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Yes it does, but it's not an independent country. It has full autonomy over all of it's internal affairs EXCLUDING social security, which is still controlled by Westminster. It also has no power over foreign affairs or defence, and The Queen remains it's Head of State- it can control nearly all of it's own internal matters, but is still part of the UK.
The Scottish National Party, which is the dominant party in the Scottish Parliament, plans to hold a referendum on full independence in 2014, but all current opinion polls suggest that a majority of Scots would vote against this.
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Scotland has its own government but why can't you get a Scottish passport?
Yes, Scotland has its own government, but it is a devolved government, meaning that Scotland is still joined to the United Kingdom. As this is the case, when it comes to issues like Passports people in Scotland still have to us a British passport. Until Scotland gets Independence, this will continue to be the case. Once Scotland becomes independent, Scottish citizens will then be able to apply for Scottish passports as Scotland will then be sovereign and, like other independent nations, have its own embassies abroad.
Is David Cameron leader of England Scotland and Wales?
David Cameron, or any UK Prime Minister, is the head of government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, Scotland has its own government and Wales and Northern Ireland have their own assemblies. So those constituent countries have their own "leaders" while England has no devolved government.
Does Scotland have a municipal government?
Scotland has its own elected Parliament in Edinburgh which can legislate on most things except monetary, foreign and military policy.
Scottish government in 1900?
Scotland didn't have its own government in 1900. All legislature was passed in the Westminster (London) parliament.
Is The Prime Minister of England Gordon Brown in charge of Scotland as well?
Gordon Brown is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. England does not have a Prime Minister nor its own government. Scotland has its own government and it is led by the First Minister Alex Salmond.
Does Scotland have a presidential form of government or a parliamentary form of government?
Scotland has a Parliamentary form of Government, as does the rest of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Although there is a Parliament based at Westminster (London) that covers the whole of the UK, Scotland has its' own Parliament with devolved powers (i.e. it carries sole responsibilty for a large amount of the government of Scotland, but has limited powers in some areas such as taxation).
Who is the Scotland's amabassador?
Scotland does not appoint its own ambassadors to foreign countries. Scotland is part of the United Kingdom, so is represented by British Ambassadors (or British High Commissioners in Commonwealth member countries). The Scottish Government does have its own representatives in Brussels (to the EU) and in Washington DC.
What does wales have that's similar to Scotland?
Mountains, national identity, devolved government, own language, Celtic origins.
Who governs England Scotland Wales?
The Scottish Government deals with local issues, the UK Government deals with others, e.g. foreign affairs and defence.
Does Scotland have a stable military?
Yes it does. Scotland has its own Parliament which was devolved from the United Kingdom Parliament in 1999. The link below will give you information on the Scottish Government.
Does Scotland have a monarch?
There has not been a Queen (or King) of England for over 300 years. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which includes Scotland.
When was Local Government Board for Scotland created?
Local Government Board for Scotland was created in 1894.
