[wraymond]

Yep, agreed with that, right up to the 'no matter what' bit!

If it really was a vote for independence then ok. But it's not, is it. It's singularly and widely advertised as a precursor to joining the EU. Wouldn't surprise me if clandestine approaches have already been made and closely guarded with assurances given.

Those assurances can be waived, as we have found. As we all now know, that is a very long way from independence. The Scot Nats are infants in that game, the EU hold all the cards. Then of course, it's too late.