Scottish Independence

[SilentWindODoom]

That's exactly why I was bringing it up. I was wondering if there is any Irish merch or nods because if there is then still including the same for Scotland would be expected even after independence.

I already know for sure that the pavilion highly features Guinness, a brand that originated in Dublin, and due to the relationship of the cultures on the isles I could see them still including nods to the ROI even if the name of the pavilion is technically "United Kingdom".

 

[Worldlover71]

If Scotland were to break away, the UK would likely change it's flag to remove the cross of St. Andrew. This would be the most visable change at Epcot.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I wouldn't worry about it too much right now. Even if they vote to separate, it isn't instantaneously. There has to be a transition period with a transfer of power, a government formed, taxes levied, currency established and official, (highly British") pomp and circumstance ceremonies. Without a war, I see at least 5 years in transition.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

Outside of food, only presence I've seen of Scotland is an ugly white and green miniature football (soccer ball) with the Celtic FC name and logo for sale in a shop. Yuck!

It matches the people that would buy it.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

I wouldn't worry about it too much right now. Even if they vote to separate, it isn't instantaneously. There has to be a transition period with a transfer of power, a government formed, taxes levied, currency established and official, (highly British") pomp and circumstance ceremonies. Without a war, I see at least 5 years in transition.

I believe the plan is 26th March 2016 if the McFuhrer and his stormtroops of intimidation win.

 

[zurgandfriend]

It matches the people that would buy it.

So you're a Rangers fan?

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

So you're a Rangers fan?

I am indeed chosen.

 

[FutureCEO]

off topic but I have been anxiously awaiting the news from the Scottish independence vote. I'm American btw.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

off topic but I have been anxiously awaiting the news from the Scottish independence vote. I'm American btw.

Polling stations close in 10 mins result will be known by morning UK time.

 

[zurgandfriend]

off topic but I have been anxiously awaiting the news from the Scottish independence vote. I'm American btw.

I await the outcome also, and I too am an American.

 

[FigmentFreak]

Wonder if we could get the US to adopt the UK ban on discussion or analysis of elections on tv while the polls are open. wouldn't election day be so much nicer.

 

[pumpkin7]

Maybe Scottland can have it's own country in WS and they can shove a Brave ride in there! Hurrah!

 

[bethymouse]

@pumpkin7 Good idea, but what kind of BRAVE ride? A dark ride of some sort?

 

[Can we go yet?]

Welp, Scotland is not breaking away from the look of things. A close vote though.

 

[Gabe1]

And a 85% turnout, a record for ballot questions like this for them. What was it 45% favored breaking away?

 

[Gullywhumper]

Well, we don't have to worry about any changes now.

 

[LAKid53]

So, in the event of the breaking up of the United Kingdom what do you think will happen to the UK Pavilion in Epcot? Granted, nothing about it screams Scotland anyway so I feel it will simply be renamed England. Thoughts?

Somehow I think Wales might object to the UK suddenly becoming just England.... but since the Scots decided they wanted to remain under the control of London, it's now a moot point.

But in reality, if the UK had lost 1/3 of its territory with Scottish independence, could it still be the UK? And more importantly, Balmoral and Holyrood would be in a foreign country. I'm sure the Scots would love handing THAT tax bill to the Queen.

 

[LAKid53]

That's exactly why I was bringing it up. I was wondering if there is any Irish merch or nods because if there is then still including the same for Scotland would be expected even after independence.

I already know for sure that the pavilion highly features Guinness, a brand that originated in Dublin, and due to the relationship of the cultures on the isles I could see them still including nods to the ROI even if the name of the pavilion is technically "United Kingdom".

Quite frankly, to have an Irish presence in the UK pavilion just irks the 1/2 Irish part of me. Let's just wash 400 years of occupation by the British under the rug.... That my grandparents' homeland achieved independence 3 years before my grandmother's youngest son (my father) was born still astounds me.

 

[lazyboy97o]

But in reality, if the UK had lost 1/3 of its territory with Scottish independence, could it still be the UK?

Northern Ireland and Wales would still have been united in a single kingdom with England, the full title of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland just would not have been so accurate.

 

[LAKid53]

Northern Ireland and Wales would still have been united in a single kingdom with England, the full title of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland just would not have been so accurate.

Given the size of Scotland compared to Wales (and the larger economy) and the continued hope that the Republic of Ireland will reunite with Ulster Province (we know as Northern Ireland), England did have something to worry about.... There is an independence movement, albeit much smaller, in Wales since devolution in 2011.

Éirinn go Brach!