Final push for Scottish referendum
On the eve of Scotland's historic referendum, polls showed support for staying in the United Kingdom just ahead of backing for independence but tens of thousands of citizens were still agonising over which way to vote today.
Three surveys showed support for independence at 48 percent compared with 52 percent backing for the union. They found 8 to 14 percent of Scotland's 4.3 million voters were still undecided before polls open at 0500 London time.
Leaders and supporters of both sides took to the streets yesterday for a final day of campaigning in a country gripped by excitement and hope balanced by a strong measure of dread and concern.
Voters will be asked to answer "Yes" or "No" to the question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?".
A "Yes" vote would spell the end of the 307-year-old union with England and the break-up of the UK.
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