[Mike]

Alex Salmond targets 2017 for an independent Scotland

I believe this a a bit of a reversal on the part of the First Minister, so let us hope he is basing this estimate on new information.

[Dirk Skene]

This would be cool. I wonder if I can apply for dual citizenship

[mairead]

Can't come quick enough for me. I only hope I can be alive to see it.

[Mike]

There's going to be a lot of celebration when that day finally arrives, of that there is no doubt.

[mairead]

Well, if I'm no longer here, see that you all raise a glass for me.

[Robert J. Douglas]

good question Dirk - I'm with you. I wonder what the ramifications of duel citizenship would be? "A Douglas A Douglas"

[Liz]

Well, other than the fact that the US does not allow for allegiance to another country, not even if you are born in that country. Note oath of allegiance during naturalization.

I have been told that Scotland and Ireland would accept proof that one of your grand parents were born there, enough to grant you citizenship. But like I said, that is just something I heard, not sure if it is true.

[Maitland]

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I have been told that Scotland and Ireland would accept proof that one of your grand parents were born there, enough to grant you citizenship

That is certainly true for Ireland although their laws have changed recently. I am about to apply for Irish Citizenship and although I am married to an Irish Citizen I am highly unlikely to be granted an Irish Passport. Our children on the other hand are all entitled to Irish Passports.

Having a Grandparent born in Scotland at the moment makes no difference, you will be classed as British and part of the Dis-United Kingdom but that may change come Independence and that I am afraid is many many years away yet.

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