There is no real single entity that can be identified as a singular "Scottish Separatist Movement", but rather there are smaller groups that could be brought together under this one. banner of separatism. In fact, these groups could be poised for victory this year, as Scotland prepares for its most important referendum in its history – asking the simple yet powerful question: “Should Scotland- be an independent country? "But before that day arrives, we should consider why Scotland should consider this as a viable replacement for governance within the UK. What influence did this idea of ​​separation from the United Kingdom have? What gave birth to this movement? Are their ideals democratic? How can Scotland survive without the UK and its benefits? As we are immersed in very current news, a lot will change over time, but that doesn't stop us from digging deeper into what's driving this movement. However, to understand this ticking, we must understand the country itself. . Scotland had its beginnings as an independent nation, from its founding in the early Middle Ages. However, there was constant unrest over the years, as there were two wars of independence (from 1296 to 1306 and 1332 to 1357, respectively), leading to 1707, when the Treaty of Union was passed (which allowed the kingdoms of Scotland and England to unionize). At that time, the merger between the Scots and the English was considered hostile, but it later developed into a powerful partnership that was unlike anything that had ever been experienced before at that time. Scotland, however, was still not very convinced that this was a necessary step, as ratification of the Treaty was...... middle of paper ......K." Better Together. Np, nd Web. April 17, 2014. Shapiro, Ari “Will Scotland Become Independent? NPR. NPR, March 5, 2014. Web. 17 April 2014. "Opinion poll for the Scottish independence referendum, 2014." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, April 16, 2014. Web. April 17, 2014. .Scotland. Scotland's Future: Your Guide to an Independent Scotland. ScotReferendum, nd Web. April 17, 2014. .Scotland. SNP vote: Manifesto 2011. April 17. 2014. .