Inspired by the events of Ills Normandes, and the need to tap into Scotch Oil Reserves, a Growing independence Movement built up within Scotland. Alexander Salmond / John Swinney 75.0% Jack McConnell / Nicol Stephen 18.2% Shiona Baird / Annabel Goldie 4.8% Frances Curran / Robin Harper 2.0% In the 2007 election for First Minister, The Scottish National party won by a landslide majority. The Scottish Government announced plans to hold a referendum on independence by 2nd January 2008. Yes To Independence: 51.6% DevoMax: 33.4% Unsure: 10.4%