Why did people vote NO in the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum?

This series of articles introduces you to the main themes and issues that informed the Scottish Independence Debate.

Scotland is percieved, by many, as already being a nation but will devolution see it become recognised as a state?

It is hope and fear that continue to drive the Scottish debate rather than evidence-based politics, argues Bram Gieben.

After the Brexit vote, there are gathering calls for a second Scottish Independence Referendum. What might that mean for Scotland, the UK and Europe?

On September 18th, 2014, Scotland went to the polls to decide on the nation's future. OpenLearn explored the background to the debates, what independence means, and the history of the nation both inside and outside the United Kingdom.

Despite voters in 2014 choosing to stay in the United Kingdom, Gerry Mooney believes that in the long run, an Independent Scotland is inevitable. He explains why.