We exist to further the cause of restoring Scotland’s Independence. Our platform draws together all the disparate groups, parties, organisations, politicians and individuals, in Scotland and beyond, who share this one basic, democratic objective.

The ’Let Scotland Decide’ petition was launched 24/01/08 at the Scottish parliament. Download the petition for an Independence Referendum now from http://www.scottishindependenceconvention.com/LetScotlandDecide_Petition.pdf Get it filled in by your friends, relatives, neighbours, workmates or any other people you meet and post it back to us please at Scottish Independence Convention (SIC), PO Box 21159, Alloa, FK10 2DY. We have a colourful advertising card you can get from our address above to distribute at events etc.

You can download and print the leaflet about the petition from http://www.scottishindependenceconvention.com/LSDfly_A5.pdf

SIC’s Regional petition launched in Aberdeen on 2lst March & 5th April 2008 (to coincide date of the Declaration of Arbroath) in Dundee.

Scottish Green party members were encouraged in their newsletter which read ’Let Scotland Decide’ Scottish Independence Convention Petition calls for a referendum on whether Scotland should again be an independent state. To download your copy of the petition form, go to: www.scottishindependenceconvention.com’ Can your organisations newsletter carry a similar call. Or put it on a Noticeboard at work.

Read the most recent blog on our website http://www.scottishindependenceconvention.com .

Independence First (IF) is a non-party political organisation campaigning for a referendum on Independence for Scotland. They support SIC’s People’s Petition.

First Working Conference brought together people prepared to petition across Scotland and coordinate the task. The event could be the first of a continuing process. Guest speakers from SIC included Elaine C Smith, peace activist Isobel Lindsay and IF’s Lloyd Quinan. Groups sent 2 delegates, See www.independence1st.com .

The Scottish Independence Convention was born on St Andrew’s Day, 2005. Since then we have been busy working for the day when Scots will be invited to vote in a referendum on regaining our independence from the British state. We are an umbrella organisation—hence our logo—working to unite and encourage all who want independence for Scotland to meet on common ground and have their say in the growing debate on Scotland’s constitutional future.

We welcome everyone, regardless of party political affiliation, who shares our vision of Scotland being a free and democratic independent state. Your support will hasten the day when Scotland is reborn as an independent member of the international family of nations.

Opinion polls in Scotland are again showing a majority for independence. It has happened before, of course, but this time it is all rather different. The rise of the independence movement under the umbrella of the new Scottish Independence Convention has a defined and clear purpose this time – to return independence-supporting political parties and MSPs to power in the Scottish Parliament. And then to call a referendum on independence.

The Scottish people have never been asked if they want independence. They were not asked 300 years ago when in 1707 their rulers voted the independent Scottish Parliament out of existence amid allegations of bribery and the threat of invasion. There was no democracy in those days. The only way the people could vent their feelings was by taking to the streets in protest. And they have not been asked since. The argument that every British general election is a referendum is spurious because other crucial political issues are always at stake – and, of course, Scotland could never return a majority in the English-dominated House of Commons.

So the 300th anniversary of the Treaty of Union is the ideal time to vote for democracy and for an independence referendum. So come along and join the campaign. Even better, come and join the winning side!

Pay your membership fee (minimum £10) if you would like to formally join.

You can make a donation using PayPal or send a cheque to Scottish Independence Convention (SIC), PO Box 21159, Alloa, FK10 2DY.

Or pay Direct to IFIC Treasurers Account, Royal Bank of Scotland, Blenheim Place, Edinburgh EH7 5JH, sort code 83-18-24, account No. 00636393
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