Although the British government in London has governing power over Scotland, there has been a separate Scottish parliament in Edinburgh since 1999. The most noticeable reminder of this separation for me is the different bank notes. When I first changed money, I received the Bank of England notes. These are accepted in Scotland, but I always get change in the Scottish bank notes.
Next year, there is a referendum on the ballot for Scotland to become completely independent from the UK. The general consensus is that no one knows what will happen. I haven’t talked to anyone who is fervently for or against independence. Generally the feeling is that they don’t have enough information to make a decision either way.
Next year, there is a referendum on the ballot for Scotland to become completely independent from the UK. The general consensus is that no one knows what will happen. I haven’t talked to anyone who is fervently for or against independence. Generally the feeling is that they don’t have enough information to make a decision either way.
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| Bank of England Note |
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Notes from two different Scottish banks
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