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Historic vote over Scottish independence

Does Scotland want independence? Voters will decide in September
Does Scotland want independence? Voters will decide in September

Scottish voters are preparing to go to the polls on 18 September to decide if Scotland should be an independent country.

Whichever way the vote goes it will be historic.  

A Yes vote would see the formation of a new country and the end of the formal union which has existed between Scotland and the UK since the 1700s.

A No vote will bring an end to a debate which has been part of Scottish politics for generations.

RTÉ's Fiona Mitchell will be examining the issues surrounding the historic vote in a series of online, radio and television reports.

Multi-media report - Part One

Multi-media report - Part Two

Morning Ireland:

The Yes and No arguments

Economy a key issue

Commonwealth Games end as independence vote approaches

One News: Countdown to Scottish referendum on independence

Six One News: Economy key to Scottish vote

Six One News: Will head or heart rule?