The Case for a Scottish Currency – Your Questions Answered.
Scottish Currency Group Conference 2026 | Expert Panel & Live Q&A
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📍 24th October | Dunfermline, Scotland
On 24th October in Dunfermline, the Scottish Currency Group is hosting a landmark conference bringing together economists, policymakers, and curious minds for an in-depth look at the case for Scottish monetary independence. Leading macroeconomist Thibault Laurentjoye (Associate Professor in Macroeconomics, Aalborg University) will present his groundbreaking report on this vital topic.
Whether you’re interested in currency policy, economic sovereignty, or just want to understand the arguments, this conference is unmissable
In this week’s podcast episode, we sit down with Ian Stewart, Chair of the Scottish Currency Group, to get an insider’s preview of what’s happening on the day. What will Professor Laurentjoye’s report reveal? Who’s on the expert panel? And most importantly—what questions do YOU need answered?
Key themes in this episode:
00:42 What’s happening at the SCG Conference?
10:23 Was Alex Salmond ambushed by Darling and Osborne in 2014?
12:16 Reassurance needed about Scottish currency
20:24 Convincing ScotGov to engage
27:15 Welsh Senedd : A more proactive approach?
35:55 Who else is on the Expert panel?
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