Main article: Formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

8.3 Allegations of voting irregularities.

7.2.2 By Scottish Parliament constituency.

3.16 Status of Northern and Western Isles.

3.10.1 Future status of the United Kingdom in the European Union.

3.8.3 Government revenues and expenditure.

An exit poll revealed that retention of the pound sterling was the deciding factor for those who voted No, while 'disaffection with Westminster politics' was the deciding factor for those who voted Yes. Prominent issues raised during the referendum included what currency an independent Scotland would use, public expenditure, EU membership, and North Sea oil. Many other campaign groups, political parties, businesses, newspapers, and prominent individuals were also involved. Yes Scotland was the main campaign group for independence, while Better Together was the main campaign group in favour of maintaining the union.

This was the first time that the electoral franchise was extended to include 16- and 17-year-olds in Scotland. All European Union (EU) or Commonwealth citizens residing in Scotland age 16 or over could vote, with some exceptions, which produced a total electorate of almost 4,300,000 people.

The independence proposal required a simple majority to pass. The Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013 set out the arrangements for the referendum and was passed by the Scottish Parliament in November 2013, following an agreement between the devolved Scottish government and the Government of the United Kingdom. The turnout of 84.6% was the highest recorded for an election or referendum in the United Kingdom since the January 1910 general election, which was held before the introduction of universal suffrage. The referendum question was, 'Should Scotland be an independent country?', which voters answered with 'Yes' or 'No'. Voting System and Constituencies ActДЄ referendum concerning Scottish independence from the United Kingdom was held on 18 September 2014. Proposed second independence referendumД®ire (Confirmation of Agreement) Act 1929.

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