Scottish Constitutional Convention

The Scottish Constitutional Convention (SCC), active from 1989 to 1997, was a broad-based political forum composed of representatives from various political parties, civic organizations, trade unions, and community groups in Scotland. Its purpose was to develop a plan for Scotland to have its own parliament with devolved powers, rather than full independence or remaining directly governed from Westminster. The Convention brought together diverse voices to achieve consensus on devolution, leading to the Scotland Act 1998, which established the Scottish Parliament. Essentially, it was a collaborative effort to shape Scotland’s governance within the UK, emphasizing local democracy and self-administration.