It makes sense for Scotland to seek independence within the EU is that means securing its own cohesion/structural funding, Commissioner and representation in Council and Parliament.

Nice tie-up.

This part about Scotland asking for EU membership...I remember a bunch of secessionist motino not too long ago, but I don't remember EU membership getting above the noise. Is there CW for that? something that is 1) a foregone conclusion, 2) somewhat possible 3) remotely possible or 4) not in this millennium...or somewhere in between?

We live in interesting times...

Frank Delaney ~ Ireland