The Scottish Government and First Minister Alex Salmond have launched a National Conversation about Scotland's future.  The Scottish Government believes everyone in Scotland should have a say about how best to move our country forward.

The National Conversation is open to everyone, and looks at everything from giving the Scottish Parliament more powers to how Independence could benefit Scotland.

Visit www.anationalconversation.com to learn more about how to get involved.

The Scottish Government believes people in Scotland should be allowed to decide Scotland's future in a referendum. 

You can also read briefings produced by the Scottish Government about how more powers can work for Scotland in the following areas:

Scotland's Place in the World

Finance and Sustainable Growth

Education

Health and Wellbeing

Justice

Rural Affairs