This referendum has seen some very interesting press articles. One that I saw was the BBC photo, that spoke of the attendance at a YES rally. The BBC stated that the attendance was low at around 500 people. But the reverse photo that taken showing the crowd, show a large crowd in the 500 people range.
You can see it here,
Wings over Scotland
The press coverage is in my opinion very one sided, this applies particularly to foreign coverage, most of which is originating out of London. Even my 85 year old Father in Law (Scottish Born and Bred) has commented on this. The effect may be, that this will sway voters, but one thing is very clear, the Better together (The No Camp) have run a very complacent campaign. The vote will go down to the wire, and could go either way, but I expect that it will go with No.
When we were there in June, the Yes people were everywhere. People that I have known for over 35 years and were in their 60's and older, some who were ex Royal Navy persons were in the YES camp, the NO camp was no where tone seen.
There has been talk of the Shy Tory, I put this to a friend, he laughed, "Are there any Tories left in Scotland" was his reply. But he pointed out that the undecided are now very low, and he believes that most if not all have made up their mind. I asked him what he was voting, a broad smile appeared on his face, and at the top of his voice he yelled YES. (It frighted the S>>>T out of me, I wasn't expecting it)
The problem now will be that there is expectations of DevoMax, and it is clear that some Tory MP's in Westminister will not accept this. Scotland has a much better Health system and Education system than England and Wales, due in part to the extra money that they get (around 1500 pounds per person). They are very aware of this down South and there is growing resentment about this. This was made very clear to me, by my Sister in Law who lives in London, while in Scotland she got an eye infection, while the wait down south is 2 to 3 weeks, she phoned to GP, at 9.00 am, and saw him at 12.00, and the script was free in Scotland.
I think that what ever happens on Thursday, this is not the end, there are expectations and promises have been made to the Scottish People, if they are not kept, there will be trouble.