The Scottish Independence Convention is a Scottish nationalistic cross-party, non-partisan group with the aim of bringing together pro-independence parties, groups and organisations to promote the concept and ideals of an independent Scotland. The current conveners is Elaine C. Smith, with vice convener Dave Thompson. The SIC was created in 2005 as a forum for those of all political persuasions and none who support independence, and to be a national catalyst for Scottish independence. With the election of the SNP in 2007, the SIC was largely on hiatus, with more informal meetings being held between pro-independence forces instead of being through SIC channels.
To provide a forum which will bring together different groups and parties which support independence
To provide a contact point for people who are interested in independence
To have the capacity to develop and coordinate campaigning on independence
To have the capacity to carry out research work to strengthen further the case for independence
To be able rapidly to respond to media and other enquiries about independence, being equipped to rebut inaccurate and hostile information
To explore and where possible improve skills, systems, structures and networks which will improve the ability to campaign for independence
To support and work with a community of individuals who support independence to keep them engaged in the independence debate and to help them remain active in support of independence.
To carry out any other agreed actions it is felt will strengthen the case for independence, improve the chances of securing a second referendum and enhance our ability to win that referendum.
As an unaligned group, set up long before Yes Scotland, the convention was the main contact for European groups who took interest in Scotland's independence movement.
Voices for Scotland
It was announced on the 4th anniversary of Scotland's independence referendum of 2014 that the SIC is to establish a new national campaign for independence, utilising its position as a body bringing together Scotland's pro-independence parties, groups and think tanks for a refreshed vision of independence through grassroots campaigning. Voices for Scotland was launched as the campaign arm of the Scottish Independence Conventionin April 2019. The organisation is a civic campaign for Scottish independence, with an aim to get support for Scottish independence above 60%
