(18 Sep 2014) Scots in Glasgow were divided on Thursday about whether independence will benefit the country.
Pedestrians walking past a kilt shop in the city centre spoke to The Associated Press about their hopes and fears as millions of people headed to the polls for a vote that will decide whether Scotland breaks its 307-year-old union with England.
"We've got our chance to prove that we are the 14th richest nation in the world," said Brian Eroy, a local resident.
Another voter, Eric Reylots, said he doubted independence would lead to a better life for him personally.
"Maybe for 20-year-olds moving on but not in my generation, at 50. I don't think so," he said.
If the Yes side prevails, Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond will realise a long-held dream of leading his country to independence after an alliance with England formed in 1707.
Anti-independence leaders including former Prime Minister Gordon Brown have implored Scots not to break their links with the rest of the United Kingdom.
The question on the ballot paper is simplicity itself: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"
Find out more about AP Archive: [ Ссылка ]
Twitter: [ Ссылка ]
Facebook: [ Ссылка ]
Instagram: [ Ссылка ]
You can license this story through AP Archive: [ Ссылка ]
