Alex Salmond Reveals The White Paper For An Independent Scotland

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond (L) and Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon present the White Paper for Scottish independance at the Science Museum Glasgow on November 26, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The 670 page document details plans for an independent Scotland, covering proposals for currency, EU membership and defense amongst other topics. The paper, entitled 'Scotland's future: Your guide to an independent Scotland' is launched ahead of the referendum for independence, which will take place on 18 September, 2014, and may see Scotland splitting from the rest of the United Kingdom. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)