with the Northern Irish Declaration of Freedom. By January 4, the United Kingdom would officially recognize the independence of both nations. On January 5, the United Kingdom would officially dissolve the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and restore the Kingdom of England's full sovereignty. However, Wales has begun to call for more representation, which is backed by the Scottish nation. Scotland would set up the capital in Edinburgh, and relations with the Stahlachse would begin.

### Post-War Period

After gaining independence, Scotland would begin industrializing. Attempting to maintain a steady economy within the midst of a collapsing German economy has been difficult for Scotland, but they have been successful. However, with a German economic crash expected, Scotland may deal with severe economic difficulties, and may be forced to gain support from the United States. Nonetheless, Scotland is prosperous at the moment, and can potentially join the Stahlachse as an observer or full member state.