Scotland’s independence was ”pretty certain” as it could declare itself independent without a referendum in the future said the Scottish First Minister.
Alex Salmond, who is due to stand down, suggested that there were other routes to independence. If Scottish Parliament was given more power a point would be reached where “you have a situation where you’re independent in all but name. Then Presumably, you declare yourself to be independent. Many countries have proceeded through that route," he said.
#### The first Minister added that the demographics would see a rise in support for independence over the coming years, reports the Independent.
“I mean when you have a situation where the majority of a country up to the age of 55 is already voting for independence then I think the writing’s on the wall for Westminster. I think the destination is pretty certain, we are only now debating a timescale and the method,” said Salmond.
Alex Salmond, who is due to stand down, suggested that there were other routes to independence. If Scottish Parliament was given more power a point would be reached where “you have a situation where you’re independent in all but name. Then Presumably, you declare yourself to be independent. Many countries have proceeded through that route," he said.
#### The first Minister added that the demographics would see a rise in support for independence over the coming years, reports the Independent.
“I mean when you have a situation where the majority of a country up to the age of 55 is already voting for independence then I think the writing’s on the wall for Westminster. I think the destination is pretty certain, we are only now debating a timescale and the method,” said Salmond.