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Bilateral relations between Scotland and Great Britain are historic where the two have ancient civilisational and other ties. Following the Act of Union, both countries have been a part of the United Kingdom. However, an independence referendum in 2014 could lead to Scotland becoming a self-governing state again.

In popular culture
The Mel Gibson-directed Academy Award-winning film Braveheart was based on Scottish nationalism during the First War of Scottish Independence just prior to the Battle of Bannockburn, where the film ended.