Scottish nationalism

Scottish nationalism is a variety of nationalism surrounding the Scottish people and Scottish identity. Used as a term, it may refer to:

Political

Nationalism, as a political ideology in Scotland, has often supported greater national autonomy for Scotland as part of the United Kingdom, or the recreation of Scotland as a sovereign state again. In this context, Scottish nationalism may refer to:

• Scottish independence – the advocacy of Scotland becoming a sovereign state again.
  • The Scottish National Party – the main political party which supports Scottish independence
• Scottish home rule – a movement, particularly notable before the creation of the devolved Scottish Parliament in 1999, to give Scotland greater autonomy within the United Kingdom or the British Empire.

Cultural

• Scottish national identity
• Scottish folk revival