To join the British Army you must be either a British or Irish citizen or a citizen of a Commonwealth Country. You may also qualify if you are a British subject under the British Nationality Act of 1981.
Source:
MoD
I'm confused...
Everything I've read to date suggests an independent Scotland would retain the monarchy and as such join the Commonwealth of Nations.
Therefore as with the Irish, and citizens of Commonwealth countries, Scots could choose to apply to join either the UK Armed Forces or their own Defence Forces. Presumably those already serving with the UK Armed Forces could opt to remain or transfer.
How does that square with previous posts suggesting the contrary?
Furthermore, can anyone tell me how the following occurs re. the use of flags. Why the difference?
Scottish soldier's funeral - Scottish flag
Scottish soldier's funeral - British flag