It would seem amiss if we didn't give some information on the Scottish Referendum that just took place here. For a country to be given the opportunity to succeed in such a peaceful manner is truly unique. And it has been impressive to see the opposing opinions on the matter dealt with, for the most part, respectfully. That's not to say there hasn't been political propaganda but the easy Scottish sense of humor has enabled opponents to banter and oppose each other with a cheeky smile more often than stab in the back. At least, this has been my own limited perspective. I don't claim to be an authority so perhaps I am wrong? Anyway, for those who might have been interested here are a couple of political authorities you can rely on . . .
In the end the vote was "No." And, so Scotland will remain part of the United Kingdom. We don't feel qualified to give an argument either way, not having lived here long or been exposed the political issues, but we are very impressed by the voter turnout and it has to be admitted that the Scottish people had their say either way.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 No | 2,001,926 | 55.30 |
| Yes | 1,617,989 | 44.70 |
| Valid votes | 3,619,915 | 99.91 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 3,429 | 0.09 |
| Total votes | 3,623,344 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters and turnout | 4,283,392 | 84.59 |
| Voting age population and turnout | 4,436,428 | 81.67 |
| Source: BBC News, General Register Office for Scotland | ||
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