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(29,019 posts)She is the direct descendent of the Scottish King James Stuart who inherited the English throne. The Crown owns Holyroodhouse and Balmoral. The Royal family is Scottish on Elizabeth's mother's side as well. What a mad mess. Like a bloody divorce. The Scot ways and traditions beloved in the UK. This is Sean Connery not being 007. The Royals without kilts. Pomp and tradition without bagpipes. These are emotional ties, not political ones.
I understand that the Scots don't need England, but maybe England does need them because they represent such a large part of the national identity. There will be Scots in England and English in Scotland even after the vote.
And I sincerely wish the best for all.
And yes, the Scots have every reason and right to vote for independence given the history between the two countries. Sadly. But I will feel a twinge of sadness even though my family left in the 1840s. "Should Auld Acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?"
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