This page has been left for legacy purposes, for it's former territories have been integrated into the United Kingdom of Great Britain after "The Ruin".
The Republic of Scotland was a country in the British Isles. It bordered the Kingdom of England to the south, the North Sea to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The country was an independent republic led by President Robert McIntyre, leader of the Scottish National Party. However, due to a fear of their neutrality being threatened, the president had not called an election for his successor.
Scotland was created from now-defunct lore concerning Operation Sealion; previous lore stated that American and Commonwealth forces managed to stall the German offensive in North England, leading to a peace treaty creating an independent Welsh and Scottish state as neutral buffers. This has since been revised as it is unlikely the Germans would even tolerate the existence of the Faroe Islands in the OFN Sphere so close to their mainland.
The most prominent threat to Scotland came not from invasion, but from internal politics, with four factions contesting for power.
In the v.1.5.0 "The Ruin" update, as part of a rework of British content, Scotland was removed and its territory was given to the UK, the justification being both that Germany would not tolerate a nation like Scotland on the border with the Pakt, as well as the fact that the SNP did not begin to pick up traction in real life until the 60s and 70s with various oil spikes in the middle east. However, they are still playable if one has the Old British content toggle on.
Politics
Scotland was led by the Scottish National Party under President Robert McIntyre. It started out as liberal democratic.
National spirits
| English Refugees |
As Great Britain tried to hold off the might of the Wehrmacht, uncountable masses fled northwards, out of range of roving German bombers and tanks. Though many thought this was temporary and expected to return to their homes, they could not have foreseen the impending defeat of the British Army and the creation of the Republic of Scotland, separating many families and leaving many English on the wrong (or right, depending on who you ask) side of the border. While many have returned in the ensuing years following the slight stabilization of the political situation in England, many more still remain. Their existence presents a social and political conundrum to the Scottish Government, and the SNP's stance of ignoring the issue till now hasn't helped matters. Moreover, with every passing year, scoundrels, fugitives, and rebels on the run and more cross the border in an attempt to reach the closest place on earth where human dignity and freedom is respected. Many English are not supporters of an independent Scotland, with most hoping for a return of the United Kingdom. This lack of loyalty to our nation could cause certain... ramifications, if the situation were to change in England. |
| The Light in the North |
Scotland received its long desired and hard earned independence with the British collapse in the Second World War. With the English straining under the German yoke and the Welsh dominated by a corrupt political machine, our people are the select few that can proudly say they truly are in charge of their own density. As such, our people are not only proud of our nation's very existence, but are also extremely proud as its status as the lone beacon of functioning democracy. This loneliness, however, also leaves this democracy vulnerable to attacks from within and without... |
| Itchy Trigger | If the situation were to spiral out of control, Scotland could go down a dark path.
The British heritage of the Armed Forces of Scotland is readily apparent at first glance. Tormented by the memories of defeat at the hands of the Hun, the Armed Forces are paranoid and fearful of a German invasion. This attitude, encouraged and abetted by Field Marshal Douglas Wimberley, while useful for the defense of the nation, sometimes results in... greatly regrettable incidents. While some might claim that the Armed Forces are in dire need of reform, there is no doubt in the mind of any patriot that the Armed Forces are ready and able to defend Scotland at a moment's notice. While Scotland's independence may have been born in the fires of a German invasion, the Armed Forces will ensure that the freedom of Scotland will never be destroyed by another. |
Political parties
| Name | Ideology | Leader | Starting popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party | Liberal Democracy | Robert McIntyre | 55% |
| Independent Labour Party | Social Democracy | William Wolfe | 35% |
| Unionist Party | Conservative Democracy | Priscilla Buchan | 10% |
