The Rise of the Haggis Republic

Since the election and the success of the SNP, reports about Scottish independence seem to be everywhere. Just this week, the Guardian's G2 section ran a fifteen page special on the story. The Spectator chimed in as well, but in reality, an independent Scotland would have little impact on Great Britain other than a bit of a revision in the title. Rest assured, before Scotland leaves, concessions over North Sea oil, defence and other provisions would be hammered out in such a fashion that little would really change for Britain. If the Scots want to go, let them. Ultimately, it will be just one less thing Westminster needs to worry about.