Edinburgh Agreement

The Edinburgh Agreement was a formal understanding reached in 2012 between the UK and Scottish governments. It established the legal basis for the Scottish independence referendum held later that year. The agreement outlined how the referendum would be conducted, ensuring it adhered to UK constitutional law, and clarified that the UK government would respect the outcome. Essentially, it provided a clear, agreed framework for Scotland to hold a fair and legally recognized vote on whether to become an independent country or remain part of the UK.