Frequently Asked Questions - When will Scotland begin negotiations to join the EU?

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Following a vote for independence in the 2014 referendum, the Scottish Government will immediately enter into negotiations with Westminster and EU member states to ensure that an independent Scotland achieves a smooth and timely transition to independent membership of the European Union.

Source: Scotland's Future, Scottish Government, November 2013.