comparison to Portugal or Ireland would be closer, they'd have no say as a very junior partner. as far as i can see, they'd have to defer powers to the BoE in case they do an Ireland and Portugal and run up a large tab on our credit card then not be able to pay. Or else not be able to borrow...
the fact this question is even raised shows how confused the SNP is about the issue. they want independence but stay in the EU (wont happen) and keep the pound and queen. so, thats independence from Westminster, but dependence on Brussels, The City and their head of state will reside in a...